Emily Leayman

Editor at ALXnow and reporter at ARLnow and FFXnow. Formerly at Patch. Home base in Loudoun. Fan of books, coffee, dogs and the Flyers.

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Today is my last day at Patch. I will miss it after nearly 9 years of tackling local news in many Northern Virginia communities.
I'll be staying in local news. Next week, I will join ARLnow, ALXnow and FFXnow as a senior reporter.
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DOJ challenges Virginia laws restricting officer face coverings, ICE agreements | https://t.co/9zp1Rvp6gC https://t.co/l8HF5iszYt

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NEW: Gov. Spanberger agrees to marijuana retail market after vetoing Fairfax County lawmaker’s bill | FFXnow https://t.co/o1LQRoLsEZ

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Too much man

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The section of shirtless dudes at the Nats game keeps expanding

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On This Day in Alexandria History: On June 13, 1902, Mary Custis Lee, daughter of Robert E. Lee, was arrested in Alexandria for violating the Jim Crow laws after she refused move to a “whites only” section of an electric street car.
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Gov. Spanberger supports House of Delegates state budget proposal in statement:
“I appreciate Speaker Don Scott, Appropriations Chairman Luke Torian, and the members of the House who came to the table in good faith to make it happen. It is a proposal I am proud to support."

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IKEA assembles Chantilly store for opening next week at former Dulles Expo Center location | FFXnow https://t.co/5QYo9je91u

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VA250 Mobile Museum to bring American Revolution history to Alexandria’s Sails on the Potomac | ALXnow https://t.co/wiPq2mYgN5

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Sen. Warner backs bill to curb data centers’ impacts on electricity prices | https://t.co/9zp1Rvp6gC https://t.co/Xy56I42dAJ

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BREAKING: House fire draws large firefighter response to Del Ray | ALXnow #alexandriava https://t.co/jJAgChMrew

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Alexandria dedicates memorial for victims of 2025 DCA mid-air collision | ALXnow https://t.co/NPrkQqG6mE

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Del. McClure’s childcare assistance bill is signed, but funding questions persist due to state budget stalemate | https://t.co/9zp1Rvp6gC https://t.co/qYNjx479R2

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Alexandria will be the only Virginia city providing a home base for a 2026 World Cup team team https://t.co/0PWxUwpKVo

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Thanks to @MichaelLeePope for having me on Virginia Press Room. Lots to discuss between Arlington House, Alexandria's gas leaf blower ban and Virginia's Faith in Housing law.
Here's a link if you want to check it out:
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Virginia Democrats demand return of Arlington House materials targeting Robert E. Lee | https://t.co/9zp1Rvp6gC https://t.co/YYRIqgMKd7

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Spanberger vetoes bills on retail weed sales, class action lawsuits and more from Fairfax legislators | FFXnow https://t.co/ClgAMTHRNN

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‘Faith in Housing’ bill on by-right affordable housing will require new ordinance in Alexandria | ALXnow https://t.co/dQznBw6FjT

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Lawsuits filed after Fairfax legislators’ assault weapon ban signed by Spanberger | FFXnow https://t.co/mCOCGh77HR

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Huge news in Virginia: Dominion announces merger with NextEra, creating a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US | https://t.co/9zp1Rvp6gC https://t.co/JIRefHvjRX

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Pedestrians in Northern Virginia are really getting bold these days. | https://t.co/9zp1Rvp6gC https://t.co/3gxIft81Wc