Silver Spring, MD|News|
Bomb Threat Evacuates Movie Theater, Detours Zombie Walk in Silver Spring
Traffic was shut down around the theater Saturday night, which was on the route of Saturday's Silver Spring Zombie Walk.
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|
Zombies Strike Heart of Downtown Silver Spring
The Silver Spring Zombie Walk carried on, undeterred by a bomb threat at a movie theater along the route.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Silver Spring Patch: Robbery at Montgomery College, Burglary at Dental Office
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: Burglaries at Sushi, Consignment Shops
Crimes in Bethesda and Chevy Chase included in the county police department's most recent crime summary.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Council Committee to Discuss Purple Line Public-Private Partnerships
Things to know this week in Silver Spring.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Council Committee to Discuss Purple Line Public-Private Partnerships
Things to know this week in Bethesda and Chevy Chase.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Scientists Deal with Shutdown Fallout, Fear for Future of Research
“You can’t just turn science on and off like a switch,” said Joanne Carney, director of the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Office of Government Relations.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Scientists Deal with Shutdown Fallout, Fear for Future of Research
“You can’t just turn science on and off like a switch,” said Joanne Carney, director of the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Office of Government Relations.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Puppy Bought With Stolen Credit Card, Woman Injured by Charging Cow, No Twerking Allowed: Weird Maryland News
“Lieutenant Dan” sighting but no sign of Forrest Gump. Want to know more?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Puppy Bought With Stolen Credit Card, Woman Injured by Charging Cow, No Twerking Allowed: Weird Maryland News
“Lieutenant Dan” sighting but no sign of Forrest Gump. Want to know more?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
O'Malley's Blog: Zero-Emission Vehicles
Eight governors announced a collaborative initiative to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2025.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
O'Malley's Blog: Zero-Emission Vehicles
Eight governors announced a collaborative initiative to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2025.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Pumpkin Facials, ‘Obamacare for Farmers’ and Facts About Carbs: Top Maryland Patch Blogs
Check out some of the blog posts from Patch sites in Maryland—and start your blog today!
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Pumpkin Facials, ‘Obamacare for Farmers’ and Facts About Carbs: Top Maryland Patch Blogs
Check out some of the blog posts from Patch sites in Maryland—and start your blog today!
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Fall Break: No Scheduled Track Work on Red Line This Weekend
On Sunday, Oct. 27, Metrorail will open two hours early—at 5 a.m.—for the Marine Corps Marathon.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Fall Break: No Scheduled Track Work on Red Line This Weekend
On Sunday, Oct. 27, Metrorail will open two hours early—at 5 a.m.—for the Marine Corps Marathon.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Obituaries from Bethesda and Chevy Chase
Links to recent obituaries for Bethesda and Chevy Chase residents.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Obituaries from Silver Spring
Links to recent obituaries for Silver Spring residents.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Vehicle Crashes into Bethesda Avenue Storefront
A Patch reader snapped a great photo of the wreckage.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Ghoul Food: Sustenance for Day of the Dead
Rosa Mexicano is offering some interesting special dishes for All Saints' and All Souls' days.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
