Mount Laurel Top Stories
By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
May 20, 2025
NEWARK, NJ – A federal prosecutor has dropped Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka's misdemeanor charge of trespassing in connection with a high-profile incident last week outside an immigrant detention center, but has charged U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver with assault and interference in that same ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Chiefs of Police Association will be holding its annual ceremony to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty in Burlington County.The Fallen Officers Memorial Service will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10AM at the Burlington County ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - William Tait IV has been tapped as the 22nd president of Rutgers University, concluding an exhaustive search that began in January, it was announced Monday morning. Tate has been the president of the Louisiana State University system since 2021, when he became the first Black ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Burlington County Commissioners adopted a resolution last week opposing federal legislation that would slash billions from Medicaid and make other changes that County officials say will “put thousands of county residents at risk of losing health care and other critical ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is celebrating a major milestone of one of its team members. K-9 Flash and his handler, Officer Smith, graduated on May 8 from the prestigious Atlantic County John “Sonny” Burke K-9 Academy, Patrol/Scent Class #15. The rigorous 22-week ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Township of Mount Laurel will be hosting a Memorial Day Tribute this week to honor those heroes who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. All members of the public are invited to attend.The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 4PM at the Mount Laurel ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Celebrate the end of the school year with two concerts performed by the students of Lenape High School this week.Lenape High School will be hosting its Choral Concert on Tuesday, May 20 at 7PM and its Instrumental Concert on Thursday, May 22 at 7PM.The community is welcome to attend ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – By a unanimous vote, Mount Laurel Council on May 5 adopted a resolution that authorized the Township to work with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey in the “cooperative purchasing” of what the Township called the Marne Highway Splash Park.The resolution indicated ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County has a new tool to raise awareness about mental health and let residents suffering from conditions like anxiety, stress, depression and substance use disorder know they are not alone.The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Department of Human ...
NEW JERSEY — After a multi-day strike affecting commuters and transit riders across the state, regular weekday NJ Transit train service will resume with the start of the service day on Tuesday, May 20, NJ Transit.Gov. Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri announced Sunday that ...
Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka appeared in federal court for a status conference on Thursday morning following his arrest last week when he was handcuffed and charged with federal trespassing at an immigrant detention center. A status conference is a court-ordered meeting, often held before a trial, at ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On April 30, 2025, a NJ Lottery player went to the Phillipsburg Paul Mart, located at 462 S. Main St., with the intent of playing a scratch-off game. Prior to purchasing tickets, the player spotted a $100 bill on the store’s counter. Little did they know that an act of good faith ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — UPDATE: Mount Laurel Road is now open, according to a Nixle alert sent by the MLPD at 11:55AM Sunday.The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is advising motorists to avoid one of the Township's main roads following a traffic accident.According to a Nixle alert sent out via ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Netflix is officially ready to rock…and roll! Lights! Camera! Action! In its boldest production yet in New Jersey, Netflix is set to break ground on a massive $903 million film and television studio at the historic Fort Monmouth military base, in Monmouth County. A private ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - At the very top of Alex Geppert’s LinkedIn profile is a statement that reads like a challenge and a mission: “Technology is fast, and so am I.”It’s not a boast – it’s a fair summary of a young scholar who, at just 18, will graduate from Rutgers on May 18 with a double major in ...
EASTAMPTION, NJ – An investigation led by a Mount Laurel Police Department detective has led to the arrest of a 69-year-old man who had approximately 340,000 images and videos of child pornography in his possession, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. In a Friday afternoon ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the Mount Laurel Police Department successfully completed an annual bike ride to honor fallen police officers from around the country.Members of the Police Unity Tour Team of Mount Laurel rode their bikes 300 miles to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in ...
SHAMONG, NJ — Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) Superintendent Dr. Carol Birnbohm has announced her retirement, the district announced on Thursday.The LRHSD Board of Education formally approved Birnbohm's retirement, effective September 1, 2025, at its meeting on May 14. Superintendent ...
TRENTON, NJ – Mount Laurel Township has been awarded a $7,000 grant as part of the annual statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign focused on driving home the life-saving importance of wearing seat belts.According to an announcement by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Get Revved Up for the Rancocas Woods Annual Car Show: If you are a car enthusiast or like to show off your prized four-wheel possession, then sign up to participate in the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Catch a movie and a show at the Mount Laurel Library this weekend!On Saturday, May 17 at 1PM, the Library will be showing the 2024 film Thelma, which tells the story of Thelma Post, not your average 93-year-old grandma. Tenacious, determined and on a mission after she gets conned ...
EASTAMPTON, NJ — Burlington County’s Historic Smithville Park will become a Neverland of family fun and adventure during this year’s May Faire, taking place this weekend.The annual spring festival returns on Sunday, May 18, and will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Burlington County’s acquisition ...
MAPLE SHADE, NJ — Members of the community can raise a glass to support the Mount Laurel Police Department's K9 Unit at a fundraiser taking place at a popular local brewery this weekend.Dr. Brewlittle's Beer in Maple Shade will be hosting a Mount Laurel K9 Benefit on Saturday, May 17 at the brewery ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Recently, the Adult Education program at the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) proudly hosted its first-ever Career Expo, welcoming more than 48 local employers and drawing strong attendance from job seekers, adult learners, and high school students from across ...
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst's (JBMDL) Air and Space Open House returns this weekend.The 2025 "Power in the Pines" Air and Space Open House will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and May 18 from 9AM to 3:30PM on both days. The event is free and ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Council unanimously approved an ordinance on May 5 that would allow the Walmart along Route 73 near Fellowship Road to add to that building, leaving only a Mount Laurel Planning Board resolution in the way of the expansion proceeding. “Walmart is going to be ...
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 ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A 26-year-old Maple Shade man has been charged with possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) as well as Animal Cruelty, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher J. Fletcher announced on Monday.Hunter Roy was ...
MEDFORD, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District's (LRHSD) Office of Media and Communications will be rolling out the red carpet at Lenape High School this week in honor of its four high schools' media students. The 29th Annual LDTV Awards are taking place on Thursday, May 15 at 7PM in the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel voters should check their polling places before heading to cast their ballots in the June 10 Primary Election, advises Township officials. Burlington County has redistricted Mount Laurel, and there are now 36 voting districts in the Township. Because of the ...