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.
Exciting events happening near you this weekend.
Also, new sandwiches debut at la Madeleine, California Tortilla holds its annual no-kid-hungry event and a Montgomery County farm pours out apple cider—the good stuff.
Also, new sandwiches debut at la Madeleine, California Tortilla holds its annual no-kid-hungry event and a Montgomery County farm pours out apple cider—the good stuff.
See what movies are playing near you this week.
See what movies are playing near you this week.
Look closely to see how construction is progressing.
And, DNA tests reveal that the zoo's male giant panda is the baby panda's dad.
And, DNA tests reveal that the zoo's male giant panda is the baby panda's dad.
Bethesda and Chevy Chase houses listed for sale on Zillow.
Silver Spring houses listed for sale on Zillow.
The Bethesda eatery—originally scheduled to open last spring—has a liquor license hearing on Sept. 19.
Luke's Georgetown location now sells live lobsters, but the Bethesda location does not.
Jose Andres: "I think Bethesda, in general, is at its best moment so this is the right moment to do this makeover."
Also: The list of participating restaurants in the nearby Taste of Bethesda next month is out.
Also: Trawick Prize finalists' work unveiled.
MeatCrafters, of Potomac, made the list for its unique Capitol Half Smokes.
MeatCrafters, of Potomac, made the list for its unique Capitol Half Smokes.
Ever seen a 10-foot paella pan? Look for Jaleo's in downtown Bethesda on Oct. 5.
Martire Omar Puente Fulcar pleaded guilty to killing the mother of his child by stabbing her multiple times. He also tried to kill himself by jumping off a Miami high-rise.
Recycling at its easiest: no sorting, no carting to the curb.
