Mount Laurel Top Stories
By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
September 12, 2025
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — End your weekend on a musical note at the Mount Laurel Library. The Library will be hosting The Majestic Brass for a free performance on Sunday, September 14 at 2PM.The Majestic Brass is a versatile quintet featuring talented musicians from the Philharmonic of Southern Jersey.
TRENTON, NJ — If you've recently received a text message claiming to be from the New Jersey Division of Taxation, beware. State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), who represents Mount Laurel in the Legislature, alerted residents on his Facebook page to a current phishing scam in which New ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey's veterans who served and sacrificed to protect the country will now have an agency – the Department of Veterans Affairs – dedicated to serving them and their families. Governor Phil Murphy signed a measure into law that reorganizes the current state Department of Military ...
MOUNT LAUREL/EVESHAM, NJ — Work that is part of Burlington County's annual road resurfacing program is slated to begin next week on a portion of North Maple Avenue in Evesham and Mount Laurel.Pavement milling and overlay work on North Maple Avenue, also known as County Road 607, is expected to ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A former Mount Laurel police officer has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after an investigation found that he hacked into the social media accounts of multiple women and then distributed their personal nude photos, Burlington County Prosecutor La Chia Bradshaw announced on ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's elected officials and Township Administration are reacting to the “horrific gun violence incidents” that have recently taken place in the United States.Specifically, the officials referenced the murder of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners announced the receipt of the final report from the independent special counsel detailing its review and analysis of the 2024 General Election and its recommendations for improvements.The 79-page report from Connell Foley LLP updated the findings ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A 25-year-old Camden County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a fatal shooting that took place in a Maple Shade apartment complex in early 2022, according to an announcement by Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw.Teon Macklin-Goodwine, 25, of ...
CRANBURY, NJ — On September 11th, 2001, a Cranbury resident was one of the many brave passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 who tried to take control of the hijacked plane and crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.Todd Beamer had lived in Cranbury for a year with his wife and two children before ...
NEW JERSEY – To commemorate the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, Governor Phile Murphy has ordered that all American and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The Governor's Executive Order which applies to all State buildings and ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Attendees at the Tuesday announcement of the return of professional hockey to Trenton tried to be as cool as ice. But, the excitement was too hot to contain as dozens of people gathered to celebrate the ECHL's (formerly East Coast Hockey League) approval to bring a team to the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Mount Laurel Councilman Kareem Pritchett announced his resignation from office on Wednesday morning citing the need to focus on caring for his mother who is battling health issues.In an official announcement, Pritchett said that he is resigning from his post immediately. “It has ...
MEDFORD, NJ — A Lenape High School senior has made it to the Semifinal round in the competition to receive a coveted National Merit Scholarship.Jessica Yao is among an elite group of 16,000 Semifinalists from around the nation who are high school seniors applying for the 71st annual National Merit ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel students are invited to leave their mark on their town's Municipal Building through an art contest. Mount Laurel Township and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy have organized a contest for students to submit their homemade artwork to decorate the Township's Municipal ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Sheriff's Department will be hosting its annual Junior Police Academy for the County's youth, Sheriff James Kostoplis announced last week. The Junior Police Academy Class #80 is being held on Saturday, October 4 and Saturday, October 11 from 9am to 1pm at the ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — The 200 Club of Burlington County will be hosting its annual 9/11 Prayer Service and Breakfast this week.The event is taking place on Thursday, September 11 starting at 7:30AM at the Moorestown Community House, located at 16 East Main Street in Moorestown.All Burlington County ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Just over a year has passed since the Burlington County Library System switched to a new fine-free return policy and the Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Library Commission say the results are positive. Since ending fines last July, the library system reported ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — One of Mount Laurel's most popular events is returning this Fall — this time, with a spooky theme. Mount Laurel's 5th Annual Food Truck Festival is taking place on Sunday, October 19 from 12PM to 5PM at 100 Mount Laurel Road. The Halloween-themed event will feature not only food ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Burlington County Sheriff's Department will be bringing its Fall Senior Citizens Police Academy to Mount Laurel.The 6-week Academy will be held on Fridays from September 26 through October 31 from 1PM to 3PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center, located at 100 Mount Laurel ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes a 10-year veteran of the WNBA, an NCAA wrestling champion, the first All-American in the softball program’s history and a former major-leaguer-turned-baseball-coach.Matee Ajavon, Anthony Ashnault, Colleen McNamara and ...
UNITED STATES — Over 20,000 baby loungers sold on Amazon have been recalled due to suffocation and fall hazards, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC). URMYWO baby loungers sold on Amazon by retailer Pomona violate the mandatory standard for Infant Sleep ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently announced the creation of the Office of Strategic Defense Investment aimed at elevating New Jersey’s defense sector. The agency will be housed within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA.)Specifically, the Office will be tasked ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Long before Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the future Nokia Bell Labs headquarters, Matt Corliss and his crew visited the patch of New Brunswick terra firma.They installed small seismic monitors around the site, and then revved up a couple of snow plows.Corliss, the program ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ – Burlington County’s rich agricultural heritage will be showcased during Burlington County’s first-ever Harvest Dinner Celebration, taking place later this month at the Burlington County Agricultural Center.Tickets are on sale now for this special farm-to-table dining event, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently hiring per diem Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) positions, according to an announcement made on the EMS Facebook page. EMTs provide pre-hospital basic emergency medical services to pediatric and adult patients ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market's 2025 season is in full swing! The Market is back this weekend on Sunday, September 7.The rain-or-shine Market is scheduled to run every Sunday through October 26 from 10AM to 2PM and is located outdoors at 118 Creek Road, behind Creek ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mark your calendars for a day of fun — and classic cars — to support the Mount Laurel Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the Mount Laurel Police Department's K-9 Unit. Mount Laurel FOP Lodge #191 is hosting the 1st Annual Rolling With the K9s Car Show on Saturday, September 20 ...
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 ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – September is here and with it comes the seasonal flu. Now is the best time to get protected, says the Burlington County Health Department, which is once again offering free flu vaccines to protect residents and keep communities healthy.The Health Department will hold weekly flu ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel Township will be hosting a special event for the whole family next week to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15 through October 15 in the United States, celebrates the cultures, histories, accomplishments and ...