Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Landon Lawsuit, Smart Duds and Beer for a Cause
Plus: Fine weather continues.
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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Potomac, MD|News|
Landon Lawsuit, Smart Duds and Beer for a Cause
Plus: Fine weather continues.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Landon Discrimination Lawsuit and Countersuit Trial Underway This Week
A lawsuit alleges that The Landon School terminated the employment of an employee for reporting racially discriminatory behavior. A countersuit by the school claims otherwise.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Landon Discrimination Lawsuit and Countersuit Trial Underway This Week
A lawsuit alleges that The Landon School terminated the employment of an employee for reporting racially discriminatory behavior. A countersuit by the school claims otherwise.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
New Wisconsin Place Boutique Sells Elegant Clothing, Donates to Charities
Nina McLemore's mission includes donating money to charities.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
New Wisconsin Place Boutique Sells Elegant Clothing, Donates to Charities
Nina McLemore's mission includes donating money to charities.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Seniors: Don’t Give Out Your Address Over the Phone
Scammers claimed to be scheduling a life alert system delivery for Montgomery County residents.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Seniors: Don’t Give Out Your Address Over the Phone
Scammers claimed to be scheduling a life alert system delivery for Montgomery County residents.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
6 Mistakes You Should Never Make on LinkedIn
Here are some mistakes you may be making on LinkedIn. Article provided by AOL Jobs.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
6 Mistakes You Should Never Make on LinkedIn
Here are some mistakes you may be making on LinkedIn. Article provided by AOL Jobs.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
DC Restaurant Week 2013 Guide: There Will Be Steak
Restaurants in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville and Silver Spring are participating in DC's Restaurant Week this year.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
DC Restaurant Week 2013 Guide: There Will Be Steak
Restaurants in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville and Silver Spring are participating in DC's Restaurant Week this year.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Montgomery County Home Prices on the Rise
Real estate prices in Montgomery County are up 10 percent since last year.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Montgomery County Home Prices on the Rise
Real estate prices in Montgomery County are up 10 percent since last year.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Tesla Motors Gallery Opens, Gas Price Decline May Be Temporary
Don't forget about Maryland's tax-free shopping week, which lasts through Saturday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Blasting Begins on Wisconsin Ave., Tesla Motors Gallery Opens
Don't forget about Maryland's tax-free shopping week, which lasts through Saturday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Tesla Motors Opens 1st MD Gallery in Bethesda
The new Tesla gallery at the Westfield Montgomery mall has an educational—not a sales—focus.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Tesla Motors Opens 1st MD Gallery in Montgomery County
The new Tesla gallery at the Westfield Montgomery mall has an educational—not a sales—focus.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Blasting Starts Wednesday at 8300 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda
Blasting starts Wednesday for the site that eventually will house a mixed-use development with a Harris Teeter grocery store.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Casinos Generate Nearly $385M for Maryland in FY 2013
Casinos in Maryland contributed to the state's education funds.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
