Mount Laurel Top Stories
By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
December 26, 2025
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Mount Laurel by the National Weather Service (NWS) in anticipation of a storm that is expected to bring snow and a wintry mix to the region beginning on Friday. The Advisory is in effect from 3PM on Friday, December 26 and runs ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Nicholas Mercado was 9 when he attended his first Oncology Kids' Holiday Party – a get-together created by nurses at Saint Peter’s University Hospital to help lift the spirits of children who lost a loved one to cancer and had been treated at the hospital.Mercado, who lost his ...
NEW JERSEY — New research from music platform Chordify shows a nostalgic shake-up in America’s festive favorites.Chordify conducted a vast Google search that discovered while Brenda Lee’s Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree held the top spot across ten states, José Feliciano’s bilingual classic Feliz ...
New Jersey's Brigadier General Yvonne L. Mays Adjutant General & Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs penned the below letter to the Troops this holiday season:"As we close out the year and enter the holiday season, I want to thank the Soldiers, Airmen, ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Police's School Security Unit and Troop “C” Red Lion Station shared in the joy of the holiday season. The Troopers met up with kids from the area at the Walmart in Lumberton Township to shop through the aisles while building connections. The ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A 55-year-old Mount Laurel man has been convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw announced on Wednesday.James Murray, 55, of Cypress Point Circle, was found guilty on December 17 in Superior Court in Mount Holly of two counts ...
TRENTON, NJ – Approximately a month before taking office, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced her choices to lead the state Department of Military Affairs and Department Veterans' Affairs under the soon-to-be redesigned structure. The state currently only operates all active duty military and ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's 4th annual "Deck the House" holiday house decorating contest is in full-swing, and the Township needs residents' help when it comes to choosing the winner of a special category. Sponsored by Mount Laurel Township, Mayor Nick Moustakas and the Township Council, the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — In light of the recent snow storm that hit Mount Laurel earlier this month, the Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is reminding residents about the Township’s designated Snow Emergency Streets.The MLPD noted that improperly parked vehicles on the designed Snow Emergency ...
NEW JERSEY – With the Powerball jackpot soaring to record-setting levels, it may be tempting to buy lottery tickets of any kind for everyone on your holiday gift lift. The New Jersey Lottery, however, is reminding shoppers to skip the kids when buying lottery tickets. The Lottery noted that ...
TRENTON, NJ — Patriots Week returns this week to celebrate Trenton’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War.The special week from December 26 through December 31 features daily events throughout, including historic battle reenactments, a Colonial Ball, lectures, music, tours and family activities.
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Football and Cheer programs came together earlier this month to spread joy to area children this holiday season.The 6U-14U squads joined up with cheerleaders at a friendly football game on December 12 to support patients at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Library and Mount Laurel Fire Department (MLFD) are hosting the 17th Annual "Get Fired Up for Literacy" contest designed to build a love of reading in the community's youth. All Mount Laurel students in grades 1 through 4 are encouraged to participate in the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering how the Christmas holiday affects government offices closures and garbage collection in Mount Laurel? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! The Township Municipal Building will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 in observance of Christmas.
NEWARK, NJ - A Haitian immigrant who was in the United States illegally died after experiencing a medical emergency at Delaney Hall on the same day he was processed at the immigrant detention facility in Newark. Jean Wilson Brutus, 41, entered Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Dec. 11 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through its community reporting system.The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website last year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly ...
NEWARK, NJ — Mikie Sherrill’s Jan. 20th inauguration as the Garden State’s next governor will be at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark – not in Trenton – a move that reportedly breaks a 235-year tradition.Governor-elect Sherrill announced the venue switch in a prepared ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Lenape High School (LHS) is celebrating its 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year and Educational Services Professional of the Year. Eric Einbinder has been named Teacher of the Year, while Claudia Wolf has been selected as Educational Services Professional of the Year. As a Health and ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Thanks largely to donations and local fundraisers, a 7-year-old Roxbury boy with pediatric epilepsy now has a special service dog that alerts his parents when the child is about to have seizures or falls.The boy, Charlie Weynberg of Succasunna, named the dog “Ellie” after Ellie ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Two food items sold nationwide which might be in your freezer have been recalled, one because of possible small stones being included in the product and the other due to undeclared allergens.Danone U.S. is voluntarily recalling So Delicious Dairy Free® Salted Caramel Cluster ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and commercial space explorer who lived in Westfield as a child, was confirmed by the Senate to lead NASA on Wednesday, according to reports.Isaacman attended Westfield Public Schools from kindergarten through sixth grade and has said that his dreams of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Do you love baking for the holidays but are overwhelmed by difficult recipes? TAPinto staff tried the viral Holiday Crinkle Cookie recipe that only has four ingredients.... that's right, four!It was so easy and the cookies turned out great (in our opinion)!Ingredients:Box of Cake ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — Towaco resident and World War II veteran Gerry Gemian, 103, was recognized as the “Veteran of the Game” by the New York Jets at their game on Sunday, Dec. 7. The honor, held on the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, highlighted Gemian’s incredible service during the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Join the Mount Laurel Library this week for a fun, interactive concert designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Library will be hosting Mr. Jim Gaven on Monday, December 22 from 10:30AM to 11AM for a musical program that will feature ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners approved additional steps to expand the County’s network of regional trails, saying the new trail extensions will enhance outdoor recreation, improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and promote mobility between communities.Among the new trail ...
NEWARK, NJ — Gov-Elect Mikie Sherrill has nominated Jennifer L. Davenport, an experienced career prosecutor, to become the state’s 63rd Attorney General and the fifth woman to hold that office.Sherrill made Davenport’s nomination public at a joint appearance on Monday, Dec. 15th in Newark, ...
CAMDEN, NJ — A Mount Laurel man has admitted his role in a plan to defraud banks in South Jersey and elsewere using checks stolen from the mail as well as fake debit cards.Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello of the U.S. Attorney's Office District of New Jersey announced on Wednesday that Kharon ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Eric LeGrand, a symbol of uncommon courage and determination following a spinal injury suffered during a 2010 Rutgers football game, has been named to the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni.Joining LeGrand, the Scarlet Knights football standout turned motivational speaker, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Fans of the Rancocas Woods Farmers Market have something to cheer about this winter season.After another successful regular season, the Farmers Market will be back for monthly winter pop-up markets, the second of which will take place this weekend.A special pre-Christmas Pop-Up ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – The Burlington County Health Department has scheduled additional free flu shot clinics before the winter holidays and the worst outbreaks of the illness begin. “Flu season is here and influenza infections are expected to spread as residents travel or gather during the holidays,” ...