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Mount Laurel Top Stories

June 26, 2025

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Event update: Due to the predicted thunderstorms Saturday night, organizers have made the decision to postpone the event to this Sunday, June 29 from 10am to 2pm in conjunction with the weekly Rancocas Woods Farmers Market. Mount Laurel residents and visitors can enjoy a familiar ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — About 231 parking spaces would be available in the business section of Rancocas Woods under a proposed redevelopment plan, Mount Laurel’s planner said Tuesday at a public community meeting. The new total number of parking spaces – which is about 140 more than currently exists – ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is urging residents to practice safety measures following a car theft incident that took place in the Township this weekend. According to a statement by the MLPD, a Mount Laurel officer conducting a proactive residential patrol in the ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A dog park and a splash park that will double as a playground will be built in the vicinity of Creek Road and Marne Highway in Rancocas Woods, Mount Laurel Township Manager Meredith Riculfy said during a meeting held Tuesday about the Rancocas Woods Redevelopment Plan. TAPinto ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate recently advanced legislation that would ensure non-resident military spouses are not excluded from public employment. S-4039, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Gordon Johnson, passed the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Start your weekend off with some magic at the Mount Laurel Library.The Library will be hosting Magic Jim for two free performances on Friday, June 27 — 4PM to 4:45PM and 5PM to 5:45PM.Magic Jim — Jim Vagias, a former teacher — has been using his skills as an entertainer and ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — As temperatures soar across the country, the American Humane Society is reminding pet owners to take precautions to protect their animals from heat-related dangers.“Unlike humans, dogs do not sweat to regulate their temperatures as efficiently as we do,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Parents may soon be able to take paid time off from work to attend those special school events and important meetings with their children's educators without the financial impact under proposed legislation. The measure, Senate Bill 172, would permit employers to provide full paid ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Join the Mount Laurel Library this week for a fun, free and interactive class designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Library will be hosting an Arts and Crafts class designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities on ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners helped additional residents fulfill their dream of becoming homeowners.The Commissioners voted last month to approve $80,000 in assistance to four buyers under the County’s first-time homebuyers. Each family received $20,000 to be used for ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners, Burlington County Health Department and Burlington County Office of Emergency Management are advising Burlington County residents to take precautions during the next three days of extreme heat.The National Weather Service has issued a Code ...

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CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — A well-traveled ramp on I-295 is scheduled to be closed overnight this week for ongoing construction as part of the Direct Connection project, according to an announcement by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. In addition, closures are scheduled on I-76 and Route 72 as ...

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JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst held a Change of Command ceremony June 17 to install U.S. Air Force Col. Michael D. Stefanovic assumed command of both JB MDL and the 87th Air Base Wing. The traditional ceremony brought together service members, civilian ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Not just every once in a while or even every other game, the 2025 Lenape High School girls lacrosse program were instead faced with a tough opponent each and every time that they stepped on the field to meet the competition.But, the Indians responded with seemingly endless fight, ...

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Five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup (the “Product”) have been recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability, announced Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.  Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, said ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Jonathan Holloway said he will be packing up most of the swag, save for a sizable mug collection that has accumulated in his office over the past five years as Rutgers president.What he’s leaving behind, however, are a few priceless pieces of advice for his successor, William F.

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Daniel’s Law – a state statute that protects the home addresses and phone numbers of public servants such as judges and police – prevents members of the media from publically revealing that information, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled.The high court on Tuesday upheld a lower ...

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NEWARK - One of the largest solar power installations at any container terminal in the world has been completed at Port Newark Container Terminal and is an effort to reduce hazardous emissions and safeguard residents’ health by improving air quality in the East Ward.Mayor Ras J. Baraka, joined by ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — A beloved Bordentown summer event returns this weekend. The 12th Annual Street of Dreams Car Show is taking place on Saturday, June 21 from 5PM to 9PM on Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown City.Organized by the Foundation for Bordentown Traditions, the free-to-attend event will ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Senate has advanced legislation that would criminalize machine gun conversion devices.The bill, S-3893, cleared the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee on Thursday and would establish criminal penalties for the sale and possession of any device capable of ...

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NEW JERSEY – New Jersey is expecting its first heat wave of the summer in the coming week.  The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) reminded residents to be aware of the impact of high temperatures and ways to beat the heat.According to weather forecasts, New Jersey is ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market's 2025 season is in full swing!  The Market is back this weekend on Sunday, June 22.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 ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County residents can look forward to a summer of music featuring favorite hits from the likes of Taylor Swift, Jimmy Buffet, 80s rock legends and more.The Burlington County Summer Concert Series is returning this year with more great tribute and cover bands from all eras ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Burlington County is entering into another partnership to help make sure that vulnerable residents don’t go hungry.The County Commissioners approved a new partnership between the Burlington County Department of Human Services’ Office on Aging and the Food Bank of South Jersey and ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Celebrate the start of summer — and a season filled with reading — at the Mount Laurel Library this weekend.The Library will be hosting its Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 21 from 11AM to 2PM.The event will feature fun activities both inside and outside the ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Burlington County is about to experience the hottest temperatures of the year.A Heat Advisory is in effect in Mount Laurel beginning at 11AM on Wednesday, June 18 through 8PM on Thursday, June 19, according to the National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly (NWS). Dangerous ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's recreational offerings have expanded thanks to a recent grand opening of one of the Township's new fields. Mount Laurel held an official grand opening for the Township's new cricket field on June 12. Councilwoman Fozia Janjua and officers from the Mount Laurel ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Juneteenth — June 19 —  is a state and federal holiday that commemorates the historic day of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended. A federal order was issued to abolish slavery in accordance with the ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Registration is now open for Mount Laurel's 3rd Annual Community Camp Out, taking place this summer at Laurel Acres Park.Celebrate the United States' official national Park and Recreation Month by camping out with family, friends and neighbors during the free Community Camp Out, ...

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MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County is taking additional steps to expand its regional trails network.The County was awarded a $75,000 grant from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) to assist the County with planning for another extension of the Delaware River Heritage Trail. The ...

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