Takoma Park, MD|News|
Angry Protesters Demand End to Shutdown
Sen. Ben Cardin joined furloughed workers protesting the shutdown.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
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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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Wheaton, MD|News|
Angry Protesters Demand End to Shutdown
Sen. Ben Cardin joined furloughed workers protesting the shutdown.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
Angry Protesters Demand End to Shutdown
Sen. Ben Cardin joined furloughed workers protesting the shutdown.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Angry Protesters Demand End to Shutdown
Sen. Ben Cardin joined furloughed workers protesting the shutdown.
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Hyattsville, MD|News|
Maryland Lawmakers Keep, Donate Paychecks During Shutdown
How are Maryland lawmakers in Congress handling their paychecks during shutdown?
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Takoma Park, MD|News|
Maryland Lawmakers Keep, Donate Paychecks During Shutdown
How are Maryland lawmakers in Congress handling their paychecks during shutdown?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Takoma Park, MD|News|
Weekend Events for Silver Spring: Canning Demo, Russian and Greek Festivals
See what’s happening near Silver Spring this weekend.
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Hyattsville, MD|News|
Maryland Immigrant Advocacy Groups Consider State Legislation Following Rally
Immigrant advocacy groups are considering putting forward legislation that would make it illegal for local law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants for possible deportation unless they have committed a serious crime.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Takoma Park, MD|News|
Maryland Immigrant Advocacy Groups Consider State Legislation Following Rally
Immigrant advocacy groups are considering putting forward legislation that would make it illegal for local law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants for possible deportation unless they have committed a serious crime.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Weekend Events for Bethesda and Chevy Chase: Craft Festival, Canning Demo, Russian and Greek Festivals
See what’s happening near Bethesda and Chevy Chase this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Weekend Events for Silver Spring: Canning Demo, Russian and Greek Festivals
See what’s happening near Silver Spring this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Movie Times Near Bethesda and Chevy Chase This Weekend: 'Gravity,' 'The Counselor,' 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2,' More
Use Patch and Moviefone to find the best film for a night out with friends or family.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
Movie Times Near Silver Spring This Weekend: 'Gravity,' 'The Counselor,' 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2,' More
Use Patch and Moviefone to find the best film for a night out with friends or family.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Maryland Lawmakers Keep, Donate Paychecks During Shutdown
How are Maryland lawmakers in Congress handling their paychecks during shutdown?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Maryland Lawmakers Keep, Donate Paychecks During Shutdown
How are Maryland lawmakers in Congress handling their paychecks during shutdown?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Maryland Schools Celebrate Walk to School Day
Students from at least 69 schools in Maryland participated in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Maryland Schools Celebrate Walk to School Day
Students from at least 69 schools in Maryland participated in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Maryland Immigrant Advocacy Groups Consider State Legislation Following Rally
Immigrant advocacy groups are considering putting forward legislation that would make it illegal for local law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants for possible deportation unless they have committed a serious crime.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Maryland Immigrant Advocacy Groups Consider State Legislation Following Rally
Immigrant advocacy groups are considering putting forward legislation that would make it illegal for local law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants for possible deportation unless they have committed a serious crime.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Houses for Sale in Silver Spring: From $415K to $1.1M
Silver Spring houses listed for sale on Zillow.
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