Potomac, MD|News|
Federal Furloughs: Pentagon Cuts Mandated Days Off from 11 to 6
Unpaid leave for hundreds of thousands of civilian Department of Defense employees began in July as part of federal budget cuts.
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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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Maps: A Lot of People Speak Persian in Montgomery County
A new U.S. Census data map shows where speakers of languages other than English live.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Maps: A Lot of People Speak Persian in Montgomery County
A new U.S. Census data map shows where speakers of languages other than English live.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
'Murder in the Yoga Store,' Fancy Cakes, Manna Dinner
Rainy weather, beautiful cakes, a new restaurant and a horrific crime.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
'Murder in the Yoga Store,' Fancy Cakes, Manna Dinner
Rainy weather, beautiful cakes, a new restaurant and a horrific crime.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Fancy Cakes: Hand-Crafted Perfection
Leslie Poyourow's Bethesda cake shop, Fancy Cakes by Leslie, has been turning out hand-crafted cakes and cupcakes for 18 years.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Junk Food Vending Machines Take a Break at County Schools
Some vending machines at Montgomery County Public Schools will be turned off after school.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Junk Food Vending Machines Take a Break at County Schools
Some vending machines at Montgomery County Public Schools will be turned off after school.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
The Big Cheesy: Can Fair Vendor Set Grilled Cheese Record?
Ed Hogan’s stand at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair ordered up 500-pound blocks of Wisconsin cheese in preparation.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
The Big Cheesy: Can Fair Vendor Set Grilled Cheese Record?
Ed Hogan’s stand at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair ordered up 500-pound blocks of Wisconsin cheese in preparation.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Capital Bikeshare Strives, Struggles to Meet High Demands
The bike-sharing service can fall short at popular stations and during peak times.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Author Peter Ross Range Discusses Lululemon Murder at Politics and Prose
The author of "Murder in the Yoga Store: The True Story of the Lululemon Killing" visits Politics and Prose Bookstore.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Author Peter Ross Range to Discuss Lululemon Murder at Politics and Prose
The author of "Murder in the Yoga Store: The True Story of the Lululemon Killing" will visit the bookstore Aug. 16.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
July Food Inspection Closings in Montgomery County
Food inspection results are supplied by Data Montgomery and the Montgomery County health department.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
July Food Inspection Closings in Montgomery County
Food inspection results are supplied by Data Montgomery and the Montgomery County health department.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Have You Encountered a 'Beltway Bully'?
Aggressive driving in the Washington, DC, region can be a pain. Here’s how to deal with it.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Have You Encountered a 'Beltway Bully'?
Aggressive driving in the Washington, DC, region can be a pain. Here’s how to deal with it.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Strong Turnout for Governor's Visit, Cooler Weather for National Night Out
Plus: See bugs by black light Tuesday night.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Strong Turnout for Governor's Visit, Cooler Weather for National Night Out
Plus: See bugs by black light Tuesday night.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Chat with Police at Montgomery County National Night Out 2013
Montgomery County police’s annual crime prevention effort is Tuesday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
