Mount Laurel Top Stories
By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
January 19, 2025
NEW JERSEY – As college students head back to campus for the spring semester, the Philadelphia Field Office of the FBI has issued a warning for students to be aware of scams involving foreign government impersonators. The FBI said that since 2022 they have seen an increase of criminal actors ...
CHERRY HILL, NJ – The popular Sweden-based furniture IKEA will have a new home in South Jersey for customers to shop in a concept store that provides a smaller range of products. The South Jersey store would be considered a “Plan and Order Point” store where shoppers will have the assistance of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Bundle up Mount Laurel! A winter storm will drop several inches of snow in the area on Sunday, then it will be followed by frigid temperatures throughout the region for the following few days. An alert issued by the Mount Laurel Township said that they are expecting two to four ...
TRENTON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton has been elevated to a new leadership position within the Senate Majority Caucus, Senate President Nick Scutari announced on Thursday.Singleton, who represents Bordentown in the Legislature, will become the Senate Majority Caucus Chair. He had previously served ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Join the Mount Laurel Library next week for a fun, free and interactive class designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Library will be hosting an Arts and Crafts class designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities on ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ– January is National Radon Action Month and the Burlington County Health Department is distributing free radon test kits to county homeowners to check their homes for the radioactive gas.Around 110 kits are available as part of a partnership between Burlington County and the New ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday that takes place each year on the third Monday of January. The holiday marks the birthday of the civil rights giant and is being celebrated this year on Monday, January 20. Being that it is a federal holiday, federal government ...
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 ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – It's that time of year to enjoy the classic cookie treats while supporting educational and entrepreneurial programs for girls through the Girls Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) with selling booths popping up in local communities.The Girl Scouts said the ...
RENTON, NJ — Legislation that would prohibit people convicted of animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals and from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises — for-profit or non-profit endeavors that require or involves hands-on contact or direct interaction with ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy gave his annual State of the State Address on Tuesday afternoon, speaking about several cornerstones of his Administration's work over the past seven years, including housing affordability, public safety, and economic improvement.“Eight years ago, I ran ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Burlington County Commissioners are continuing in their effort to get to the bottom of why it took voters hours to cast their ballot in the 2024 general election with their Wednesday announcement of a law firm to investigate it. The county has chosen Connell Foley LLP as ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board is holding a donation drive next week to assist the Mount Laurel Police Department's community outreach efforts. The Board is collecting coats and blankets on Monday, January 20 from 2PM to 5PM at the Mount Laurel Community ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day to celebrate the birth of the civil rights giant. It is also the only federal holiday designated as a "national day of service" to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities, engage in public service and promote peaceful ...
MEDFORD, NJ — An alleged swatting incident led to Tuesday's lockdown at Lenape High School, said the Medford Township Police Department (MTPD).Lenape High School, located at 235 Hartford Road in Medford, was placed on lockdown for two hours on January 14 after a report of an alleged incident of ...
MEDFORD, NJ – Students and the families of Lenape Regional High School were shaken on Tuesday following a lockdown being put in place after an alleged swatting call to local law enforcement. Lenape High School families received an email at approximately 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday, providing details of ...
MEDFORD, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) is helping its students prepare a rite of passage for many high schoolers.The LRHSD will be offering a Virtual SAT Workshop series for all students within the district on six Tuesdays beginning in January: January 28, February 4, ...
PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners have reached an agreement with Rowan College at Burlington County to purchase the former Pemberton campus, and the County will move forward with demolition of the vacant structures on the property.Under the agreement, Burlington County ...
PALMYRA, NJ — Burlington County small business owners will have more opportunities to learn, network and strategize in 2025 through a returning series.The Burlington County Commissioners and the Burlington County Bridge Commission have announced the start of a new edition of the Burlington County ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board will be hosting a special moving viewing next week in honor of Martin Luther King Day.The Board will be holding a screening of “Selma” on Monday, January 20 at 2PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center, located at 100 Mount ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Lenape High School is celebrating its 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year and Educational Services Professional of the Year. Robynn Hecht has been named Teacher of the Year, and Stacy Williams has been named Educational Services Professional of the Year. Robynn Hecht is a master educator of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A new film recently released by a Chris Zou draws heavy inspiration from his time as a student at Bridgewater-Raritan High School 2023.The new film, “Muted,” follows a Chinese-American high schooler studying for a chemistry test late at night. Faced with immense pressure to be ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Twelve Burlington County households will be able to make much-needed repairs and improvements to their homes in 2025 with the help of zero-interest loans from the County.The Burlington County Commissioners approved close to $300,000 in home improvement loans during the board’s ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers will review its discrimination policies after it reached a settlement Thursday with the U.S. Department of Education over civil rights complaints alleging the university created a hostile environment for Jews, Palestinians and others based on their national origin or shared ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – The Burlington County Animal Shelter is offering a free rabies clinic to protect the county's four-legged friends. The Shelter's first rabies clinic of the year will be held between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on January 29 at the Burlington County Animal Shelter located at 35 Academy ...
NEW JERSEY – The famous Macy's department store announced recently that they are shuttering 66 stores across America, leaving New Jersey consumers wondering if their local store will be closed. There are 28 Macy's stores in New Jersey, including in Mount Laurel, Burlington County. The retail giant ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Get out of the cold and into the cozy Mount Laurel Library for a concert to close out the weekend. On Sunday, January 12, at 2PM, the Library will be hosting a favorite performer, Brian Betz, who will be accompanied by his quartet, featuring rising-star vibraphonist Behn Gillece.
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Members of the community are encouraged to sign up to donate blood at an upcoming local blood drive hosted by one of Mount Laurel's fire stations. The Mount Laurel Fire Department will be holding an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 14 from 2PM to 7PM at ...
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 LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel recognized January as Muslim Heritage Month in the Township through a resolution adopted at the Mount Laurel Council's 2025 Reorganization meeting held on January 3. The Mount Laurel Muslim Association was presented with the resolution. Councilwoman Fozia Janjua made ...