Silver Spring, MD|News|
Report: Could Shrimp-Like Creature Be (New) Hold-Up for Purple Line?
Is a little crustacean powerful enough to stop the Purple Line?
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|
Report: Could Shrimp-Like Creature Be (New) Hold-Up for Purple Line?
Is a little crustacean powerful enough to stop the Purple Line?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Survey Finds Dozens of 'Medically Vulnerable' Homeless People in Montgomery County
In a recent survey of Montgomery County's homeless population, 159 people (43 percent of those surveyed) were considered "medically vulnerable," according to a 100,000 Homes Campaign report.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Survey Finds Dozens of 'Medically Vulnerable' Homeless People in Montgomery County
In a recent survey of Montgomery County's homeless population, 159 people (43 percent of those surveyed) were considered "medically vulnerable," according to a 100,000 Homes Campaign report.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Smashburger Sets Bethesda Opening for Dec. 11
The burger restaurant's CEO says Bethesda was a "natural choice" for the next location.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Kensington, MD|News|
Smashburger Sets Bethesda Opening for Dec. 11
The burger restaurant's CEO says Bethesda was a "natural choice" for the next location.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Takoma Park, MD|News|
Urban Butcher Opens Next Week in Silver Spring
Nose-to-tail dining in Silver Spring starts next week. The restaurant's coffee and butcher shops will open in early 2014.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Wheaton, MD|News|
Urban Butcher Opens Next Week in Silver Spring
Nose-to-tail dining in Silver Spring starts next week. The restaurant's coffee and butcher shops will open in early 2014.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Kensington, MD|News|
Urban Butcher Opens Next Week in Silver Spring
Nose-to-tail dining in Silver Spring starts next week. The restaurant's coffee and butcher shops will open in early 2014.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Urban Butcher Opens Next Week in Silver Spring
Nose-to-tail dining in Silver Spring starts next week. The restaurant's coffee and butcher shops will open in early 2014.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Smashburger Sets Bethesda Opening for Dec. 11
The burger restaurant's CEO says Bethesda was a "natural choice" for the next location.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Celebrate African Fashion—and Local Kids—This Weekend in Silver Spring
The Golden Scissors Awards shows take place this Sunday in Silver Spring.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Silver Spring Crime: Assault, Burglary at Tex-Mex Restaurants; Robberies at Exxon Stations
Crimes in Silver Spring included in the county police department's most recent crime summary.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda, Chevy Chase Crime: Assault at Mall Parking Lot
Crimes in Bethesda and Chevy Chase included in the county police department's most recent crime summary.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
2 Suspects Apprehended After Police Chase, Helicopter Pursuit
A canine unit helped police find one of the suspects.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Support for Local Film Festival, Co-Op, Urban Butcher: November's Top Stories
In case November flew by just a little too quickly for you, we've rounded up the month's top nine stories on Silver Spring Patch.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
New $100 Bill Has Chevy Chase Connections, Capt. Kirk Hails From Bethesda: Top November Stories
In case November flew by just a little too quickly for you, we've rounded up the month's top 10 stories on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Weather Outlook: Climbing Into the 50s
Wondering what's up with the changeable weather this week? Check out the weather report in the graphic.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Weather Outlook: Climbing Into the 50s
Wondering what's up with the changeable weather this week? Check out the weather report in the graphic.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda, Chevy Chase Crime: Robbery on Bradley Boulevard
Crimes in Bethesda and Chevy Chase included in the county police department's most recent crime summary.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
