Mount Laurel Top Stories
By MADISON MILLER, NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
January 28, 2025
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
CAMDEN, NJ – A Philadelphia man has been sentenced in federal court for using an internet-based chat application to entice a minor to engage in prostitution, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger has announced.Louis Goldenberg, 41, was sentenced on January 27 to 120 months in prison by U.S. District ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County has declared a Code Blue Weather Emergency starting from January 27 through January 31, the County announced on Monday. The declaration was made “based on projected weather forecasts.” A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when frigid ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Guardian Management, the company that owns the strip mall located at 1211 Route 73 in Mount Laurel, received the Township Zoning Board’s approval on January 15 to construct a 15-foot-high freestanding sign that will advertise the tenants at that property.The strip mall contains ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – The Burlington County-based 7th Legislative District will have a new state lawmaker – Assembly designate Balvir Singh following his resounding selection by the Burlington County Democratic Committee.Singh, a Burlington County Commissioner, will step into the remaining months ...
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 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five and Union County Commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Kick-off 2025 with the addition of a monstera plant to your indoor garden. You’ll join other gardeners observing 2025 as the Year of the Monstera. Each year, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) selects and celebrates one plant in each of the following categories: annual, perennial, ...
NEW JERSEY — Sky-watchers can see an unusual celestial treat as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars line up and shine bright in our night sky from now until late February, according to the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).On clear nights, when clouds cooperate, New Jerseyans will ...
New Jersey ranks 48 out of 50 states on WalletHub’s Best & Worst States to Start a Business in 2025 report. In this study, WalletHub compared the 50 states across Business Environment, Access to Resources, and Business Costs, using 25 key indicators of startup success to determine the most ...
NEWARK - Mayor Ras J. Baraka said a U.S. military veteran was among undocumented residents as well as U.S. citizens who were detained during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on Thursday at a Newark business. ICE agents conducted the raid without producing a warrant, according to a ...
NEW JERSEY – Members of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) are deploying to California to assist in battling the devastating wildfires, according to a Thursday announcement by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP).Five members of the NJOEM are deploying as part of FEMA’s Public ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The 19th Annual Martin Luther King Day Challenge, which was originally scheduled for January 20 but was postponed because of the area's winter storm, is now taking place this weekend.The Burlington County Library System will once again be partnering with the Volunteer Center of ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – With St. Patrick's Day less than two months away, applications are still being accepted for young women looking to honor their Irish Heritage as Ms. St. Patrick in the annual Burlington County St. Patrick's Day Parade. Ms. St. Patrick helps to lead the annual parade ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) officials recently presented testimony to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) to recommend “much-needed changes” to the School Funding Reform Act (SFRA).LRHSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol Birnbohm and Board of Education ...
TRENTON, NJ — President Donald Trump plans to appoint Douglas J. Steinhardt, a state senator and former Chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party, as acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, as reported by the New Jersey Globe. He will hold the title of acting U.S. Attorney as he awaits formal Senate ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — While the holiday season may be over, there is still plenty to look forward to if you are a resident of Mount Laurel.Mount Laurel Township has released its 2025 Calendar of Events for January through April. Some highlights include:Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic: March 20 from 3PM to ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – The Burlington County Historical Society is taking a deeper look at the opposing sides of the Revolutionary War with a weekend lecture by a renowned author. The Historical Society is hosting author Maxine N. Lurie to speak about her book, “Taking Sides in Revolutionary New ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Have the “Go Birds” and “Fly Eagles Fly” chants that you've been hearing during the NFL playoffs inspired you to get out in nature to see the real thing? There are several locations in Burlington County where you can see the bald eagle in the wild. Several Burlington ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — While formal events in a teen's life can seem endless — proms, eighth grade socials, bat-mitzvahs, quinceañeras — the cost to dress them up for these special occasions can be even more overwhelming. That's why the Mount Laurel Environmental Commission has teamed up with local ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — If this stretch of cold weather has you wanting to curl up with a good book, you are in luck! The Mount Laurel Library has released a list of its most popular selections for 2024 to give you some inspiration. The Library's list includes the Top 10 most checked-out novels, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel is experiencing some of its coldest weather in recent memory.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Mount Laurel through noon on Wednesday, January 22. Temperatures in Bordentown are forecast to be a high of 19 on Tuesday, which ...
NEW JERSEY – With wind chills predicted to be as low as 10 below zero, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for Mount Laurel through noon on Wednesday, January 22. New Jersey state law states that dogs cannot be outside if temperatures are below 34 degrees without proper shelter (insulated, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's Special Education Parent Advisory Committee and Mount Laurel Special Services will be hosting an "Open House Resource Fair" this week for Mount Laurel parents and guardians.The Open House will take place on Thursday, January 23 from 6:00PM to 8:30PM at Harrington ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — The Burlington County Sheriff's Office is touting the importance of one of its programs aimed at locating vulnerable residents.AngelSense is a form of assistive technology for the safety and independence of children, teens and seniors with autism, special needs, Alzheimer's ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The American Association of Retired Persons, also known as the AARP, will be providing volunteers to the Mount Laurel Library on Fridays starting on February 7 through April 11 to give free tax help to seniors.The sessions are by appointment only. Those who have appointments are ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Are you a parent or guardian of a Mount Laurel student who needs help with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process? An upcoming event can help answer your questions. State Senator Troy Singleton and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, who represent Mount ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State’s cannabis industry has become a billion-dollar-a-year business, according to the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC), saying it has generated over $2 billion in revenue since its April 2022 inception.State officials announced that New Jersey’s legal marijuana ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Holidays are filled with lots of food, presents, and busy schedules. A walk in nature is a great way to burn calories, combat stress, and improve your health and well-being.Getting everyone excited about going outside and moving can be a challenge. Adding some activities to the ...
WASHINGTON, DC — Wemfg Children's Multi-purpose bike helmets have been recalled due to risk of head injury, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled product was sold exclusively online on Amazon.com from April 2024 through July 2024 for between $26 and $32.The ...