Laura Silvius, Patch Staff
- Chatham, NJ
Bio: Laura Silvius, pictured here in her native California (you'll notice the presence of both waves and landscape) earned her B.A. in Philosophy from Bryn Mawr College and her M.A. in Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. She came onboard at Patch in August 2010 and covers Chatham Borough and Chatham Township in Morris County, NJ. She keeps her California driver's license active and her NFL loyalties flexible. Your Beliefs At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know. Politics How would you describe your political beliefs? Highly sound and admirable. Are you registered with a certain party? I'll check and get back to you. Religion How religious would you consider yourself? Moderate.
Posting Activity
Chatham|News|
Borough Assigns Alternate Polling Places for Special Election
Schools are unavailable for polling places over the summer.
Chatham|News|
Where The Wild Bears Are: An Interactive Map
Look at the most recent bear sightings in Chatham Township.
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
East Hanover 9U Sluggers Come From Behind to Beat Florham Park
Boys came from behind to win the championship.
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Locals Travel to Hungary with Quinnipiac U.
Students were able to meet with government and business representatives on the international excursion.
Chatham|News|
Locals Make Washington U. Dean's List
Students must earn at least a 3.6 GPA to make the Dean's List at Washington University of St. Louis.
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Wear a Helmet, Get an Ice Cream
Police resort to that age-old parenting trick of bribing kids into good behavior.
Chatham|News|
Black Bear Cub Sighted in Chatham Yard
Police used sirens to frighten the bear out of the area.
Chatham|News|
2 Chathamites Make Marist Dean's List
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Fatal Crash Still Under Investigation
East Hanover man died in the Florham Park crash.
Chatham|News|
Borough Assumes Control of Sidewalks
Residents must still remove snow and repair damage they cause, but other repairs will be paid for by Chatham Borough.
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Locals Make TCNJ Dean's List
Students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher to make the Dean's List.
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Florham Park Woman Shines at Jersey Voices
Native to originate new role in annual festival highlighting talents of Garden State residents.
Chatham|News|
Sidewalk Ordinance Up for Final Approval
The ordinance would consolidate existing sidewalk laws into a single code.
Chatham|News|
Rutgers Helps Chatham Man to 'Eclectic' Education
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Liquor License, American Legion Honorees Top Local News
Think you missed anything in town this week?
Chatham|News|
Burglary Arrest, Business Fire Top Local News
Think you missed anything in the Chathams this week?
