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October 26, 2025

NEWARK, NJ — Former President Barack Obama is coming here to boost voter support for Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill in the final days of her contentious Garden State governor’s race against Republican Jack Ciattarelli.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump fired off a post on his social media ...

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NEW JERSEY – New Jersey officials are urging parents and guardians to talk to the young drivers in their family about the importance of safety behind the wheel.New Jersey marked National Teen Driver Safety Week on October 19 through 25, 2025. It is coordinated with the U.S. National Highway Traffic ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County officials say the County is better equipped to respond to significant storms, floods and other emergencies following the completion of a $1 million upgrade to the County Emergency Operations Center.The Burlington County Commissioners announced the multiphase ...

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CRANBURY, NJ – The 175-year-old Cranbury Township farm in the heart of Central New Jersey that has spurred a national debate over the development of farmland will remain untouched under an agreement struck between the local government, The Henry Family Farm and state and federal agencies. According ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Four-Day Friends of the Mt. Laurel Library Book and Media Sale Continues Through Saturday: The annual Friends of the Mount Laurel Library's Used Book and Media Sale is taking ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — An exciting Autumn event taking place this weekend in Mount Laurel will also mark the end of the 2025 season of the Rancocas Woods Farmers Market.  The annual Fall Harvest will be taking place on Sunday, October 26 from 10AM to 3PM at the Rancocas Woods area of Mount Laurel, ...

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HAMILTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Communications Bureau will be holding an open walk-in testing day this weekend for the position of Public Safety Telecommunicator Apprentice for assignments at the NJSP's Atlantic, Mercer, Middlesex and Passaic County locations.The test will take ...

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NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning state residents that critical safety net benefits through the SNAP and WIC programs could end if the federal government shutdown goes into November.The Fall 2025 federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, is ...

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EASTAMPTON, NJ — Vikings, scarecrows, circus performers, magicians and more are coming to Historic Smithville Park this weekend for Burlington County’s annual celebration of the fall season.The Autumn Lands Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 1 PM to 6 PM at Smithville Park, located at ...

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EASTAMPTON, NJ – The scarecrows have returned to Historic Smithville Park and Burlington County residents and visitors have between now and Saturday to vote for their favorites.Voting for the annual Burlington County Scarecrow Contest has started and will continue through Saturday, October 25, when ...

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Lenape High School Principal Tony Cattani was honored last week for his leadership by a statewide educational professional organization. The New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) awarded Cattani with the 2025 Visionary Secondary Principal of the Year Award.

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) has released details about the fatal multi-vehicle accident that occurred on Route 38 yesterday. The crash occurred on Tuesday, October 21 at about 8:03AM on Route 38 East and Marter Avenue and involved three vehicles. When officers ...

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Voters don’t have to wait until Election Day on November 4 to cast their votes. Early voting for the General Election begins on Saturday, October 25.Nine early voting locations in Burlington County will be open during the 9-day early voting period from Saturday, October 25, ...

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — The General Election is nearly here, and voters will soon be heading to the polls to cast their ballots during either the early voting period or on Election Day, November 4.Voters still have one more opportunity to receive hands-on, in-person training on how to use the ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is asking for the public's help with its investigation into the defacing of one of the Township's parks. According to the MLPD, four suspects allegedly vandalized Laurel Acres Park on Monday, October 20 between 10PM and 10:30PM. They were ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle accident that occurred on Route 38 on Tuesday morning, according to the Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD).The three-vehicle collision took place at approximately 8:03AM on October 21 at Route 38 and Marter Avenue in the eastbound ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The annual Friends of the Mount Laurel Library's Used Book and Media Sale is taking place this week, with lots of great items for adults and kids alike.The Sale is open to the public — not just to Mount Laurel residents — and is being held on the following dates at the Library, ...

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NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel will be holding an upcoming Veterans Luncheon in honor of the men and women of the Township who have bravely served our country.The Veterans Day Luncheon, which is hosted by the Township of Mount Laurel, is being held on Thursday, November 6 from 11:30AM to ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Township Solicitor exclusively told TAPinto Mount Laurel on Friday that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has decided that the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) team housed within 1051 South Church Street can remain at that site.“The EMS ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hundreds of people headed to downtown Hightstown on Saturday with a clear message: Down with the Rise of Authoritarianism; Fight for Freedom; and Restore Democracy in America.  The nationwide “No Kings” movement was on full display in the diverse small town in central New ...

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BURLINGTON CITY/WILLINGBORO, NJ — Are you a job or housing seeker who is having a difficult time landing a career opportunity because of a criminal record? An upcoming event this week can help. Burlington County will be hosting its 5th Annual Expungement Clinic this week in two locations.Both of ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Back in 2016, about 75 Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk participants, including organizer Kyra Berry, raised $23,881 to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s education, research and support for survivors of suicide loss. Fast forward to October 18, ...

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MEDFORD, NJ — Are you a Mount Laurel resident who has a soon-to-be high schooler in your household? Check out Lenape High School's Open House this week to learn more information about the school and your student's future. Lenape's Open House is being held on Thursday, October 23 at 6PM. Families of ...

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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 ...

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NEW YORK, NY - Former New York Jets center and Ring of Honor member Nick Mangold has shared a heartfelt message with fans, revealing that he is in need of a kidney transplant due to chronic kidney disease.Mangold explained that he was diagnosed in 2006 with a genetic defect that led to kidney ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, fight heart disease, boost your immune system, and add a bit of flavor to your meals by growing your own garlic. This vegetable has been used as both food and medicine for thousands of years. Purchase firm, healthy bulbs of garlic sold ...

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NEW JERSEY – Bon Jovi will release Forever (Legendary Edition), a reimagined version of the band's 2024 album Forever, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, featuring guest artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, Avril Lavigne, and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard. Sayreville's own Rock & Roll Hall of ...

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TRENTON, NJ - This weekend may be the best weekend yet for leaf peeping in the Garden State. The New Jersey Forest Service reports that the annual show is going on strong in most of the state.First the sad news. The Forest Service is reporting that High Point State Park in Sussex is “past peak.” ...

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CHESTERFIELD, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was flanked by a team of corrections officials, community  and faith leaders, and criminal justice reform advocates at the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new women's corrections facility in Chesterfield on October 15. Murphy says that the ...

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