Silver Spring, MD|News|
Did You See the Meteor Streak Over Maryland?
A night sky event was reported on social media.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
- South Orange, NJ
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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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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Did You See the Meteor Streak Over Maryland?
A night sky event was reported on social media.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Haunted Garden Allowed to Proceed for 2-Night Run
A popular haunted yard in Silver Spring was granted a two-night run this year, rather than the originally planned five-night run, by a county judge.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda Metro Station Gets New Lights, Staircase
The new staircase at the Bethesda Metro station debuted Wednesday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Maryland’s 3 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Focus on Pre-K Education
Maryland often touts its No. 1 education ranking issued by Education Week. However, advocates for a universal pre-K program say the U.S. is falling behind other nations in early childhood education.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Maryland’s 3 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Focus on Pre-K Education
Maryland often touts its No. 1 education ranking issued by Education Week. However, advocates for a universal pre-K program say the U.S. is falling behind other nations in early childhood education.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Trash Collectors' Strike for Fair Wages, Health Insurance Continues Thursday
Workers from two trash collection agencies in Montgomery County went on strike this week.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Trash Collectors' Strike for Fair Wages, Health Insurance Continues Thursday
Workers from two trash collection agencies in Montgomery County went on strike this week.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Trash Collectors' Strike for Fair Wages, Health Insurance Continues Thursday
Workers from two trash collection agencies in Montgomery County went on strike this week.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Shorter Commutes Don't Interest Homeowners and Businesses in Path of Purple Line
More than 116 home and business owners are going to have to say goodbye to their property to make room for the new Purple Line light rail train.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Shorter Commutes Don't Interest Homeowners and Businesses in Path of Purple Line
More than 116 home and business owners are going to have to say goodbye to their property to make room for the new Purple Line light rail train.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Puppets, Artists, County Officials: Reopen Glen Echo Park
Puppets, artists and county officials, including County Council Executive Isiah Leggett, joined together to ask that Glen Echo Park be reopened.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Lost Potential: 2 Honors Students and 'Best Friends' and 1 Tragic, Violent Night
Police say Mark Edward Waugh, of Great Falls, was stabbed to death this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Lost Potential: 2 Honors Students and 'Best Friends' and 1 Tragic, Violent Night
Police say Mark Edward Waugh, of Great Falls, was stabbed to death this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Takoma Park, MD|News|
Lost Potential: 2 Honors Students and 'Best Friends' and 1 Tragic, Violent Night
Police say Mark Edward Waugh, of Great Falls, was stabbed to death this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Wheaton, MD|News|
Lost Potential: 2 Honors Students and 'Best Friends' and 1 Tragic, Violent Night
Police say Mark Edward Waugh, of Great Falls, was stabbed to death this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Kensington, MD|News|
Lost Potential: 2 Honors Students and 'Best Friends' and 1 Tragic, Violent Night
Police say Mark Edward Waugh, of Great Falls, was stabbed to death this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Lost Potential: 2 Honors Students and 'Best Friends' and 1 Tragic, Violent Night
Police say Mark Edward Waugh, of Great Falls, was stabbed to death this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Shutdown Has Meant Shorter Commute Times
While the government shutdown that started Oct. 1 has meant frustration and financial insecurity for the furloughed, it’s meant easier commutes into Washington for others.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Shutdown Has Meant Shorter Commute Times
While the government shutdown that started Oct. 1 has meant frustration and financial insecurity for the furloughed, it’s meant easier commutes into Washington for others.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
