Mount Laurel Top Stories
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
February 14, 2025
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering how Presidents’ Day will affect your garbage pick up and anything you need to take care of in government offices in Mount Laurel?Presidents' Day takes place each year in the United States on the third Monday in February, and is popularly recognized as honoring George ...
NEW JERSEY – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a recall of canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart stores in New Jersey and several other states. The voluntary recall by Tri-Union Seafoods – which is “out of an abundance of caution” – affects select lots of canned tuna ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – National sewing, fabric, crafts, and notions retailer Joann fabrics announced on Wednesday that it will be closing a large swath of stores nationwide, including its location on Centerton Road in Mount Laurel.The fabric giant is closing 533 of its approximately 800 stores around ...
NEW JERSEY – If you receive a text message stating that you owe toll road payments and urging immediate payment, beware that it may be a scam, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC.) A member of our TAPinto team recently received such a suspicious text from “The Toll Roads Notice of Toll ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Township Board of Education recognized a group of special educators at its January 28 Board meeting. The Board honored the recipients of the 2024-2025 New Jersey Governor's Educator of the Year (GEOY) Awards. Through the program, the New Jersey Department of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel residents are invited to join their fellow neighbors in celebrating Black History Month through a new book club. The Mount Laurel Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board is hosting the next meeting of its book club on Wednesday, February 19 from 6:30PM to 8:3PM at the ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gerber Products Company is initiating a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children, announced the FDA. The recall was initiated after receiving consumer complaints including ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The indoor portion of the collegiate athletic season is well underway and now’s a good time to take a glance at Mount Laurel's student-athletes who are already making a name for themselves in sports this winter season right here in New Jersey and beyond.This is the first ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would vastly reduce plastic waste in New Jersey won narrow support from lawmakers amid criticism from business groups and praise from environmentalists.The legislation, S-3398, was approved Monday by a 3-2 vote in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, with Democrats ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel residents are invited to enjoy a mid-week classic movie with a musical twist!The Mount Laurel Library will be hosting a matinée screening of the 1936 musical Showboat on Thursday, February 13 from 1PM to 4PM.Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein composed the score to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel Township will be hosting an upcoming trip for its senior residents to usher in Spring.The Township has announced the 2025 Senior Citizen Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show, happening on Wednesday, March 5 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.In ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) will be hosting an upcoming Career Fair Expo that will feature veteran-friendly and hiring employers.In addition to DMAVA, the Career Fair Expo is also being hosted by Bridging the Gap and the Army Reserve's P3O: ...
MEDFORD, NJ — While the Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) will be holding its annual Student Job Fair next month, 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 LAUREL, NJ — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Mount Laurel as periods of snow are expected for the region late Tuesday into Wednesday.The Winter Storm Watch will take effect at 1PM on Tuesday, February 11 and run through 1PM on Wednesday, February 12.According to the National Weather ...
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 ...
NEW JERSEY - Creating an indoor oasis of greenery can help lift your spirits, reduce stress and improve your overall well-being. Challenges arise when growing indoor plants with kids and pets in the house. Keep them safe by selecting pet- and kid-safe plants and pest management strategies.Increase ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey was ranked as the 6th worst state to retire in 2025, according to a recent study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states by their total scores, each based off the rankings in the following categories; Affordability, Quality of Life, and ...
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law that doubles the number of petition signatures most New Jersey candidates for state, county, and local offices now need to get on 2025 election ballots.The new requirements take effect immediately for candidates who wish to run on all 2025 primary and ...
NEW JERSEY – Following a declaration of a statewide blood emergency by the New Jersey Blood Services, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is urging residents to donate blood if they are able. The NJDOH said that blood supplies are historically low during the winter months, noting that ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Library is launching a new initiative aimed at younger residents, and is looking for students to participate.The Library will be launching a Tween/Teen Literary Magazine, with the first issue — the 2025 Spring Edition — expected to be printed in April.All ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway residents and members of the Rahway Public Schools community may or may not be Philadelphia Eagles fans. But one thing is no doubt certain. This Sunday, as the Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, everyone in town and all those with any kind of love in their ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A Mount Laurel high school senior – Jamie Dunn – was recently named a Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards recipient by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) furnished by Colgate Palmolive to honor students for service in the classroom and community. Jamie is one of only 30 high ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – The Philadelphia Eagles are headed to Super Bowl LIX and fans are invited to the Burlington County Animal Shelter for a special pregame “Pup Rally” on the day of the big game.The Animal Shelter is partnering with Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter to host the 2nd ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County is celebrating Black History Month with events, workshops and performances throughout the month of February and early March that showcase the county’s rich Black historical presence and culture.Among the upcoming Black History Month events planned in ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Get out of the cold and cozy up at the Mount Laurel Library for a Saturday matinée movie for all ages.The Library will be hosting a screening of the 2024 film Arthur the King on Saturday, February 8 from 1PM to 3PM.Arthur the King tells the incredible true story of Michael Light ...
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Judiciary is warning New Jersey residents about a current scam involving jury duty.The scam involves residents being contacted by the fraudster, who purports to be from the Courts or law enforcement, for failure to appear for jury service.“Neither the Court nor local law ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Mount Laurel in advance of the wintry mix that is expected to cover the region late Wednesday into Thursday.The Advisory will be in effect from 11PM Wednesday, February 5 through 10AM Thursday, February 6, according to the National ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is welcoming its two new future officers.Kyle Johnson and Austin Miller were sworn-in as police recruits on February 3 and will begin their training at the Ocean County Police Academy in March.The Ocean County Police Academy Class #122 ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Lenape High School (LHS) recently held an annual event designed to promote physical activities as well as mental health and wellness in its students. The 5th Annual Lenape High School Wellness Day was held on Friday, January 24 and allowed students, teachers and staff to connect and ...
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — Mario M. Kranjac has entered the 2025 New Jersey Governor's race.Kranjac is a New Jersey native who previously served as mayor of Englewood Cliffs. He announced his candidacy Sunday on Truth Social.“@realDonaldTrump PROVED WE CAN PUT AMERICA FIRST,” a statement from Kranjac ...