Mount Laurel Top Stories
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
December 13, 2024
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Lenape H.S. Students Starring in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" for Four Performances This Week: Enjoy a day or night at the theatre while supporting Lenape High School ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Step into the magical world of the Sugar Plum Fairy this weekend with a free performance at the Burlington County Library.The Library will be hosting “Sundays on Stage” with a holiday performance by Roxey Ballet on Sunday, December 15 at 2PM in the Auditorium of the Library's Main ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The final Rancocas Woods Crafts and Antique Show of the 2024 season is set to take place this weekend, just in time to purchase gifts for everyone on your list. The monthly event is being held on Saturday, December 14 from 10AM to 3PM at 118 Creek Road in Mount Laurel.The ...
MANSFIELD, NJ – The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) announced the arrest of a North Carolina man charged with shooting at a fellow driver on the New Jersey Turnpike during a road-rage incident on Halloween. According to the NJSP, on Thursday, October 31, at approximately 11:59 p.m., State Troopers ...
EWING, NJ — Elected officials from across the state attended an in-person briefing at the New Jersey State Police Operations Center on Wednesday, December 11 regarding the multiple reports of unidentified drones flying over New Jersey. Although Colonel Patrick Callahan of the State Police reassured ...
EASTAMPTON, NJ – Historic Smithville Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland of fun and holiday magic during the upcoming Winter Fest celebration.The annual festival celebrating all things winter will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 1 PM to 6 PM, on the grounds of Smithville Park, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Show off your creativity and holiday decorating skills in Mount Laurel's Third Annual "Deck the House" Holiday Decorating Challenge! Sponsored by Mount Laurel Township, Mayor Fozia Janjua and the Township Council, the Deck the House contest will promote the decorated homes on the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Members of the local rotary, school districts, parent-teacher groups, neighborhood organizations and the public attended a workshop on December 9 to help the Mount Laurel Fire Department develop a strategic plan for the next five years.“We do a SOAR analysis – strengths, ...
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Burlington County Assemblyman Dr. Herb Conaway to protect the ability to access books and learning materials at schools and public libraries was signed into law on Monday by Governor Phil Murphy. The new law – The Freedom to Read Act – prevents arbitrary book ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) welcomed two new officers to their ranks this month following their recent graduation from the Atlantic County Police Academy. Officer Zachary Gutekunst and Officer Luke Maul were part of the Atlantic County Police Academy Class #29, ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Area residents should expect a wet and windy Wednesday according to an alert issued by the U.S. National Weather Service station in Mount Holly.A wind advisory has been issued for parts of New Jersey, including wind gusts of 40-50 mph possible along the Atlantic coast, and around ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – RAR Capital’s request to temporarily turn the former Greyhound bus terminal’s parking lot at 538 Fellowship Road into a parking lot for new cars for sale or recently sold vehicles was approved at the December 4 meeting of the Mount Laurel Zoning Board. “This is a somewhat ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign.The effort aims to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combination of ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Enjoy a day or night at the theatre while supporting Lenape High School students this week.Lenape students will be presenting their Fall play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition) for four performances this week:Thursday, December 12 at 7PMFriday, December 13 at ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's Noah Hyun was recently selected to be a part of the prestigious Governor's STEM Scholars (GSS) class of 2024-2025 that will participate in a rigid course curriculum during their engagement. Hyun, who is a senior at Lenape High School, was chosen from more than ...
BORDENTOWN, 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 December 2024 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel Zoning Board members on December 4 approved Higher Leaf’s request for a six-month extension for its cannabis retail store in the Township.In October 2022, the Mount Laurel Council adopted a resolution supporting Higher Leaf's opening of a retail store at 813 East ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The regular season is now complete for many sports in the world of fall time college athletics and there are several local student athletes who have made names for themselves for all the right reasons in their chosen athletic endeavor.Let’s take another look at graduates of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — It is likely the hundreds of people who attended the Mount Laurel Township and Rancocas Woods Annual Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 7 had a tough holiday-themed decision to make.No, it was not if they should use credit or debit to pay for a purchase at one of the small ...
NEW JERSEY – Non-profit organizations in New Jersey are approaching the coming year 2025 with significant apprehension, facing a complex landscape of challenges that could potentially strain their operational capabilities and mission effectiveness. Economic uncertainties, the incoming new ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Dress up a potted dwarf spruce, Norfolk Island pine, lemon cypress or topiary Rosemary or lavender plant for the holidays and enjoy its beauty all year. Add a bit of garland and a few small ornaments for a festive effect.Norfolk Island pines have long been decked out and ...
NEW JERSEY – Congressman and Senator-elect Andy Kim has been named by Governor Phil Murphy to fill the U.S. Senate seat immediately as a result of the resignation of Senator George Helmy and the certification of Kim's November win of a full term.“Today, I am appointing Senator-elect Andy Kim to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — President-elect Donald Trump has picked Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and commercial space explorer who lived in Westfield as a child, to be NASA’s next administrator, according to reports.Isaacman attended Westfield Public Schools from kindergarten through sixth grade and has said ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Christmas is in peril! Santa Claus himself has filed a police report in Phillipsburg, reporting his iconic jingling bells missing after a mishap during his holiday rounds. But fear not—help is on the way from a merry band of heroes.It’s so important, they even called in the ...
WESTAMPTON – Burlington County hosted nationally recognized suicide prevention speaker Emma Benoit for a special presentation about teenage suicide and mental illness.Held at the Burlington County Library System’s Main Branch Library in Westampton, the Nov. 19 presentation featured a free screening ...
CAMDEN, NJ — A Camden man was sentenced on Thursday to 260 months in prison for trafficking three minors to engage in commercial sex arts.Semaj A. Gilmore, 34, pleaded guilty in May 2023 to three counts of a superseding indictment charging him with sex trafficking minors. According to court ...
BURLINGTON, NJ – Malamut Law teamed up with Philadelphia Union, Phang, State Senator Troy Singleton and Sharing Excess on Giving Tuesday to support the charitable efforts of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Burlington. Members of the Malamut team and fellow volunteers distributed Giving Bags full of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Deck the Halls at Mount Laurel's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday Night: Deck the halls at Mount Laurel's annual Christmas Tree Lighting! This year's ceremony is ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Deck the halls at Mount Laurel's annual Christmas Tree Lighting!This year's ceremony is set to take place on Saturday, December 7 from 5PM to 8PM at the shops at Rancocas Woods, located at 118 Creek Road. Sponsored by Mount Laurel Township and the Rancocas Woods Events and Shops, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel YMCA is hosting a free event this weekend to help the community get ready for the holiday season. The YMCA's Holiday Craft and Vendor Show is taking place on Sunday, December 8 from 9AM to 1PM at the YMCA, located at 59 Centerton Road. The event will feature ...