Silver Spring, 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
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|
Apartment Blaze Displaces 100, Sends 10 to Hospital
Firefighters spent two and a half hours Tuesday afternoon putting out the bulk of the blaze in a Piney Branch Road apartment complex.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Where to Find Farmers Markets in Montgomery County
See which markets are open on which days of the week by clicking on the check boxes on the right-hand side of the map.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Where to Find Farmers Markets in Montgomery County
See which markets are open on which days of the week by clicking on the check boxes on the right-hand side of the map.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Montgomery County Death Notices
Links to obituaries as listed by several funeral homes in Montgomery County.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Montgomery County Death Notices
Links to obituaries as listed by several funeral homes in Montgomery County.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Survey Finds More Drivers Ignoring School Bus Stop Signs
More than 85,000 drivers passed school buses in one day, a survey found.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Survey Finds More Drivers Ignoring School Bus Stop Signs
More than 85,000 drivers passed school buses in one day, a survey found.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Baby Panda Watch On at Smithsonian National Zoo
Mei Xiang, the Smithsonian National Zoo's female Giant Panda, might be pregnant.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Baby Panda Watch On at Smithsonian National Zoo
Mei Xiang, the Smithsonian National Zoo's female Giant Panda, might be pregnant.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Film Festival, Family Fun Fair, Free Outdoor Summer Concert and More Near Potomac This Weekend
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around the region.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Film Festival, Family Fun Fair, Free Outdoor Summer Concert 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 the region.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Leggett Elected President of County Executives of America
The national organization represents county-level leaders.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Leggett Elected President of County Executives of America
The national organization represents county-level leaders.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
‘Sustainability’ of Montgomery County’s First Charter School Questioned
Crossway Community Montessori School parents say they feel pressured by aggressive fundraising goals.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
‘Sustainability’ of Montgomery County’s First Charter School Questioned
Crossway Community Montessori School parents say they feel pressured by aggressive fundraising goals.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Movies Playing Near Bethesda, Chevy Chase—'Elysium,' 'We're the Millers,' More
See what movies are playing near you this week.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Movies Playing Near Potomac—'Elysium,' 'We're the Millers,' More
See what movies are playing near you this week.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Houses for Sale in Bethesda and Chevy Chase: From $750K to $2M
Bethesda and Chevy Chase houses listed for sale on Zillow.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Houses for Sale in Potomac: From $460K to $2.5M
Houses in or near Potomac listed for sale on Zillow.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
