Mount Laurel Top Stories
By TAPINTOSPF STAFF
November 30, 2025
NEW JERSEY — A new study finds the family caregiver crisis has reached unprecedented levels across the nation. However, New Jersey is the No. 10 least impacted state.As healthcare costs soar and the senior population grows faster than the support systems in place, nearly 40 million Americans spend ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Hours on the treadmill. Mornings on the yoga mat. For some, wellness is a solitary pursuit and a personal quest for physical or mental balance.At Rutgers-New Brunswick, students are taking a different approach this semester by learning how to cultivate comprehensive wellness in ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – New Jersey was filled with pride this past weekend as Garden State heroes were honored at the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) Induction Ceremony. Hosted by Danny DeVito, the event took place on Friday, Nov. 21, at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream and included ...
TRENTON, NJ — As families across New Jersey prepare for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin has announced the launch of EndingHungerNJ.com, a new online resource that helps residents find, and contribute to, food resources in their communities.The launch ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Considering taking that leap in the new year to start your own business but unsure where to start? The NJ Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey (NJSBC) is hosting a free seminar for would-be entrepreneurs to learn how to start a business in New ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Give the gift of reading this holiday season!The Mount Laurel Library's 2025 Books for Kids Donation Drive is currently ongoing and will run until Monday, December 15. The Library is collecting new, unwrapped books for children ages newborn through 17 years old, which will be ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ – The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) is stepping up enforcement on the roads during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and they urge motorists to drive safe, especially by driving sober. NJSP says that in addition to normal patrols, they will have more than 124 additional troopers ...
PRINCETON — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, continuing the tradition of open house tours at the governor’s official residence.This year’s theme is America’s 250th Anniversary, according to a news release from ...
What's better than a Thanksgiving Day meal? Leftovers! Before you dig in, here are some tips for keeping those Thanksgiving leftovers safe.The following tips are provided by Foodsafety.gov. Leftovers should be stored within two hours of cooking. Divide leftovers into smaller portions and ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — As we reflect on what we are grateful for on Thanksgiving, take a look back on some of the “feel good” stories to come out of Mount Laurel in 2025 — so far! The Top Mount Laurel "Feel Good" Stories of October 2025The Top Mount Laurel "Feel Good" Stories of September 2025The Top ...
NEW JERSEY – With Thanksgiving taking place tomorrow, remember to be safe when cooking that turkey.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that lead to poultry-associated foodborne disease outbreaks ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Grab all of the gifts for everyone on your list and get into the holiday spirit, all while supporting small local Mount Laurel businesses this season. The shops that make up Rancocas Woods will be staying open late every Friday during the holidays — November 28, December 5, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel Tax Assessor Dennis DeKlerk has been selected to lead a statewide organization made up of his fellow municipal tax assessors.DeKlerk was chosen President of the Association of Municipal Assessors of New Jersey (AMANJ) earlier this month at the organization's meeting ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering how the Thanksgiving holiday affects government offices and garbage collection in Mount Laurel? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Municipal offices in Mount Laurel will be closing early on Wednesday, November 26 at 12PM, and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day — ...
NEW JERSEY — The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) approved a new toll rate structure for 2026 for what they say will finance transportation-infrastructure projects and improvements, offset rising construction-industry costs, and maintain favorable borrowing rates in the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) will be participating in New Jersey's first-ever statewide effort aimed at preventing crashes on one of the highest-risk nights of the year. New Jersey's “Goal Zero” Thanksgiving Eve Traffic Enforcement Effort is a coordinated effort ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Show off your creativity and holiday decorating skills in Mount Laurel's Fourth Annual "Deck the House" Holiday Decorating Challenge! Sponsored by Mount Laurel Township, Mayor Nick Moustakas and the Township Council, the Deck the House contest will promote the decorated homes on ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A Mount Laurel Planning Board vote on November 13 means the Chick-fil-A at 1418 Nixon Drive will close, and a new one down the road at 1220 Nixon Drive will replace it. “The existing restaurant is on a very small parcel,” Kim Wyatt, a principal development lead for Chick-fil-A, ...
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 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Did you know that someone in the United States needs a blood donation every 2 seconds? To help meet the urgent need for donors, the Mount Laurel Library is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, December 1 from 2PM to 7PM.Two types of donations will be taken at the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A national discussion about the benefits versus cost of creating data centers in communities has come to Central New Jersey thanks to a proposal to permit a center as part of a redevelopment plan in East Windsor. Business backers of data centers say they benefit their host ...
MOUNT LAURE, NJ – The Mount Laurel Planning Board granted variances at its November 13 meeting that will allow Delco Development’s Turning Point restaurant, Tim Hortons, and Brightview Senior Living at Route 38 and Haddon Boulevard to proceed, even though members of the public cited concerns about ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A Hackensack resident is taking her talents back to national television as she competes on Food Network’s newest holiday series. Sweet Empire: Winter Wars premiered Nov. 9.Tatiana Kovalenko, a two-time champion on Cooking Channel and Food Network programs, is one of 14 ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar has been recognized as the state’s premier fishing destination in FishingBooker’s annual ranking, earning the highest total score of 53 out of 60. The report highlights Belmar’s strong charter base, 10/10 pricing, and consistent customer reviews as key factors in securing the ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville's own Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea, came home to make a surprise visit to the Bombers Beyond Cafe on Main St. It was a secret so tight that even the adult education staff members did not know until that morning. Bon Jovi walked in quietly and was greeted by a ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two South Brunswick Police Officers saved a man from a burning vehicle in Franklin Township on Sunday. Police have released the dashcam footage of the dramatic rescue, and can be seen by clicking here.At 2:45 A.M., Officers Thomas Sites and Yash Shroff were dispatched to Route ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — While Halloween may be over and Mount Laurel's porches are already decorated for Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Mount Laurel Township Council honored residents who participated in — and won — the Township's Third Annual Spooktacular Halloween House Decorating Contest. The ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is currently hiring police officers, the Department announced last week on its Facebook page.“It’s not just a job, it’s a career,” said the MLPD. “We are looking for hard-working and community-oriented individuals to join our team.”There ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ – As the holiday season approaches, shoppers searching for delicious foods, flowers, decorations and gifts can find them all at a single location: The Burlington County Farmers Market.The Saturday, November 22 Pre-Thanksgiving Market is one of just two market days remaining on the ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – For the first time in its history, the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is now a nationally accredited law enforcement agency.Burlington County Sheriff James Kostoplis announced the groundbreaking achievement this week, saying it reflects the office’s ongoing commitment to ...