Silver Spring, MD|News|
Silver Spring Crime: Fraud, School Parking Lot Thefts
Crimes in Silver Spring included in the county police department's most recent crime summary.
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|
Market Celebrates 40 Years with 'Throwback Prices'
Shalom Kosher Market celebrates an anniversary milestone with special deals and a partnership with Manna Food Center.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Pet Owners Push to Let Fido, Fluffy Ride the Rails
When it comes to traveling with a pet, it's possible to hit the road by plane and automobile but trains are still off limits. But, there's a push underway to change that, and even Amtrak says it's on board.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Pet Owners Push to Let Fido, Fluffy Ride the Rails
When it comes to traveling with a pet, it's possible to hit the road by plane and automobile but trains are still off limits. But, there's a push underway to change that, and even Amtrak says it's on board.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Silver Spring Artist Selected for Sugarloaf Craft Festival
Silver Spring artist Nicholas Phillips: "The history of mankind is in wood working; all cultures have a story of how wood has been used both functionally and decoratively."
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Movies This Weekend: 'Thor, The Dark World,' 'The Best Man Holiday,' More
Use Patch and Moviefone to find the best film for a night out with friends or family.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Movies This Weekend: 'Thor, The Dark World,' 'The Best Man Holiday,' More
Use Patch and Moviefone to find the best film for a night out with friends or family.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Kensington, MD|News|
Council Unanimously Supports Bus Rapid Transit Plan in Straw Vote
Council members disagreed on whether or not to consider bus rapid transit lanes for the portion of Wisconsin Avenue between Friendship Heights and Bethesda.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Council Unanimously Supports Bus Rapid Transit Plan in Straw Vote
Council members disagreed on whether or not to consider bus rapid transit lanes for the portion of Wisconsin Avenue between Friendship Heights and Bethesda.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Takoma Park, MD|News|
Council Unanimously Supports Bus Rapid Transit Plan in Straw Vote
Council members disagreed on whether or not to consider bus rapid transit lanes for the portion of Wisconsin Avenue between Friendship Heights and Bethesda.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Wheaton, MD|News|
Council Unanimously Supports Bus Rapid Transit Plan in Straw Vote
Council members disagreed on whether or not to consider bus rapid transit lanes for the portion of Wisconsin Avenue between Friendship Heights and Bethesda.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Council Unanimously Supports Bus Rapid Transit Plan in Straw Vote
Council members disagreed on whether or not to consider bus rapid transit lanes for the portion of Wisconsin Avenue between Friendship Heights and Bethesda.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Council Unanimously Supports Bus Rapid Transit Plan in Straw Vote
Council members disagreed on whether or not to consider bus rapid transit lanes for the portion of Wisconsin Avenue between Friendship Heights and Bethesda.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Parking Lots—No Safe Haven for Pedestrians
Don't be a parking lot statistic, officials urged on Thursday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Parking Lots—No Safe Haven for Pedestrians
Don't be a parking lot statistic, officials urged on Thursday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Takoma Park, MD|News|
Parking Lots—No Safe Haven for Pedestrians
Don't be a parking lot statistic, officials urged on Thursday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Wheaton, MD|News|
Parking Lots—No Safe Haven for Pedestrians
Don't be a parking lot statistic, officials urged on Thursday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Parking Lots—No Safe Haven for Pedestrians
Don't be a parking lot statistic, officials urged on Thursday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Kensington, MD|News|
Parking Lots—No Safe Haven for Pedestrians
Don't be a parking lot statistic, officials urged on Thursday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Parking Lots—No Safe Haven for Pedestrians
Don't be a parking lot statistic, officials urged on Thursday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff