Mount Laurel Top Stories
By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
July 14, 2025
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — “Spill the tea” at a special event at the Mount Laurel Library this week. The Library will be hosting Open Mic Night on Wednesday, July 16 at 6PM. Join the Library for an evening of spoken word, poetry, storytelling, comedy, performance and song. Those participating are invited ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Keep your flowers blooming longer and your garden a bit tidier with deadheading. Removing faded flowers can promote repeat bloom on some plants, encourage fuller, more compact growth, and tidy up the garden.Use a bypass hand pruner, garden snips or other dead-heading tool to ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Adam Sandler has returned to the Garden State, this time not in front of the camera but behind it, producing a new Netflix film starring his teenage daughter, Sadie Sandler. Production on “Don't Say Good Luck” is underway in Cranford, with filming expected to continue over the next ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - As summer travel heats up and millions of Americans head to beaches and lakes, a new national safety study has named Asbury Park the third safest summer destination in the United States for 2025—standing out for its strong water safety record and family-friendly appeal.According ...
TRENTON, NJ – A measure sponsored by State Senator Linda Greenstein and Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy (both D-Mercer/Middlesex) to require pharmacies to give customers information regarding insulin manufacturer assistance programs has been signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.The lawmakers say ...
MERCER COUNTY – Travelers who fly American Airlines will now be able to connect between Philadelphia International Airport and Trenton-Mercer Airport with the expansion of bus service between the airports. The bus service will be provided by The Landline Company beginning on September 22 with three ...
NEW JERSEY — The U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force recently concluded a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative with the help of federal, state and local law enforcement partners, including the Burlington County Sheriff's Department and Burlington County ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market's 2025 season is in full swing! The Market is back this weekend on Sunday, July 13.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 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — UPDATE: Marne Highway has now re-opened, according to a Nixle alert sent by the Mount Laurel Police Department at 9:10PM on Thursday. A portion of Marne Highway in Mount Laurel has been shut down due to a “utility problem”, according to the Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD).A ...
FLORENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Although the Fourth of July may have passed, you'll still have a chance to attend a nearby event this weekend to celebrate with a parade, concert and fireworks. Nearby Florence Township will be holding its annual Patriotic Celebration Day on Saturday, July 12, with a full ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — End the weekend on a musical note, and beat the heat, with a concert at the Mount Laurel Library.The Homegrown String Band will be performing a free show at the Library on Sunday, July 13 at 2PM as part of the Library's free Sunday Concert Series.With a repertoire of traditional ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Lazy Dog Restaurants is moving towards opening its first-ever South Jersey location in the building once occupied by Don Pablo’s on the 1300 block of Nixon Drive in Mount Laurel and Moorestown Townships, a company spokesperson told TAPinto Mount Laurel. “It’s taken us a bit ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A recent report released by the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General and the Office of Justice Data (OJD) cited a 2024 incident by a Mount Laurel Township police officer as part of 2024 data on “Major Discipline” actions around the state. According to the Attorney General's ...
EDISON, NJ - U.S. ICE (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents raided an Edison warehouse on Tuesday morning, according to a representative from an immigrant rights organization. Pablo Almiron, from Resistencia en Accion NJ, says ICE raided the Alba Wine & Spirits Warehouse, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Tuition for in-state Rutgers undergraduate students will rise 5%, and out-of-state students will see a 6% increase in their tuition bills.Additionally, mandatory student fees will increase 5% for all students.The hikes were unveiled Tuesday as the Rutgers Board of Governors voted to ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is urging New Jersey residents to be aware of potential scammers who may prey upon people seeking to help the victims of the tragic Texas floods. According to reports, more than 100 people have died following the July 4 flash flooding in ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Many local student athletes from Mount Laurel competed in college sports with dignity and pride during this recently concluded outdoor season. Let’s take a look back at some of their many accomplishments. This is the second installation. Here is the first. Sidney Whetstone ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Beat the heat while enjoying a free performance by one of the area's premier bands at a special event hosted by the Mount Laurel Library this week. The Library will be hosting the Golden Eagle Community Band on Thursday, July 10 at 6PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center, ...
CHERRY HILL/EVESHAM, NJ — Route 70 is scheduled to have several overnight ramp and intersection closures this week in Camden County and Burlington County due to final paving, according to an announcement by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). The closures will be taking place ...
KERRVILLE, TEXAS – A New Jersey native who joined the U.S. Coast Guard while still a student at Rider University is being hailed as an “American Hero” for his efforts to rescue victims in the tragic flash flooding in Texas. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Scott Ruskan was on ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Comments made at a June meeting regarding the Rancocas Woods Redevelopment Plan suggest that a common way to alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of Masonville and Creek Roads near Interstate 295 may not necessarily be in compliance with traffic code. There is no ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A Heat Advisory has been issued for Mount Laurel in advance of high humidity that is expected to hit the region this week.The Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10AM through 8PM on Tuesday, July 8, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).While Tuesday's forecast calls ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Spotswood High School sophomore Tyrus Lazar was the person to beat in Friday's 2025 Fourth of July Pizza-Eating Contest in Gloria Bradford Borough Park. Sponsored by Maria's Pizza Milltown, Lazar was in the hunt to defend his title. Lazar dethroned Pete Lewandowski last summer in the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The 410 units that satisfy Mount Laurel’s fourth round of affordable housing prospective need are located within nine lodging facilities on or adjacent to Route 73, a review of the Township’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan showed. “These were properties that the Township, ...
CHESTERFIELD, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners celebrated the 40th anniversary of the first farms entering preservation on June 27 and announced that another 478 acres of county farmland may soon be protected.Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel and Commissioner ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Make the most of every square inch of garden space and containers with succession planting. As you harvest your first crop of the season, consider replanting the space with a vegetable that will mature and can be harvested before the end of the growing season.Start by ...
TRENTON, NJ – On Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed New Jersey’s FY 2026 budget into law. Among its provisions is a restructured supplemental Realty Transfer Fee — popularly referred to as the “mansion tax” — which now fully shifts the responsibility to sellers for closings on July 10, 2025.“On June ...
SOMERSET, NJ—In recent weeks, a string of high-dollar scams—ranging from fraudulent cryptocurrency investments to impersonation schemes—has defrauded Franklin residents of thousands of dollars, according to reports from the Franklin Township Police Department.In one of the most substantial losses, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – More than 100 people of all ages and ethnicities braved the summer heat mid-day Thursday in East Windsor to call on Home Depot to prevent the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) from arresting individuals on the company's property. Protesters lined up in front ...
NEW JERSEY — After several crash fatalities during the 2024 4th of July holiday, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) will be increasing traffic enforcement during this year's holiday weekend, according to an announcement. The NJSP will be increasing traffic enforcement throughout the state from 6PM ...