Mount Laurel Top Stories
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
June 17, 2025
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for a Mount Laurel family whose house was destroyed after a driver crashed into their home last week.The Diston Court home of the Rezvine family — Katya, Iliya and their 8-year-old son, 5-year old daughter and 10-month old baby girl — caught ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — This week is National Pollinator Week, a time to celebrate the importance of bees, butterflies, birds and other creatures that help spread pollen among flowers and plants.In honor of Pollinator Week, the Burlington County Parks System has several special events planned to ...
NEW JERSEY – Thanks to the rainy month of May, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has lifted the drought warning across New Jersey that has been in place since November 2024. With the exception of the Coastal South region – Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties; eastern ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel will be hosting its Third Annual Juneteenth event this week. Presented by Mount Laurel Township and the Diversity & Inclusion Board, the Juneteenth Celebration will be taking place on Thursday, June 19 from 4PM to 7PM at Laurel Acres Park, located at 1045 S.
TRENTON, NJ – A report recently released by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) found that an investigation of the Burlington County-based Greater New Jersey Creative Counseling, Inc. found that the health care agency overbilled the Medicaid program by more than $2 million and ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Sunflowers are one of those happy plants many gardeners can’t resist planting. Kids love to watch the plants reach for the sky and everyone enjoys all the visitors. You are likely to see hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators on the flowers, songbirds munching on the seeds, ...
NATIONWIDE — RYOBI Tools USA is recalling over 100,000 cordless hedge trimmers due to a laceration hazard, the company announced on June 12.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC), the safety switch on the 113,000 recalled hedge trimmers — 40V 24-Inch Cordless Hedge ...
NEW JERSEY – A recent study done by WalletHub found that people from New Jersey, on average, have the second-highest incomes in the nation. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's rank in the following ...
TRENTON, N.J. — On a rainy and dreary Saturday afternoon, hundreds of protesters of all ages and races gathered outside the New Jersey State House Annex in Trenton for the “No Kings Day” peaceful demonstration to join a chorus of voices nationwide. The event was part of a national day of protests ...
A nationwide recall has been issued for Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs, announced Church & Dwight Co., The products are being recalled due to potential microbial contamination identified as fungi in cotton swab components, ...
TRENTON, NJ — A Philadelphia man has been charged with human trafficking and attempted sex crimes after he allegedly arranged to sexually assault who he thought was a 12-year-old girl at a Burlington County hotel.Bruce Drelich, 60, was charged with conspiracy to commit human trafficking (1st ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market's 2025 season is in full swing! The Market is back this weekend on Sunday, June 15.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 ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Three Lenape High School students have been accepted into a highly-competitive and prestigious summer program.Amogh Biradar, Nesa Shah and Jessica Yao have been accepted into the 2025 Governor's School of New Jersey program, a tuition-free, summer, residential program for ...
TRENTON, NJ – Scores of people are expected to take part in rallies across New Jersey, including at the New Jersey State House in Trenton, as part of a national movement dubbed “No Kings National Day of Defiance” on June 14, 2025. Protest organizers say that the day's events are part of “a mass ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is asking for the public's help with its investigation into a criminal mischief incident that took place at one of the Township's stores this week. Mount Laurel patrol officers responded to 100 Centerton Road — listed as the address of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Do you enjoy working outdoors, especially when the weather is warm? Mount Laurel Township may have the perfect job for you. Mount Laurel's Public Works Department is currently hiring for a seasonal laborer position.The job's duties include a variety of routine, repetitive, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Now that the season is complete, it’s time to celebrate the lofty accomplishments of the Lenape High School boys volleyball program.Conor McVeigh, the head coach of the Indians, reflects upon some of the most memorable victories this spring.“We were able to beat Rancocas Valley ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The community is invited to celebrate the second of the two Eid festivals in the Islamic calendar at an event in Mount Laurel this weekend.South Jersey's Second Annual Eid-Al Adha Festival is taking place on Saturday, June 14 from 2PM to 7PM at Laurel Acres Park, located at 1045 ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters took to the polls on Tuesday for a gubernatorial primary election that drew the highest campaign spending in Garden State history, exceeding $122 million. Democrat Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill will be taking on Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the November General ...
NEW JERSEY — In surprisingly quick order, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill snagged their parties’ nominations to run for New Jersey governor in November. The primary races, with six Democrats and five Republicans, were called by The Associated Press less than 40 minutes after ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A house fire that occurred yesterday in Mount Laurel was caused by a fatal motor vehicle incident, says the Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD). Mount Laurel Police and the Mount Laurel Fire Department were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Diston Court on Tuesday, ...
TRENTON — The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee on June 5 advanced legislation to establish the New Jersey First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program. The bill, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal, would provide tax incentives to help residents save for purchasing their ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is actively investigating a series of motor vehicle thefts that took place in parts of the Township early this morning. According to a statement released by the MLPD, the Department's Detective Bureau is investigating auto thefts from ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Playing against a constant onslaught of talented, accomplished opposition, the Lenape High School softball program competed admirably and confidently this recently concluded season.Nicole Patterson, the head coach for the Indians, recalls some of the most memorable wins from this ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, for a gubernatorial primary election that’s drawing the highest campaign spending in Garden State history, exceeding $122 million. Voters will choose from a field of six Democrats and five Republicans. Each party’s winner will face off ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) will be hosting a Retirement Seminar in Bordentown this week to help members of the military prepare for their transition out of active duty service. At the half-day seminar, a Veterans Service Officer will be present to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is welcoming two new furry additions to its team. Two new canine officers — K-9 Cooper and K-9 Barkley, officially joined the Department on June 6 after graduating from the New Jersey State Police Canine Academy. Named after two believed ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Primary Election Day is this Tuesday, June 10, and offers registered Democrats and Republicans the opportunity to help select their party’s candidates for this fall’s General Election.Early voting has already started, but for voters planning to cast ballots this Tuesday, ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ – An investigation is now underway into the discovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) found in a Burlington County neighborhood. According to the Moorestown Police Department (MPD), on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, information was received regarding an (IED) possibly ...
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka filed a lawsuit Tuesday morning against Alina Habba, interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, and Ricky Patel, special agent in charge at Homeland Security Investigations, charging they subjected him to false arrest and malicious prosecution on May 9 outside the ...