Mount Laurel Top Stories
By MELINDA MYERS
August 17, 2025
Summer heat may have you seeking comfort from a nearby shade tree. You immediately experience as much as a 15 to 20 degree drop in temperature and enjoy the relief it provides.Bring this shady relief home by looking for ways to include trees in your landscape. First, monitor patterns of sun and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers has tapped a longtime administrator with an extensive background in state government for a newly created executive position charged with overseeing the administrative functions at the school.The University Finance and Administration department, which includes University ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, and the Oliver family unveiled the official portrait of late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver on Thursday, which will be displayed permanently in the New Jersey State House. Oliver served as New Jersey’s second Lieutenant ...
NEW JERSEY – As college students head back to campus for the Fall semester, the Philadelphia Field Office of the FBI has issued a warning for students to be aware of scams involving foreign government impersonators. The FBI said that since 2022 they have seen an increase of criminal actors ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Police Department is one of 102 police agencies around the state that has received funding for the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to deter impaired driving. On Friday, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – A raccoon killed by a dog at Pennington Park in Delanco has tested positive for rabies, according to an announcement by the Burlington County Health Department on Friday. The Department says that on Tuesday, August 12, a raccoon was killed by a dog near the park's small dog ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market's 2025 season is in full swing! The Market is back this weekend on Sunday, August 17.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 Mercantile ...
FLORENCE, NJ — The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will be coming to Burlington County later this month for residents to have easy access to services, including obtaining a REAL ID license. The MVC Mobile Unit will be at the Burlington Township Municipal Building on Friday, August 29 ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – A Burlington County woman is taking on the challenging national political climate as the president of the National Young Democrats of America (YDA) in the hope of raising the voices and engagement of young voters in every election. Fatima Heyward, a resident of Marlton, was ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Take a trip back to the 90s with a free performance by one of the country's premier boyband tributes this weekend. Larger Than Life will be coming to Burlington County on Friday, August 15 as part of the Burlington County 2025 Summer Concert Series. The show will be taking place at ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – An ordinance recently adopted by the Mount Laurel Council, unanimously, authorizes a TNVR program that, in part, traps stray and feral cats, neuters and vaccinates such animals, and releases them back into the community.During the neutering or spaying process, the veterinarian ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Almost all young hockey players dream of making it to the National Hockey League – local resident Devin Kaplan actually did it.The Bridgewater native made his big-league debut in the Philadelphia Flyers' season-ending 5–4 loss at Buffalo April 18. He recorded one hit and one-shot ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County and the Burlington County Institute of Technology/Burlington County Special Services School District will host a special employment fair with information about career opportunities and job openings with the County and the two County school districts.The Burlington ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Library will be commemorating the finale of its summer reading program with an End of Summer Reading Party this weekend.The party will be taking place at the Library on Saturday, August 16 from 11AM to 2PM.The Mount Laurel Library's Summer Reading Program began ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Two individuals are now facing criminal charges after fleeing from police officers who identified a stolen vehicle they were driving, according to the Mount Laurel Township Police Department (MLPD).The MLPD says that at approximately 9:57 p.m. on July 31, officers were conducting ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A 25-year-old Mount Laurel resident is facing criminal charges after sexually assaulting a juvenile girl that he met through a messaging app, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Mount Laurel Police Chief Timothy Hudnall. The defendant, Jake E.
NEW JERSEY - The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs is warning licensed professionals to be aware of an ongoing scam that tries to trick recipients into downloading malicious software. According to the Division, recipients receive a fictitious email encouraging them to download “a new license ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Looking for a way to beat the heat with your family this week? Join the Mount Laurel Library for a movie-filled afternoon. Join the Library on Thursday, August 14 at 1PM in the Craft Room for an open-door screening of the 2018 Disney film A Wrinkle In Time. A Wrinkle In Time is ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Eight women will be named “Outstanding Women of Burlington County” at an upcoming awards ceremony honoring them for their leadership achievements and service to their communities.Organized by the Burlington County Commissioners and the Burlington County Women’s Advisory ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A suspect is now facing criminal charges after being accused of threatening to bomb a local business, according to the Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) in their weekly newsletter. At approximately 2:03 p.m. on Friday, August 1, MLPD officers responded to the 600 block of ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – August is National Breastfeeding Month and Burlington County is hosting a special resource fair to help educate new and expecting parents about breastfeeding benefits and supports.Burlington County’s Breastfeeding Celebration & Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, August ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — Three Burlington County towns — including Moorestown — have been deemed ready for the big and small screens through a New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) program.The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, part of the NJEDA, announced earlier this month ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton, Burlington County Commissioners, and Burlington County Sheriff’s Office want to make sure every Burlington County child is prepared to return to school this fall.Now through Wednesday, August 13, all three offices will collect donations of new ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Several pieces of art created by seniors and teenagers from Mount Laurel are currently on display at exhibits at Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton.The Smithville Mansion Annex Art Gallery is hosting the Burlington County Senior Art Show and selections from the Burlington ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening, whether it be the hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty, or peace throughout the growing season. Embrace what makes you happy as you tend, view, and enjoy every aspect of your garden.Weather, busy schedules, and ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch Free Public Library is holding a comprehensive collection of documents and books signed by our nation’s presidents and vice presidents from the late 18th century all the way to present day. The exhibit is on display through Saturday, August 30.This is a unique ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ The 26-year-old Somerville man who had all the right answers during a 16-game winning streak on the Jeopardy! TV game show last month threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Somerset Patriots game at TD Bank Ballpark Thursday night.Scott Riccardi, a 2021 graduate, proudly ...
MILWAUKEE, WI - Mila Siu, an 11-year-old from Short HIlls, traveled to Milwaukee, WI to fence in the biggest USA Nationals competitions, and placed 7th, according to her coach, Nicholas Vomero, owner of Elite Fencers Club. Mila’s mom, Melody, shared that Mila began fencing when she was eight years ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel School District was recently named as one of the state's school districts to secure a state grant to help improve student literacy. According to the announcement by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE), the Mount Laurel School District will receive a ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Enjoy a Few More Weekends of Outdoor Music at Burlington County's 2025 Summer Concert Series: Burlington County residents can look forward to a few more weeks of music at the ...