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May 30, 2025

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Army Reserve Leader to Deliver Keynote Address at Friday's Burlington County Memorial Day Ceremony: Army Reserves Col. John V. Wildermann, Congressional Legislative Liaison ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods business area of Mount Laurel is kicking off the summer this weekend with a Summer Block Party and the start of the 2025 Farmers Market season. The festivities are taking place on Sunday, June 1 from 10AM to 3PM at 118 Creek Road (Exit 43 off of Route ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – If you're planning to travel by plane for business or pleasure, consider signing up for the TSA PreCheck that makes it faster for travelers in the U.S. with a security check time averaging five minutes. Mount Laurel Township is partnering with IDEMIA, a TSA enrollment provider, ...

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BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A decorated U.S. Army Reserves Colonel will join with the Burlington County Commissioners and other elected officials, veterans and residents this week to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.Army Reserves Col. John V. Wildermann, ...

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HOPEWELL, NJ — A motor vehicle accident that took place earlier this week in Mercer County has claimed the life of a Lenape High School senior and injured two of his classmates.The head-on collision between a Honda Civic and a tractor trailer took place on Tuesday, May 27 just after 12PM on Route ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards are now open, Burlington County Commissioner Director Dr. Felicia Hopson and Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel have announced.The Commissioners and the Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council will ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. will be holding a four-day Book Sale beginning on Thursday at the Burlington County Library System's Main Branch in Westampton. The Book Sale will be taking place on the following dates:Thursday, May 29, 4PM to 6PM (Members-Only ...

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SHAMONG, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) Board of Education hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Night on May 14, where students and parents from each high school were recognized for their commitment to serving others. “Our student volunteers lead with empathy and ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Did you know that someone in the United States needs a blood donation every 2 seconds? To help meet the urgent need for donors, the Mount Laurel Library is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, June 2 from 2PM to 7PM.Two types of donations will be taken at the ...

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MEDFORD, NJ — Lenape High School Principal Tony Cattani has been selected as one of only three finalists from throughout the country for a prestigious national award.Cattani has been named a finalist for the 2025-2025 National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) National Principal of ...

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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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NEW BRUNSWICK - When four first-year students launched a research project to tackle a social issue on campus in 2022, they were shocked to learn that nearly a third of Rutgers-New Brunswick students were identified as food insecure in a basic needs study.“We were very surprised because we didn’t ...

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FLORENCE, NJ — An exciting four nights of fun returns to the area beginning on Wednesday night. The Roebling Carnival is being held from Wednesday, May 28 through Saturday, May 31 at Nyikita Field, across from the Roebling School, which is located at 1330 Hornberger Avenue. The carnival's hours ...

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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, May 28 from 3PM to 4PM at the Animal Shelter, located at 35 Academy Drive in Westampton. Pet owners who are bringing an animal that ...

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PALMYRA, NJ — Celesta DiLeonardo celebrated her 107th birthday on Wednesday and the Burlington County Commissioners, Burlington County Department of Human Services and Borough of Palmyra teamed up to make the day extra special.Burlington County Commissioner Randy Brolo and Palmyra Mayor Gina Ragomo ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Chief Master Sergeant James Kana was a leader for almost four decades in the United States Air Force, particularly with posts at Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst. Now, this Memorial Day, he will lead the annual Hightstown Parade to commemorate the occasion. TAPinto East ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Interested in working for Burlington County? The County is currently seeking individuals to join the Department of Public Safety as Telecommunicator Trainees, or 9-1-1 dispatchers. The 9-1-1 dispatcher trainee job is a full-time position that includes a one-year paid training ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – William Tate IV rolled into New Iberia, La., population 28,555 by last count, in a giant purple bus last year to check out the country’s oldest rice mill that’s so revered it stands out even in sugarcane country.Tate, the then-president of Louisiana State University who was on a ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Francesca Mani, a Westfield teen who has been advocating for stronger laws surrounding AI, was with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump when the President signed into law the “Take it Down” bill on Monday.The new law bans nonconsensual online publication of sexually ...

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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 May 2025 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would prohibit the declawing of a cat or other animal in New Jersey unless it was deemed necessary by a veterinarian for a therapeutic purpose has advanced in the State Legislature.The bill, S-1406, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) and Vin Gopal ...

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MEDFORD, NJ — The community is invited to celebrate the skills and hard work of Lenape High School's art students at an annual event taking place next week.The Lenape High School Art Show is taking place on Thursday, May 29 from 6PM to 8PM at the North Gym at Lenape High School,Free to attend and ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Mount Laurel Township recently received a large infusion of state aid to support local programs to keep the community looking its best. Under the Clean Communities grant program administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Mount Laurel was ...

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - The New Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM) marked a major milestone Tuesday with a celebratory ribbon-cutting to open its 60th Annual Spring Conference at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.The Spring Conference is NJCM’s premier event, bringing together local ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ — Burlington County law enforcement and elected officials came together this week to honor police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice during an annual event. The Burlington County Police Chiefs Association held its annual Fallen Officers Memorial Service on May 21 at the ...

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PISCATAWAY – Tom Maniscalco, an 85-year-old engineering student who on Sunday became the oldest graduate in Rutgers’ 258-year history, had just given the traditional Red Lion Bell a mighty ring when he paused to offer some advice to his younger classmates.You – yes, each one of you! -  can change ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Memorial Day is a holiday honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, is taking place this year on Monday, May 26. Memorial Day is a State and Federal holiday, so both State and ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Did you know that someone in the United States needs a blood donation every 2 seconds? The Mount Laurel Police Department is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 28 from 2PM to 7PM in the General Meeting Room of the Community Center, located at 100 Mount ...

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NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey National Guard recently presented Purple Heart medals to a dozen U.S. Army soldiers who served in Operation Inherent Resolve. On Saturday, May 17, a ceremony was held to honor members of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team who received the Purple Heart for injuries ...

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EASTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Commissioners commemorated the 50th anniversary of the preservation of Historic Smithville Park on May 18 during the annual May Faire festival where officials announced plans for additional restoration work and a new trail connection.“Burlington County is a ...

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