Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Woman Escapes DC Shooter, Speed Camera Torched, Love Triangle Gone Bad: Top MD Headlines
The stories you're reading today in Maryland.
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|
Woman Escapes DC Shooter, Speed Camera Torched, Love Triangle Gone Bad: Top MD Headlines
The stories you're reading today in Maryland.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Silver Spring 'Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors' Village Gears Up
A new senior village network springs up in Silver Spring.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Silver Spring Man Spots Suspect in New York Post Pic
To catch a thief, sometimes one needs to look at other newspapers.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Senior Center, Houses Evacuated After Gas Leak
The gas leak occurred Tuesday morning in the 1000 block of Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
BuzzFeed Says We're Pronouncing 'Bethesda' All Wrong
Do you agree?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Report: 20 Electric Substations—And Some Noise-Reducing Wall—Proposed for Purple Line
Now is the time to submit comments to the Maryland Transit Administration about the proposed Purple Line's effect on the surrounding landscape and environment.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Report: 20 Electric Substations Proposed for Purple Line
Now is the time to submit comments to the Maryland Transit Administration about the proposed Purple Line's effect on the surrounding landscape and environment.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Man Dies in Bethesda Construction Accident
A construction worker died after being pinned between equipment and a house.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
MCPS Counselors Available to Talk with Students About Shooting
Counselors at Montgomery County's public schools are available to talk with students concerned about Monday morning's shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
MCPS Counselors Available to Talk with Students About Shooting
Counselors at Montgomery County's public schools are available to talk with students concerned about Monday morning's shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
No Metrorail Delays, Extra Police Patrols Added
No shooting-related delays on Metrorail Monday evening.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
No Metrorail Delays, Extra Police Patrols Added
No delays on Metrorail Monday evening after mass shooting at Navy Yard. Nationals-Braves game rescheduled for Tuesday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased from Chevy Chase Giant
Friday, Sept. 13, was a very lucky day for one Chevy Chase Giant shopper.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Countdown to Crackdown: Driving While on Phone Means Stiffer Fines in Maryland
Not “parking the phone” becomes a primary offense and fines go up Oct. 1.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Countdown to Crackdown: Driving While on Phone Means Stiffer Fines in Maryland
Not “parking the phone” becomes a primary offense and fines go up Oct. 1.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Road Rage Smiley Face, Mummies Tell Tales, Running from Robbers: Maryland Weird News
Is Maryland really this weird? Believe it.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Road Rage Smiley Face, Mummies Tell Tales, Running from Robbers: Maryland Weird News
Is Maryland really this weird? Believe it.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Close Call with Train, What Caused the Chevy Chase Geyser, Jumping on a Trend: Maryland State Headlines
Not even the dog days of summer can stop the news from happening around here.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Close Call with Train, What Caused the Chevy Chase Geyser, Jumping on a Trend: Maryland State Headlines
Not even the dog days of summer can stop the news from happening around here.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
