Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Tax-Free Shopping, Pet Adoption Fees Slashed, County Fair
Also: Our run of decent summer weather continues through the work week.
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|
Tax-Free Shopping, Pet Adoption Fees Slashed, County Fair
Also: Our run of decent summer weather continues through the work week.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda Teen Soccer Player Wins Gold at Maccabiah Games
Morgan Lynn was part of the undefeated U.S. girls' soccer team at the Maccabiah Games this summer.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Potomac Teen Soccer Player Wins Gold at Maccabiah Games
Zoe Forster was part of the undefeated U.S. girls' soccer team at the Maccabiah Games this summer.
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|
A Brief History of Speed Camera Vandalism in Maryland
Takoma Park police say someone blacked-out the window on a speed camera. Such vandalism is nothing new in Maryland.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
A Brief History of Speed Camera Vandalism in Maryland
Takoma Park police say someone blacked-out the window on a speed camera. Such vandalism is nothing new in Maryland.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
President or Pontiff: Who’s Got More Twitter Sway?
See which Twitter feed matters more—President Barack Obama's or Pope Francis'.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
President or Pontiff: Who’s Got More Twitter Sway?
See which Twitter feed matters more—President Barack Obama's or Pope Francis'.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Top Headlines Near Bethesda and Chevy Chase: Purple Line Funding, Tree Removal Trouble, Tennis Surprise
There's a lot you should know about what's been going on in Montgomery County this week.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Top Headlines Near Potomac: Purple Line Funding, Tree Removal Trouble, Tennis Surprise
There's a lot you should know about what's been going on in Montgomery County this week.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Questions About Obamacare? Montgomery County Forums Planned
Find out how the Affordable Care Act’s provisions might affect residents of Montgomery County.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Questions About Obamacare? Montgomery County Forums Planned
Find out how the Affordable Care Act’s provisions might affect residents of Montgomery County.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Weekend Metro Delays, Track Work for Aug. 9 Through 11
Expect delays on the Red Line this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Weekend Metro Delays, Track Work for Aug. 9 Through 11
Expect delays on the Red Line this weekend.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Goats Fight Invasive Species at Congressional Cemetery
The "eco" goats are grazing 24 hours a day through Aug. 12.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Goats Fight Invasive Species at Congressional Cemetery
The "eco" goats are grazing 24 hours a day through Aug. 12.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Wisconsin Avenue Resurfacing to Begin Sunday Night
Weather permitting, the work should be completed by the late fall.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
$650M for Purple Line, Montgomery County Roads and More
Ride On, I-270 and Route 29 also will benefit from gas tax hike.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
