Takoma Park, MD|News|
Navy Blimp Flies in DC Skies
The U.S. Navy heads into the air above the Washington, DC, region.
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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Wheaton, MD|News|
Navy Blimp Flies in DC Skies
The U.S. Navy heads into the air above the Washington, DC, region.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Kensington, MD|News|
Navy Blimp Flies in DC Skies
The U.S. Navy heads into the air above the Washington, DC, region.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Navy Blimp Flies in DC Skies
The U.S. Navy heads into the air above the Washington, DC, region.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Navy Blimp Flies in DC Skies
The U.S. Navy heads into the air above the Washington, DC, region.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Look for the Bright Red Bikes Starting Friday
Capital Bikeshare launches in Montgomery County on Friday, Sept. 27.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Look for the Bright Red Bikes Starting Friday
Capital Bikeshare launches in Montgomery County on Friday, Sept. 27.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Brown Endorsed by Mikulski, Favored in Poll
A polling agency found the most support for the Brown-Ulman ticket in the Democratic gubernatorial primary next June.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Brown Favored in Poll, Endorsed by Mikulski in Silver Spring
A polling agency found the most support for the Brown-Ulman ticket in the Democratic gubernatorial primary next June.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Turkish Festival, Taste of Friendship Heights, Oktoberfest, Ellen's Run
See what's happening near Silver Spring this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Taste of Friendship Heights, Turkish Festival, Oktoberfest, Ellen's Run
See what's happening near Bethesda and Chevy Chase this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Movie Times Near Bethesda and Chevy Chase This Weekend: 'The Family,' 'Instructions Not Included,' 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|
Movie Times Near Silver Spring This Weekend: 'The Family,' 'Instructions Not Included,' More
Use Patch and Moviefone to find the best film for a night out with friends or family.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Cardin: Reform Tax Code with Consumption Tax
At a visit to the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sen. Ben Cardin talked about his ideas for reforming the country's tax code.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Takoma Park, MD|News|
Cardin: Reform Tax Code with Consumption Tax
At a visit to the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sen. Ben Cardin talked about his ideas for reforming the country's tax code.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Wheaton, MD|News|
Cardin: Reform Tax Code with Consumption Tax
At a visit to the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sen. Ben Cardin talked about his ideas for reforming the country's tax code.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Kensington, MD|News|
Cardin: Reform Tax Code with Consumption Tax
At a visit to the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sen. Ben Cardin talked about his ideas for reforming the country's tax code.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Cardin: Reform Tax Code with Consumption Tax
At a visit to the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sen. Ben Cardin talked about his ideas for reforming the country's tax code.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Cardin: Reform Tax Code with Consumption Tax
At a visit to the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sen. Ben Cardin talked about his ideas for reforming the country's tax code.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Montgomery Blair Ranks Highly on U.S. News & World Report List
Silver Spring's Montgomery Blair snagged spot No. 10 in the state list.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
