Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Burger Palace, Haunted Garden Open; Panda Cam Returns; Temps Decrease
Things to know this week in Bethesda and Chevy Chase.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
- South Orange, NJ
240-381-9407/laura.thornton[at]patch.com
This Massachusetts native developed her passion for community news when she moved to the Washington, DC, metropolitan area in 2004.
After dreaming about being a journalist for several years, she enrolled in journalism school at the University of Maryland, College Park, and received a master’s degree in online journalism in 2010.
She has freelanced for The Current Newspapers, a weekly community newspaper in Washington, DC, and has written for the Capital News Service, a news wire service run by the University of Maryland, as an environment reporter.
She also has a master’s degree in architectural history from the University of Virginia, and she received her bachelor’s degree in architecture and music from Wellesley College in 2001.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
Haunted Garden, Burger Palace Open; Panda Cam Returns; Temps Decrease
Things to know this week in Silver Spring.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Silver Spring Crime: Burglaries at Golf Course, Info Security Office, Pizza Restaurant
Crimes in Silver Spring included in the county police department's most recent crime summary.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda, Chevy Chase Crime: Thefts from Vehicles on Pinehurst, Western Avenue
Crimes in Bethesda and Chevy Chase included in the county police department's most recent crime summary.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Verdi, Horses, Bolshoi and World of Montgomery: Events This Weekend
See what’s happening near Silver Spring this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Verdi, Horses, Bolshoi and World of Montgomery: Events This Weekend
See what’s happening near Bethesda and Chevy Chase this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Cold Rape Case Solved, Cyclists vs. Drivers, Fiery Crash: Top Maryland Headlines
Do you know who in your community is suffering from hunger? A Girl Scout in Edgewater does.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Cold Rape Case Solved, Cyclists vs. Drivers, Fiery Crash: Top Maryland Headlines
Do you know who in your community is suffering from hunger? A Girl Scout in Edgewater does.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Haunted Attraction Comes Back to Life, 10-Foot Pasta, CrunchDaddy Popfest: Weird Maryland News
Is Maryland really this weird? Maybe it's because of the countdown to Halloween.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Haunted Attraction Comes Back to Life, 10-Foot Pasta, CrunchDaddy Popfest: Weird Maryland News
Is Maryland really this weird? Maybe it's because of the countdown to Halloween.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs, Tips from a Powerhouse CEO (and more!) from Small Business Patch
Did you know women own 30 percent of all businesses, 90 percent of which are small businesses? October was designated as National Women's Small Business Month to increase the resources and awareness for women in small business.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs, Tips from a Powerhouse CEO (and more!) from Small Business Patch
Did you know women own 30 percent of all businesses, 90 percent of which are small businesses? October was designated as National Women's Small Business Month to increase the resources and awareness for women in small business.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Gynecologist in Trouble, Teacher Went Wrong on Bike, Say 'Aw' for Panda Cam: Top Maryland News
Cache of guns found at teen's home, a fire chief's car is stolen: all the day's most-read stories.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Gynecologist in Trouble, Teacher Went Wrong on Bike, Say 'Aw' for Panda Cam: Top Maryland News
Cache of guns found at teen's home, a fire chief's car is stolen: all the day's most-read stories.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
What's the Free State's Favorite Beer?
Predictable or edgy? See the Maryland results from a national survey.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
What's the Free State's Favorite Beer?
Predictable or edgy? See the Maryland results from a national survey.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Fall Foliage Report: 'Moderate Color' This Weekend
Where are tree colors peaking in your area? Leave a comment to let us know.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Fall Foliage Report: 'Moderate Color' This Weekend
Where are tree colors peaking in your area? Leave a comment to let us know.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Is Your Toyota on the Recall List?
Air conditioning condenser unit issue could disable or deploy airbags.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Is Your Toyota on the Recall List?
Air conditioning condenser unit issue could disable or deploy airbags.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
