Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Students Attend Symphony Concerts 'in Droves'
In Montgomery County, second- and fifth-graders go to the symphony, and—starting soon—third-graders will go to the theater.
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|
Students Attend Symphony Concerts 'in Droves'
In Montgomery County, second- and fifth-graders go to the symphony, and—starting soon—third-graders will go to the theater.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Where to Get a Flu Shot in Silver Spring
Are you getting a flu shot this year? If so, which one? There are a variety of options.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Where to Get a Flu Shot in Bethesda and Chevy Chase
Are you getting a flu shot this year? If so, which one? There are a variety of options.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
New Database Lists Number of Empty Spaces in Bethesda Garage 57
A new database tells how many spaces are available at a downtown Bethesda parking garage.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Fresh Baguette Brings Authentic French Breads to Bethesda
Now, get your French bread fix at Fresh Baguette in Bethesda.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Fresh Baguette Brings Authentic French Breads to Bethesda
Now, get your French bread fix at Fresh Baguette in Bethesda.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Bobby Flay's Burger Palace Opens in Bethesda
Bobby Flay's 16th Bobby's Burger Palace opened at Westfield Montgomery on Tuesday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Fresh Baguette Brings Authentic French Breads to Bethesda
Now, get your French bread fix at Fresh Baguette in Bethesda.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Bobby Flay's Burger Palace Opens in Bethesda
Bobby Flay's 16th Bobby's Burger Palace opened at Westfield Montgomery on Tuesday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bobby Flay's Burger Palace Opens in Bethesda
Bobby Flay's 16th Bobby's Burger Palace opened at Westfield Montgomery on Tuesday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Photo of the Day: Bus Stop, South Park and Wisconsin
A snapshot from the streets of Chevy Chase.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Panel Proposes Plan to Make Montgomery More Hip
How can Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville and other places in Montgomery County be made more hip?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Takoma Park, MD|News|
Panel Proposes Plan to Make Montgomery More Hip
How can Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville and other places in Montgomery County be made more hip?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Wheaton, MD|News|
Panel Proposes Plan to Make Montgomery More Hip
How can Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville and other places in Montgomery County be made more hip?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Kensington, MD|News|
Panel Proposes Plan to Make Montgomery More Hip
How can Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville and other places in Montgomery County be made more hip?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Panel Proposes Plan to Make Montgomery More Hip
How can Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville and other places in Montgomery County be made more hip?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Panel Proposes Plan to Make Montgomery More Hip
How can Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville and other places in Montgomery County be made more hip?
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Silver Spring Co-Op Location Closes Nov. 1
Since opening in 2001, the Silver Spring location of the TPSS Co-Op was unprofitable more months that it was profitable.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Grapeseed Offers New Lunch Menu—With Discount This Week
Lunch starts up again on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week, main lunch entrees will be offered at a 50 percent discount.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
