Mount Laurel Top Stories
By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
May 25, 2026
LUMBERTON, NJ — A man has been charged with fatally stabbing his aunt inside her Lumberton residence earlier this week, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Lumberton Township Police Chief Anthony D. Nippins announced on Sunday. Jason Mutschler, 40, of Hainesport, was charged on May ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Nothing beats a cool, creamy dessert on a hot summer day. We’ve got a customizable recipe for no-churn ice cream that starts with two simple ingredients.The trick to making ice cream without an ice cream maker? Folding in fluffy whipped cream.For the base, you need a 14-oz. can ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially ...
TRENTON – Governor Sherrill declared New Jersey in a State of Emergency, effective immediately, following the conclusion of loss assessments conducted to evaluate agricultural damages from prolonged freezing temperatures that impacted the State between April 19 and April 22. The assessments, ...
NEW JERSEY — While communities across the Garden State will honor fallen soldiers at ceremonies on Memorial Day, New Jersey ranks among the bottom five states for military retirees, according to a new 2026 report released by WalletHub.The study, released in recognition of Military Appreciation ...
NEW JERSEY – With increased congestion on the roadways and waterways for Memorial Day weekend due to travelers heading to the shore, parks, lakes, and family gatherings, the New Jersey State Police is making safety a top priority by increasing patrols. In addition to regularly scheduled patrols, ...
NEW JERSEY — While temperatures climbed into the mid-90s this week and Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, New Jerseyans are being reminded to use water wisely as drought conditions continue across the state.Gov. Mikie Sherrill has emphasized the need for continued ...
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey General Assembly on Monday unanimously passed two bills sponsored by a legislator representing Mount Laurel that are aimed at easing financial burdens for veterans and military families by reducing barriers to professional licensing and employment ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is currently hiring police officers, the Department announced earlier this month on its Facebook page.There are several requirements to apply, including:Applicants must be 18-years-old or older and have a high school diploma or ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Memorial Day is a holiday honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, is taking place this year on Monday, May 25. Memorial Day is a State and Federal holiday, so both State and ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Are you a new driver, or maybe have a teenager who just received their license? Are you interested in an auto insurance rate discount or maybe a point reduction on your driving record? The Burlington County Sheriff's Department has the program for you!The Sheriff's Department will ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would eliminate the use of census-based funding for certain special education aid under New Jersey's school funding law has advanced in the New Jersey State Senate. S-1767, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal, was approved by the Senate Education ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — One of Mount Laurel Township's construction officials has been recognized for his dedication to the community by a statewide organization. Mark Hopkins of the Mount Laurel Township Construction Department was named Fire Protection Inspector of the Year by the New Jersey State ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Criminal charges have been filed against a Mount Laurel man accused of intimidating and harassing a woman in the community, according to the Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD.)The Department says that at approximately 6:26 p.m. on Monday, May 18, police officers were called to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for much of New Jersey, including Mount Laurel, that will be in effect until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. According to the National Weather Services office in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, the storm could ...
TRENTON, NJ — Bipartisan legislation to honor a South Jersey singer who was killed in 2016 has advanced in the New Jersey Legislature.The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee advanced the bill, SJR-137, on May 18. Sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Senator Latham Tiver ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Families caring for a loved one with dementia can learn about support available to them at an event taking place in Burlington County this week. Burlington County and the Alzheimer's Association are partnering to hold the Aging Caregiver Symposium on Thursday, May 21 from 9AM to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) will be increasing patrols in “sensitive areas” following a deadly shooting that took place at a California mosque on Monday. “The Mount Laurel Police Department is appalled and deeply saddened by the deadly shooting at the Islamic ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Council passed a resolution at its meeting on Monday that included a $55,062,766 spending plan for Fiscal Year 2026 that will raise the municipal tax by $93.60 annually for a homeowner with a home assessed at the municipal average of $241,200. Township Manager ...
NEW JERSEY – A heat advisory is in effect for Tuesday, May 19 to Wednesday, May 20 for much of New Jersey, including the Mount Laurel area, which is experiencing a heat wave. The U.S. National Weather Service based in Philadelphia/Mount Holly says that temperatures will reach into the mid 90s with ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ – The FBI Newark announced on May 18, 2026 that a reward of up to $50,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of Nazeer Hameed, who they believe is connected to the 2017 murders of a Burlington County mother and her 6-year-old son. According to the FBI, Hameed ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A friend of Jude Gill, the 15-year-old Lenape High School student struck and killed while walking on Church Street on May 3, asked Mount Laurel Council at its meeting on Monday to make the road where his friend was hit safer. “It really stunned me that my friend died. I want that ...
MEDFORD, NJ — The creativity and talent of Lenape High School students will take center stage later this month as the school hosts its annual Art Show, inviting the community to celebrate student artistic achievement.The free event will take place on Thursday, May 21, from 6PM to 8PM in the North ...
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 ...
DAYTONA, FL — The Lenape High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program recently achieved a significant milestone, as the students participated in a prestigious national competition for the first time in school history.Lenape JROTC participated in the National High School Drill ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's senior residents are invited to mark the coming of a new season at a special event taking place next month. The Township will be hosting a “Summer Solstice” Senior Lunchon on Wednesday, June 17 from 11:30AM to 1PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center, located at ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Hundreds of Mount Laurel area residents caught a glimpse on Friday of what life is like in countries such as Brazil, China, El Salvador, Italy, Pakistan, Ireland, and Greece.And all without setting foot in an airport. Instead, they stepped into the parking lot at Thomas E.
NEW JERSEY - Blackstone Products is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning because of possible Salmonella contamination.The company said the recall is tied to a California Dairies, Inc. recall of dry milk powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Add color and seasonal interest throughout the landscape with container gardens. Set them in garden beds to add vertical interest, place pots of edible plants on a patio, deck or balcony for convenient picking and include pollinator-friendly plants in containers to attract and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Recognizing that early intervention is critical when treating sepsis, the Assembly Health Committee on May 11 advanced Bill A1950, known as the “Stop Sepsis Act”, following testimony from individuals who shared stories of their own personal experiences with the condition. The ...