Mount Laurel Top Stories
By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
March 13, 2025
FLORENCE, NJ — Burlington County residents have a new location to bring unwanted books.A book recycling bin has been added to the Burlington County Resource Complex at 22000 Burlington-Columbus Road in Florence, so residents can re-purpose unwanted books rather than dispose of them in household ...
NEWARK, NJ — Fallen Newark Police Det. Joseph Anthony Azcona had always been a defender, beginning with his early years on the soccer field sporting a yellow jersey and cleats, said his youth coach. “He always wanted to be one of the defenders and never wanted to leave that position,” said Jose ...
MULLICA HILL, NJ — Several Lenape High School students recently participated in a regional Model United Nations conference, with two students taking home awards for their efforts.The students attended the “ViewMUN” Conference, which was hosted by Clearview High School in Mullica Hill on March ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The treasurer of a labor union that represents firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in several Burlington County municipalities — including Bordentown Township — has been charged with stealing almost $10,000 from the organization.Burlington County Prosecutor ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Burlington County had the lowest average county tax in New Jersey once again in 2024, according to the latest New Jersey Department of Community Affairs property tax data.Released last week, the DCA data showed the county portion of the average residential tax bill for a home ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Enjoy a day or night at the theater while supporting Lenape High School students this weekend.Lenape students will be presenting their Spring Musical, Mamma Mia! for three more upcoming performances:Friday, March 14 at 7PMSaturday, March 15 at 1PMSaturday, March 15 at 7PM The students ...
WILLINGBORO, NJ – UPDATE: Nedgine Derilus has been located, according to an update by the Willingboro Police Department posted on its Facebook page at 7:40PM on Wednesday night.“Nedgine has been safely located in Philadelphia and reunited with her family," said the Willingboro Police Department.
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Do you know an outstanding female graduating senior from Mount Laurel who deserves a scholarship to continue her education?Applications are now open for the Burlington County Women's Advisory Council scholarships for 2025. This year, the Advisory Council will be offering five ...
BELMAR, NJ – In a show of appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces, the Borough of Belmar is offering free season beach badges to military veterans for the 2025 summer season. This new initiative aims to provide veterans with easier and more convenient access to Belmar’s scenic ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Are you a parent or caregiver of an infant who is looking to meet up with other residents with babies around the same age? The Mount Laurel Library is hosting the perfect event for you this week. The Library is hosting a “Baby and Me” Meet Up on Friday, March 14 from 10:30AM to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's troll — along with 18 others in Burlington County — is sticking around for good. The Burlington County Commissioners announced this week that Elbo Park's Sally McScraps, along with the other trolls that make up the Burlington County Troll Trek, will remain part of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through a new community reporting system.The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website last year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly ...
BELLMAWR, NJ — A well-traveled ramp on I-295 is scheduled to be closed overnight this week, according to an announcement by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as “Al-Jo's Curve” will be closed and detoured ...
MEDFORD, NJ — While the Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) will be holding its annual Student Job Fair this week, it will once again have an expanded look. After debuting the new format in 2024, the LRHSD has expanded its annual Student Job Fair to also include a Career Fair, which will ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Members of the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office Crime Scene Unit and Major Crimes Unit were recently honored by the New Jersey Crime Scene Investigators Association (NJCSIA) for their outstanding work in solving a 2022 murder in a Route 73 motel. Lt. Mike Wiltsey (Ret.), Lt.
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will be coming to East Windsor for residents to have easy access to services, including obtaining a REAL ID license. The MVC Mobile Unit will be at the Mount Laurel Senior Center located at 100 Mount Laurel Road on Monday, March ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Grow milkweed (Asclepias) to support monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees while adding color, fragrance, and beauty to your landscape. You’ll find native milkweeds throughout North and South America. In recognition of this garden star’s attributes, 2025 has been deemed the ...
BELMAR, NJ — Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-30) has introduced new legislation aimed at providing financial relief to couples struggling with infertility by requiring Medicaid to cover the cost of ovulation-enhancing drugs and related medical services.The bill, known as A5383, is modeled after a ...
NEWARK, NJ — A Newark police detective was shot and killed on Friday, while a second officer was also shot and is in University Hospital in critical condition but expected to survive.Shot to death was Joseph Azcona, 26, who had been on the police force for five years. Azcona was pronounced dead ...
NEW JERSEY — A new study ranks the Garden State as America’s 8th-best state for women in 2025, coming ahead of Saturday, March 8th, which is “International Women's Day.”WalletHub, a personal finance website, ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia by total scores, based on each state's ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Township Police Department (MLPD) issued a warning to local families on Friday about a senior prank game called “Assassin” that has raised concerns after recent interactions with law enforcement. The “game” is played by teenagers, largely high school seniors, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Hockey fans, get ready for a fun night out with your neighbors!Mount Laurel Township will be hosting a “Mount Laurel Night” at an upcoming Philadelphia Flyers game.Mount Laurel Night will be taking place on Tuesday, March 11 at the Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers will be taking on ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A former Mount Laurel police officer has admitted to hacking into the social media accounts of multiple women and then distributing their personal nude photos, Burlington County Prosecutor La Chia Bradshaw announced on Thursday.Ayron Taylor, 25, of Moorestown, pleaded guilty in ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A Mount Laurel woman has been charged with abusing two children she cared for in her home, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Mount Laurel Police Chief Timothy Hudnall announced on Thursday.Danielle Ingraham, 36, of the 300 block of Evergreen Road, has been charged ...
NEW JERSEY — The average property tax bill in New Jersey surpassed $10,000 for the first time ever in 2024.The data was made public in Governor Phil Murphy’s “Budget in Brief” summary of his $58.1 billion annual spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1.New Jerseyans now on average pay ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — If the milder temperatures have you craving warm-weather activities, you are in luck this weekend.The Burlington County Farmers Market will be hosting a special pre-season market on Saturday, March 8 from 10AM to 1PM at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, located at 500 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is celebrating the achievements of two of its Officers.A pair of MLPD Officers were recently promoted in rank, the Department announced this week.Sgt. James Krusieski was promoted to Lieutenant, while Officer Wilmar Santiago was promoted ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Two people were injured in a collision between a medical transport vehicle and a school bus that occurred next to Lenape High School early Wednesday morning. Medford Township police officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Hartford Road at 6:23AM for a report of an accident ...
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 March 2025 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The ...
TRENTON, NJ — New legislation introduced this week aims to address recent rising utility costs.Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) introduced the “Public Utility Fair Profit Act”, which would require consumers to receive direct dividends of excess utility profits. The bill requests that a public ...