Mount Laurel Top Stories
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
September 30, 2025
EASTAMPTON, NJ — The Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter will be holding its annual Paw Prints PetFest & 5K this weekend at Historic Smithville Park. The free event is taking place on Saturday, October 4 at the Park, located at 803 Smithville Road in Eastampton, from 10AM to 3PM.
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — A lockdown at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) has been lifted following reports of an active shooter on the installation. JBMDL was locked down shortly before 11AM on Tuesday, September 30.“THERE IS A LOCKDOWN AT JBMDL. ALL PERSONNEL ARE TO LOCKDOWN UNTIL ...
NEW JERSEY – President Trump and Congress are facing a deadline of September 30 to pass a budget or face shutting down the federal government, which could impact not only agencies and workers, but small businesses across the country. As a result, Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) has introduced ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The November 4th General Election is fast-approaching, and the Burlington County Superintendent of Elections is expanding its outreach to ensure voters know their options for registering to vote and how to use the County’s voting equipment.Superintendent of Elections staff are ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Members of the National Guard and Reserves who are preparing to transition out of the Armed Forces can learn about benefits available to them at an upcoming “Transition Benefits Workshop.”The Transition Benefits Workshop will be held Sunday, October 5 from 8AM to 12:30PM at the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Usher in the spooky season with a special event at the Mount Laurel Library this week.The Library will be hosting “Paranormal Investigations 101” on Wednesday, October 1 at 6PM.Hosted by Beth O’Brien, a Reiki Master, healer, psychic and ordained minister who is the owner of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) has another tool to train its officers thanks to the re-opening of one of its facilities that has been closed for almost 40 years.The MLPD announced last week that its outdoor training facility — which has been closed since the early ...
EVESHAM, NJ — Work that is part of Burlington County's annual road resurfacing program is slated to begin next week on a portion of Old Marlton Pike in Evesham, the County announced this week.Pavement milling and overlay work is expected to begin on Monday, September 29 on one mile of the road — ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape. Garden centers are filled with fall favorites like pumpkins, ornamental squash, pansies, mums, asters and more. Don’t stop there, look for new ways to add a bit of fall to ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The City of Long Branch has been busy at work on the new pier that Mayor Pallone and the City Council pledged to bring back to restore a part of the city’s history. The pier will once again serve as a popular destination for people of all ages, with beautiful views, smooth ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Two Newark men are facing criminal charges after attempting to steal cooking oil at an IHOP restaurant, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)The Department says that, around 12:06 a.m. on September 17, an officer observed two men behind the IHOP ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ — The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center made history on Sunday when 2,358 fans came together at Yogi Berra Stadium to set a new Guinness World Records title for the Largest Game of Catch Ever.The event featured 1,179 pairs of participants tossing baseballs back and forth on ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The woman convicted of killing New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in East Brunswick in 1973 has died in Cuba. The Cuban Foreign Ministry announced on Friday the death of Joanne Chesimard, born Joanne Deborah Byron. She had a number of aliases, including Assata Shakur."On ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — State Senator Troy Singleton was recently recognized by a renowned national organization for his legislative efforts in the fight against cancer.Singleton was the recipient of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)'s 2025 National Distinguished Advocacy ...
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 — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Mount Laurel Library Hosting "Baby and Me" Meet Up: Are you a parent or caregiver of an infant who is looking to meet up with other residents with babies around the same age? ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Burlington County is holding a special event this weekend to help residents learn important skills that can help them and their families during a disaster or crisis in commemoration of September being Emergency Preparedness Month.The Burlington County Prep Rally will be held this ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — End your weekend on a high note and enjoy an indoor concert courtesy of the Mount Laurel Library.The Library will be hosting Live Wire on Sunday, September 28 from 2PM to 3PM.Live Wire is an instrumental band that plays a wide range of pop tunes, light jazz, New Orleans funk, ...
EASTAMPTON, NJ — Art enthusiasts are invited to an evening of fine art, music, performance, and more during Burlington County’s 5th annual Arts After Dark festival taking place at Historic Smithville Park this weekend.The special free event features an eclectic mix of artists, musicians and ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is holding a child safety seat check this weekend in honor of National Child Passenger Safety Week. The MLPD will be holding the safety check on Saturday, September 27 — National Seat Check Saturday — from 9AM to 1PM at Target, located at ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Are you a parent or caregiver of an infant who is looking to meet up with other residents with babies around the same age? The Mount Laurel Library is hosting the perfect event for you this week. The Library is hosting a “Baby and Me” Meet Up on Friday, September 26 from 10:30AM ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel residents and visitors have one last chance to enjoy a popular Township event this weekend as it closes out the 2025 season.The Rancocas Woods Craft & Antique Night Market is taking place this Saturday, September 27 from 4PM to 8PM at 118 Creek Road. The event is ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The New Jersey State Police, Mount Laurel Police Department and Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center are asking for the public's help in identifying a Burlington County “Jane Doe” that was discovered nearly 21 years ago in Mount Laurel. The skeleton of a female ...
WESTAMPTON – The Burlington County Library System has a new service that can help students ace upcoming exams and homework as the new school year gets underway. Free online tutoring is now available through a Burlington County Library System partnership with HelpNow by BrainFuse. The new service ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Health officials pushed back the day after President Trump and federal officials claimed there is a link between taking the common, over-the-counter medicine Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy and an autism diagnosis. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and 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 Thursday, September 25 from 11:30AM to 12PM for a musical program that will feature ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Lenape High School was put under a brief shelter-in-place on Monday following an incident involving a driver who fled from the Mount Laurel Police.Medford Township police officers discovered a stolen Toyota Rav 4 at Johnson's Corner Market, located at 133 Church Road in Medford, on ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 4408 is holding its annual fundraiser to benefit a local organization that supports South Jersey women fighting breast cancer. Local 4408 is once again selling Breast Cancer Awareness shirts in recognition of Breast Cancer ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – One lucky lottery player can use their big winnings the next time they return to the Mount Laurel superstore where they bought it! The winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at the Walmart Superstore located at 934 Route 73 in Mount Laurel. The winning numbers for ...
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — New Jersey governor candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill met for their first debate on Sunday, clashing on affordability, taxes and immigration before a raucous audience of 1,600 people at Rider University in Lawrenceville.Ciattarelli, a 63-year-old Republican, ...