Mount Laurel Top Stories
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
June 8, 2025
NATIONWIDE – Popular snacks – Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocalate Hazelnut Cream – sold at Aldi grocery stores have been recalled out of concern about undeclared ingredients that could affect those with allergies or severe sensitivity to milk. According to a recall announcement by the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield resident John Mirrione has grown-man strength, and at 60 years old he’s as strong as ever. To prove he still has it, on Sunday, June 1, in front of the United Nations, he broke multiple world strength push-up records, as a tribute to International Children’s Day. By ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill designed to prevent incidents of public unrest – and punish those responsible - was signed into law on June 2 by Governor Phil Murphy. Assembly bill A4652, sponsored by Assemblyman Dan Hutchison and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, delivers a targeted response to the growing trend ...
TRENTON, NJ – A Burlington County man is facing criminal human trafficking charges after trying to have sex with a 12-year-old girl, according to an announcement by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ.)According to the criminal complaint dated ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market's 2025 season is in full swing! The Market is back this weekend on Sunday, June 8.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, NJ — New Jersey households, newly burdened with higher electricity costs, will receive $100 to $250 credits from the state, parceled over six months, to help pay the bills, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday in Newark.Typical households will receive $16.60 per month from July-December.
MEDFORD, NJ — A Lenape High School student has taken home the top prize in a regional competition for her writing talents.Isabel Petta, a freshman English Honors student, won First Place in the 2025 Walt Whitman Association Poetry Contest.The theme for the 2025 contest was “American Character” and ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – A New Jersey State Police (NJSP) detective is now facing a criminal charge after a grand jury indictment related to a 2023 fatal vehicle collision in Springfield Township, Burlington County. As previously reported by TAPinto Bordentown, during the late afternoon of Tuesday, June ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would expand the scope of New Jersey's existing human trafficking laws has advanced in the State Senate. The bill, S-1989, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal unanimously passed the Senate on June 2 by a 38-0 vote. The legislation expands the definition ...
CHESTER, PA — Join the Mount Laurel Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board at a special Philadelphia Union game later this month. The Board will be hosting Mount Laurel Night at the Philadelphia Union game on Saturday, June 14 at 7:30PM. The Union will be taking on Charlotte FC at Subaru Park for ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City Mayor Jennifer Sciortino is inviting couples to be married in one of the City’s historic buildings as part of Bordentown’s 5th Annual Pride and Community Day Celebration taking place later this month.The weddings will be taking place at Old City Hall during the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued a “Code Orange” Air Quality Alert for Southwestern New Jersey and many other parts of the state, effective Wednesday, June 4 through 12AM on Thursday, June 5.A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Burlington County Election officials are reminding residents planning to vote in the upcoming June 10 New Jersey Primary Election — including those in Mount Laurel — to be aware of changes to some polling locations and voting districts.Sample ballots have been mailed to all ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel students are invited to leave their mark on their town's Municipal Building through a contest running until next week. Mount Laurel Township and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy have organized a contest for students to submit their homemade artwork to decorate the ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County’s tastiest dishes and drinks will be showcased again this summer during the upcoming Burlington County Restaurant Week.Now in its 6th year, the weeklong celebration of Burlington County restaurants, taverns, breweries, distilleries, wineries and food trucks ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton is using his birthday to make sure that area children in need have their own special day.In celebration of his birthday in June, Singleton is hosting a “Birthday Cake Kit" collection drive in which community members can donate birthday cake supplies. The ...
STORRS, CT — A student from Mount Laurel has been named to the University of Connecticut's Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.Evelyn Pazan has earned the achievement, the University announced this week. Students who have made the University of Connecticut's Dean's List must meet several ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is warning residents of a recent scam that impersonates the New Jersey State Department of Motor Vehicles (NJMVC) via text messages. The NJMVC has received multiple reports of a recent phishing scam that involves text messages warning ...
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 June 2025 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – With the New Jersey Primary Election Day coming up on Tuesday, June 10, in person, early voting will be held between Tuesday, June 3 and Sunday, June 8.During this timeframe, registered voters from within Burlington County can cast their ballots at the below locations: Rowan ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Lenape High School's champion Mock Trial Team was recently honored by its local Bar Association for its achievements this season.The Mock Trial team was recognized at the Burlington County Bar Association's Law Day Dinner, held on May 7 at the Medford Village Country Club. The team ...
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 May 2025! The Game Setter: Joe Novellino is An Accomplished Captain For Lenape Boys Volleyball: It may not occur very often, but sometimes all of the fine ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A busy portion of Route 73 in Mount Laurel is scheduled to have lane closures for roadwork beginning on Sunday that is expected to last over a week, according to an announcement by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Starting at 8PM on Sunday, June 1 through 5AM on ...
NEW YORK CITY, NY - In case you missed Fleet Week New York 2025, we were able to capture some of the action which began on May 21, with the iconic Parade of Ships sailing into New York Harbor. Among the vessels leading the procession was the USS New York (LPD 21), a San Antonio-class amphibious ...
NEW JERSEY - Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbecues, lawn games, hikes, and gardening, but it can also mean unwanted pests like mosquitoes and ticks. Employing a few preventative strategies can help minimize the annoyance and reduce the risk of tick- and mosquito-borne ...
NEW JERSEY – Are black bears simply doing some shopping at area malls or are they now roaming around the area as they come out of hibernation in the warmer months? On Monday, May 26, a black bear was spotted on Quakerbridge Road near the Mercer On One shopping Plaza in Lawrenceville Township. That ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – No sooner had the sculpture of the jogger in vintage 1980s tracksuit and matching Nike running shoes been lowered from the delivery truck to the sidewalk than a woman strolling down Albany Street did a double-take. A man in a hoodie did the same thing a few seconds later. So did a ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has placed Burlington County on their list of “Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law” released on Friday, May 30. However, the County contends that they have taken no action that would have led to such a ...
NEW JERSEY – As many teens are out looking for summer jobs, the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development recently reminded families about how to properly obtain legal working papers. Working papers continue to be processed through the state Department of Labor's website ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Burlington County is continuing its campaign to eliminate stigmas surrounding mental illness and substance abuse with the return of Camp Cardinal, a free day-camp program for children impacted by substance use disorder.Two Burlington County-sponsored camp sessions will be held this ...