Mount Laurel Top Stories
By JIM LONERGAN
July 4, 2025
JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Independence Day 2025 lands on a Friday, setting the stage for a full weekend of celebration along the Jersey Shore. From beachfront fireworks and lively parades to concerts, family festivals and late night, communities up and down the coast are ready to welcome locals and ...
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 Florence Township Library, located at 1350 Hornberger Avenue ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A 25-year-old Camden County man has been convicted for his role in a fatal shooting that took place in a Maple Shade apartment complex in early 2022.Teon Macklin-Goodwine, 25, of Clementon was found guilty by a Superior Court jury on July 2 on charges of Felony Murder (First ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey State Lawmakers pushed through two measures before their summer recess aimed at creating a greater focus on veterans through a stand-alone Department of Veterans Affairs and an Office of the Veteran Advocate. The State Legislature voted on Monday, June 30, to create a ...
TRENTON, NJ — Five days of events chock-full of American history are set to take place right in our backyard with "Heritage Weekend” in Trenton beginning on Friday.While the iconic vision of Washington crossing the Delaware in 1776 is etched into the minds of Americans, many do not know how his ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — With Independence Day taking place on a Friday this year, Mount Laurel residents may wonder how the holiday affects government business as well as garbage collection. TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered!Because the Mount Laurel municipal building will already be closed on July 4 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) has been accused of violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), according to a Wednesday announcement by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR.) The agencies say that the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – One of New Jersey’s most influential attorneys has been tapped as Rutgers University's executive vice president for legal affairs and general counsel.The appointment of William Castner, who had served as chief counsel to former Gov. Jon Corzine, commissioner on the New Jersey ...
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 July 2025 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — As the community gets ready for Mount Laurel's second annual Fireworks and First Responders Night, those attending should be aware of parking and shuttle options for what is anticipated to be a popular event. Fireworks and First Responders Night is taking place on Thursday, July ...
COLUMBUS, NJ — A Mount Laurel police officer has been honored by a non-profit that benefits un-housed and underserved individuals in South Jersey.Lieutenant Jeffrey Palladino was recognized as a 2025 Community Hero by the Beloved Project of New Jersey. The Willingboro-based organization has a ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed a record $58.8 billion fiscal year 2026 budget into law late Monday night.“This budget exemplifies our dedication to fiscal responsibility, affordability, and opportunity for all New Jerseyans," Murphy's office said in a news release early Tuesday morning.The ...
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 June 2025! Three Lenape H.S. Students Accepted into Highly Competitive Governor's School of NJ Program: Three Lenape High School students have been accepted ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Several Lenape High School graduates competed in collegiate sports this recently concluded outdoor season. Let’s take a glance back at some of their many accomplishments. This is the first installation of star student athletes:Nyla Hannah and Tori Sutera were both on the roster ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel will be holding what has turned into its annual 4th of July fireworks celebration this week.The Second Annual "Fireworks and First Responders Night" is taking place on Thursday, July 3 starting at 5:30PM at Laurel Acres Park, located at 1045 S. Church Street. The ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County officials are mourning the loss of former New Jersey State Senator, Assemblywoman and Freeholder Catherine Costa, who passed away last week at the age of 99. Costa, who lived in Willingboro and Mount Laurel, was a Burlington County Freeholder from 1972 to ...
CHESTERFIELD, NJ — Burlington County celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the first farms entering the farmland preservation program on June 27 with a ceremony at the Chesterfield Firehouse — significant, because the site was the very same location then-Governor Tom Kean visited in June 1985 to ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — While July 4th fireworks lighting up the sky is fun for many families, they can be particularly scary for furry family members. In fact, the upcoming holiday is the one on which animals are most likely to go missing, according to lost pet finder PetAmberAlert which reports that ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Animal Shelter (BCAS) will be holding its next Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic this week.The clinic will be held on Wednesday, July 2 from 3PM to 4PM at the Animal Shelter, located at 35 Academy Drive in Westampton. Pet owners who are bringing an animal that ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) took to social media to remind motorists that road rage is dangerous and illegal in the state, citing a recent incident in Gloucester County.According to the State Police, troopers from Troop "A" Bellmawr Station responded to a report on Monday, June ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A towering 20-foot inflatable cigarette butt took center stage at Bradley Park Thursday morning as teens, local officials, and public health advocates gathered to reinforce New Jersey’s ban on smoking at public beaches. The dramatic display, part of the "No Butts on the Beach" ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Time is ticking to sign up to be a vendor at one of central New Jersey's most beloved cultural events – the Mercer County Italian American Festival. New Jersey has the second-largest population of any state in the U.S.After a five-year hiatus, the Festival, which has historically ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A 19-year-old lifeguard is recovering after being impaled by a beach umbrella while working on the Asbury Park beach Wednesday morning. According to city officials, the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on June 25 while the lifeguard was securing an umbrella to her stand. The ...
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — Military officials are alerting members of the public about a flurry of activity that they may notice taking place across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) for the next week. JBMDL will be conducting a readiness exercise across the installation from ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — A kitten that was recently housed at the Burlington County Animal Shelter in Westampton has tested positive for rabies, the Burlington County Health Department announced on Thursday.The kitten was brought to the shelter on May 29 as a stray and was quarantined until June 19 as a ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Start Your Weekend Off With Some Magic at the Mount Laurel Library: Start your weekend off with some magic at the Mount Laurel Library. The Library will be hosting Magic Jim ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market's 2025 season is in full swing! The Market is back this weekend on Sunday, June 29.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 ...
NEWARK - U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty at her arraignment Wednesday morning on federal charges of assaulting, impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement related to a clash last month at an immigration detention facility in Newark. Groups such as the New Jersey Alliance for ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Baseball fans can beat the heat and learn more about a classic game at a special event hosted by the Mount Laurel Library this weekend.The Library will be hosting author and lecturer Joseph Badowski, who will be presenting “Baseball Talk: The Greatest Game Ever” on Saturday, June ...
TRENTON, NJ – As a sign of the outpouring of support for fallen Trenton Police Detective Timothy Long, a Go Fund Me Page has been established to support the dedicated officer's family following his sudden death. According to the Trenton Police Department, Long, 50, was traveling on I-295 just ...