Mount Laurel Top Stories
By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
November 25, 2024
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Police Department (MTPD) is investigating a weekend shooting of two juveniles at a local hotel.According to the MLPD, at approximately 10:39 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, officers responded to reports of a gunshot victim at a hotel located in the 5000 block of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Fire Department (MLFD) recognized retired members, its newest members and promoted two officers, at the November 18 meeting of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners. Three retiring members were honored for their service to Mount Laurel. Captain Sylvan ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The next Rancocas Woods Crafts and Antique Show is set to take place this weekend.The monthly event is being held on Saturday, November 30 — Small Business Saturday — from 10AM to 3PM at 118 Creek Road in Mount Laurel.The Rancocas Woods Crafts and Antique Show is a monthly ...
TRENTON, NJ – Assemblywoman Carol Murphy has introduced legislation that would provide additional financial compensation to frontline workers who worked to keep “New Jersey’s infrastructure intact during the height of the pandemic.” The legislation suggests a $3 million state appropriation for ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even years. No matter your budget, you can find the perfect gift to generate a smile immediately and throughout the ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A 37-year-old man has been charged with killing his 74-year-old cellmate inside the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly, Burlington County Prosecutor La Chia L. Bradshaw announced. Rondale Holloman, of Burlington Township, has been charged with First Degree Murder for the death ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A Rutgers professor who has devoted his career to resolving the mysteries of higher mathematics has solved two separate, fundamental problems that have perplexed mathematicians for decades.The solutions to these long-standing problems could further enhance our understanding of ...
NEW JERSEY - Before you start cooking your holiday meal, check the carrots to see if they are part of a nationwide recal because of an E. Coli bacteria contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Since the beginning of the outbreak, as of November 22, there have been 39 ...
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 a free Arts and Crafts class designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities on ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — The Burlington County Farmers Market is ending this year’s season with its final two market days of 2024 which will celebrate the holidays. The Burlington County Farmers Market will celebrate the farmers, food vendors and artists that make the market so successful this Saturday, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) has once again received re-accreditation status from a statewide law enforcement organization. The MLPD has achieved Re-Accreditation for the 5th time from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), which puts the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — While Halloween may be over and Mount Laurel's porches are already decorated for Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Mount Laurel Township Council honored residents who participated in — and won — the Township's first-ever Spooktacular House Decorating Contest. The contest invited ...
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) is asking for the public's assistance in their investigation of a 40-acre wildfire that occurred near the famed “Big Rusty" on Monday, November 18. At approximately 4:39 p.m. on Monday, State Troopers responded to the “Big Rusty” monument ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is helping the community's children get into the holiday spirit in a sweet way. The MLPD's 2024 "Holiday Cookie Decorating With the Cops" event is taking place on Wednesday, December 11 from 5PM to 7PM at the Mount Laurel Community ...
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 ...
EVESHAM, NJ – A second teenage boy has been arrested on Tuesday, November 19 in connection with the October 30 forest fire that sent 53 acres of land up in flames, according to a Wednesday announcement by the Evensham Township Police Department.Similarly to the initial suspect, the boy is ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — While the buildup for the upcoming film Wicked has reached fever hype, Mount Laurel residents will be able to see the movie that started it all to start off the weekend.The Mount Laurel Library will be hosting a free screening of the classic The Wizard of Oz on Friday, November ...
HAINESPORT, NJ — A wildfire burning in the vicinity of the famous Big Rusty installation in Hainesport has been 100 percent contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. According to the Service, the wildfire burning across 40 acres in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court that ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Cross Country is a sport that takes a great deal of personal attributes in order to reach one's goals, including, but certainly not limited to stamina, resilience, mental and physical toughness, the ability to adapt and overcome mistakes.Members of the 2024 Lenape High School boys ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel will be receiving aid from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for roadway preservation under the Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Aid grant program, Governor Phil Murphy and NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor announced on November 14.The competitive grant ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Start your Thanksgiving holiday early with a get-together with your neighbors this week.The Mount Laurel Diversity and Inclusion Board will be hosting a special “Friendsgiving” edition of its "Discussions and Desserts" community event on Thursday, November 21 from 6:30PM to 8PM ...
HAINESPORT, NJ — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is continuing to make progress containing a wildfire burning in the vicinity of the famous Big Rusty installation in Hainesport.According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the wildfire burning across 40 acres in the area of Bancroft Lane and ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department will be hosting a "Coffee With a Cop" community event later this week.The event is taking place on Friday, November 22 from 9AM to 11AM at at Take 5 Cafe, located at 3131 Route 38 in the Bank of America plaza at the corner of Larchmont Boulevard ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The auto parts retailer known as AutoZone received on Thursday the Mount Laurel Planning Board’s unanimous and conditional approval to construct a new location within the township at 3209 Route 38 West.“As part of this application (AutoZone) proposes to demolish the existing ...
MEDFORD, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) has kicked off an annual donation drive to benefit local residents with disabilities. The LRHSD's “Give to Goodwill” donation drive kicked off on October 2 and runs through Friday, November 22. The effort benefits Goodwill Industries, ...
NEW JERSEY-- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has officially entered the 2025 New Jersey Governor's race in an announcement that focused on facing challenges head on and protecting New Jerseyans' rights and freedoms.Sherrill, a former U.S. Navy helicopter aircraft commander, former federal prosecutor, ...
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 earlier this year in which residents can sign up to receive ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Planning Board on Thursday unanimously conditionally approved California-based Stiiizy New Jersey’s application to turn the former Amera gas station and convenience store at the intersection of Route 38 and Marter Avenue into a cannabis store.Testimony during the ...