Silver Spring, MD|News|
Pedestrian Safety Initiative Begins in Silver Spring
A county pedestrian safety initiative starts up in Bethesda and 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|
MCP Officer Wins Gold Twice in International Tournament
Montgomery County police officer brings home two gold medals from the World Police and Fire Games in Northern Ireland.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
MCP Officer Wins Gold Twice in International Tournament
Montgomery County police officer brings home two gold medals from the World Police and Fire Games in Northern Ireland.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Winter Forecast: Cold and Snowy
Farmers' Almanac: Expect a colder-than-usual winter.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Winter Forecast: Cold and Snowy
Farmers' Almanac: Expect a colder-than-usual winter.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Movies Playing in Bethesda and Chevy Chase: 'The Butler,' 'The World's End,' More
See what movies are playing near you this week.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Movies Playing in Silver Spring: 'The Butler,' 'The World's End,' More
See what movies are playing near you this week.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
How to Help Residents Displaced by Piney Branch Blaze
Most victims of the Tuesday fire on Piney Branch Road were left with only the clothes on their backs, according to the Adventist Community Services center.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Labor Day BBQ, Tea Dance, Pie Contest and More Near Bethesda and Chevy Chase This Weekend
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Labor Day BBQ, Tea Dance, Monarch Fiesta and More Near Silver Spring This Weekend
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Houses for Sale This Weekend in Bethesda and Chevy Chase: From $370K to $2.6M
Houses, listed on Zillow, for sale this weekend in Bethesda and Chevy Chase.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Houses for Sale in Bethesda and Chevy Chase: From $370K to $1.9M
Bethesda and Chevy Chase houses listed for sale on Zillow.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Houses for Sale in Silver Spring
Silver Spring houses listed for sale on Zillow.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda, Chevy Chase Crime: Sex Assault at Deli, Burglaries and More
Bethesda and Chevy Chase incidents included in the county police summary.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Silver Spring Crime: Strong-Arm Robbery, Thefts from Locked Vehicles, More
Silver Spring incidents included in the county police summary.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Sun Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend
While you're having fun in the sun, keep your skin safe and lower your risk for melanoma.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Sun Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend
While you're having fun in the sun, keep your skin safe and lower your risk for melanoma.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
More Marylanders Traveling for Labor Day
Lower gas prices and a better economic outlook are responsible for the jump, AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
More Marylanders Traveling for Labor Day
Lower gas prices and a better economic outlook are responsible for the jump, AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Concerts, Farm Events Set for State Fair's Remaining Days
Three Days Grace and Fall Out Boy will perform at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium, which ends Monday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
