Silver Spring, MD|News|
Open Houses This Weekend in Silver Spring: From $295K to $800K
Open houses, listed on Zillow, this weekend in Silver Spring.
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|
Club Closes Without Warning, Customers Encouraged to File for Membership Refunds
Here's how to get a refund on the unused portion of a membership to Chung's Martial Arts.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Report: Demolition of Apex Building Considered for Purple Line Station
Demolishing the building would provide for a more spacious Bethesda Purple Line station, and could provide for a separate tunnel under Wisconsin Avenue for the Capital Crescent Trail.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Report: The Fillmore, 2 Years In—Is It Living Up to Expectations?
Not all of Live Nation's commitments have been fulfilled. One that has: six free tickets to the county for every show. The Washington Post reports on who's getting those tickets.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Report: County to Audit Potomac Disposal, Workers Ask for 'Living Wage'
Potomac Disposal trash collection workers were on strike earlier this week, protesting an alleged immigration threat they say was made after they asked for health insurance and higher wages.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Report: County to Audit Potomac Disposal, Workers Ask for 'Living Wage'
Potomac Disposal trash collection workers were on strike earlier this week, protesting an alleged immigration threat they say was made after they asked for health insurance and higher wages.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Air Rights Building to Be Rebranded as 'Bethesda Crossing'
Scratch "Air Rights building" from your vocabulary. Soon, it'll be "Bethesda Crossing."
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Trash Collectors Return to Work, Houses Less Than $1M, 1 More Day of Hot Weather
Things to know on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, in Silver Spring.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Jaleo Bethesda Debuts Foosball/Dining Table, Trash Collectors Return to Work, 1 More Day of Hot Weather
Things to know on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, in Bethesda and Chevy Chase.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Houses for Sale in Silver Spring: From $110K to $750K
Silver Spring houses listed for sale on Zillow.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Houses for Sale in Bethesda and Chevy Chase: From $270K to $2M
Bethesda and Chevy Chase houses listed for sale on Zillow.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Sit Down to Dinner and Foosball at Jaleo Bethesda
Now one may sit down, play foosball, drink sangria and eat tapas—all at the same time.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Capital Bikeshare Stations Installed; Still Waiting on the Bikes
Bethesda Now reports that the county hopes to have some of its Capital Bikeshare stations fully operational by Sept. 21.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Where to Go Apple Picking in Maryland
The first day of fall 2013 is Sept. 22. Here's how to enjoy one of fall's favorite activities: apple picking.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Where to Go Apple Picking in Maryland
The first day of fall 2013 is Sept. 22. Here's how to enjoy one of fall's favorite activities: apple picking.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
6 Reasons Parents Say 'No' to the School Bus
Are buses hotbeds for bullies? Do they take too long? Parents sound off on why some choose to avoid the school bus altogether.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
6 Reasons Parents Say 'No' to the School Bus
Are buses hotbeds for bullies? Do they take too long? Parents sound off on why some choose to avoid the school bus altogether.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
County Plan Unveiled to Give Away Wasted Food from Grocery Stores, Catered Events
Countywide food recovery network could be first in nation.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
County Plan Unveiled to Give Away Wasted Food from Grocery Stores, Catered Events
Countywide food recovery network could be first in nation.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Update: Striking Trash Collectors Return to Work Thursday, Negotiations Continue
And, the striking worker hit by a garbage truck Wednesday morning was released from Suburban Hospital in the afternoon.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
