 With its location between Washington and Baltimore, Laurel is also served by their daily newspapers "The Washington Post", "The Washington Times" and "The Baltimore Sun".Many Laurel residents also read a free newspaper, the "Washington Examiner".Local performing arts outlets include the Venus Theatre, Laurel Mill Playhouse, Central Maryland Chorale (formerly Laurel Oratorio Society) and Montpelier Arts Center, which also features an art gallery.