Mount Laurel Top Stories
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
September 3, 2025
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The most recent Open House hosted by the Burlington County Animal Shelter and Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter was one of the most successful ever, with over 30 animals finding loving homes. The Clear the Shelter Open House was held on Saturday, August 30 with a ...
NEW JERSEY – With schools all across New Jersey opening their doors for the new school year, the New Jersey State Police reminded the public to be careful on the roads. The State Police issued the following reminder:SLOW DOWN: Always obey reduced speed limits in school zones. Be prepared to stop ...
NEW JERSEY – U.S. Senator Cory Booker will soon be walking down the aisle – but not the one in the U.S. Capital. New Jersey's senior senator announced in a social media post on Tuesday he is engaged to Alexis Lewis, a vice president of Investments at Brasa Capital Management, a real estate ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — While a new month is now ahead of us, let's look back at some of the top "feel good" stories to come out of Mount Laurel in August 2025! One of the Mount Laurel Police Department’s Newest K-9s Knows Lots of Old Tricks: Flash, one of the Mount Laurel Police Department K-9 unit’s ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Fire Department's (MLFD) volunteer firefighter program has officially ended. The MLFD's last volunteer duty crew ended their service to the Mount Laurel community on the morning of August 30 after the Department and volunteer staff leaders “made the difficult ...
EASTAMPTON, NJ — Calling all Mount Laurel artists! One of the most anticipated art shows of the year is approaching.The Burlington County Parks System's 49th Annual Juried Art Show will be on exhibit from September 19 through January 10 at the Smithville Annex Gallery at Historic Smithville Park in ...
MOUNT LAUREL – The Mount Laurel Planning Board at its August 14 meeting unanimously approved a minor site plan request made by NFL Films, which League representatives said would allow the company to add 23 jobs and 54 parking spaces. The change is small but urgently needed, according to Patrick ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — If you live in Burlington County you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for September 2025 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The ...
EDISON, NJ - An Edison-based company has recalled 3,200 lbs of various meats bearing a false USDA mark of inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Customers and restaurants are advised to throw away or return products from Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC bearing a false ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — An East Brunswick High School graduate will make history next week, becoming the first female editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone.Shirley Halperin assumes her role as co-editor-in-chief starting on September 1, coming from the Hollywood Reporter, where she most recently served as ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners celebrated another farmland preservation milestone last week as the Three Willows Farm in Springfield became the first New Jersey farm to be preserved using a new State formula to calculate its development value.The farm’s preservation by the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Michele Hernandez Sanchez, a graduate of New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology High School, once dreamed of becoming a lawyer. She changed her mind, however, after her brother was diagnosed with leukemia.“During afternoons at the hospital, I realized that doctors and nurses don't ...
NEW JERSEY - As summer is winding down and fall approaches, your thoughts may turn to mums, asters, and pansies. Consider changing things up this year by adding deer-resistant strawflowers to your late summer and fall containers and gardens. Grow strawflowers (Xerochrysum bracteatum formerly ...
NEW JERSEY — Rocker Bruce Springsteen made “Born to Run” a huge hit.Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., on the other hand, has lived that album's title song, running and winning election after election in New Jersey since 1982.Now, Pallone (D-NJ 6th Dist) has introduced a Congressional resolution to honor the ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey health officials confirmed the state’s first human cases of West Nile virus this year, according to a news release Thursday by leading state agencies. The two positive patients are an adult from Middlesex County who reported symptoms in the first week of August, while a ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey was ranked as the country's third-safest state for teen drivers, according to a new study by WalletHub, a personal finance website. The Garden State trailed only neighboring New York, which claimed the top spot, and Oregon. Among the factors impacting New Jersey's high ...
NEW JERSEY — As thousands of New Jersey residents and visitors take to the roads and water on Labor Day weekend to enjoy beaches, parks, lakes and trails, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) will be on the road to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for everyone. The NJSP plans to “significantly” ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ – Jersey tomatoes are back in-season, and the Burlington County Farmers Market is celebrating them this weekend, along with their frequent companion – the pepper.Tomato and Pepper Day at the Burlington County Farmers Market will be held from 8:30 AM to 1 PM this Saturday, August 30, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Labor Day is a federal and state holiday that marks the unofficial end of summer. Celebrated on the first Monday in September, you may be wondering how the holiday will affect your garbage pick up as well as anything you may need to take care of in government offices. Labor Day, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Start your Labor Day weekend off with a free movie at the Mount Laurel Library!The Library will be holding a special matinee screening of the off-Broadway sensation Little Shop of Horrors on Friday, August 29 at 1PM.Watch Ellen Greene, Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, and, of course, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's elected officials and Township Administration are reacting to the school shooting that took place in Minneapolis, MN on Wednesday in which two children were killed and 17 were wounded.“The Mayor, Township Council and Township Administration are appalled and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A dramatic rescue unfolded Monday morning when a child trapped inside a burning Prospect Avenue home escaped by leaping from a second-floor window into the arms of first responders.The blaze was reported just before 9 a.m. and quickly spread through the two-story residence.
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — As parents and families are readying themselves for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, Burlington County Sheriff James Kostoplis is reminding the community of social media safety tips when it comes to those “back to school” photos. “We know it’s exciting to share those ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County officials will join with local advocates, residents, providers and families this Thursday for a vigil memorializing residents who have died as a result of substance use disorder.The Night of Tribute & Support is held annually on International Overdose ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) will be hosting its annual "Cops & Bobbers" fishing event for community kids next month.The event will take place on Wednesday, September 17 from 5PM to 7PM at Laurel Acres Park, located at 1045 South Church Street. "Cops & ...
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, September 8 from 2PM to 7PM.Two types of donations will be taken at the ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton is seeking volunteers for his September monthly community service event taking place at the Burlington County Animal Shelter.The “Serve With Senator Singleton” community service day project is happening on Saturday, September 13 from 10AM to 12PM at 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, August 28 from 11:30AM to 12PM for a musical program that will feature ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – The Burlington County Animal Shelter is seeking residents to put on a cape and help rescue some of the available dogs and cats during a special super-themed open house taking place this weekend!This year’s Clear the Shelter Open House will be held on Saturday, August 30, from noon ...
CINNAMINSON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton is making sure the kids from the 7th Legislative District, including Mount Laurel, look good as they start the school year in September. The Senator is hosting his annual Free Back to School Haircut event on Saturday, August 30 at Mogul's Barbershop in ...