Mount Laurel Top Stories
By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
November 7, 2024
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Burlington County Sheriff's Office is once again collecting toys for children in need this holiday season. The Sheriff’s 29th Annual Holiday Toy Drive is currently taking place now through Wednesday, December 11, with donation bins placed in nearly 50 locations in Burlington ...
FLORENCE, NJ – Burlington County residents will have one more opportunity to safely dispose of confidential documents and plastic film this year during the County’s upcoming fall shredding events.The next event will be held on Sunday, November 10 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Burlington County Resource ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Some voters brought food and chairs to the polling places on Tuesday, Election Day, after word quickly spread throughout Burlington County that it was taking between two and four hours to cast their in-person ballots.Now, Burlington County voters want answers as to why it ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Commemorate Veterans Day with a special event hosted by the Mount Laurel Library this week. The Library will be holding a “Women in the Military” presentation on Thursday, November 7 at 1PM. LaCarole Faulkner, a dedicated veteran of the U.S. Army, will be discussing the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — It was a clean sweep for Democrats in Mount Laurel and Burlington County on Tuesday night, as the party's candidates for Burlington County Board of Commissioners and U.S. House in the Third Congressional District easily defeated their Republican challengers, while all three ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County is preparing to start construction on the county’s first-ever emergency shelter on the existing Burlington Couty Human Service campus at 795 Woodlane Road in Westampton.The Burlington County Commissioners celebrated on October 30 with a groundbreaking ceremony on ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Polls will remain open until 9:00 p.m. on Election Day throughout Burlington County per a last minute court order that was approved after a request by New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin after voters experienced long lines and delays from new voting machines throughout ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ -- Do you need to make a long-term plan for your personal or family estate but don't know where to start? Nesevish Law will once again be hosting a free webinar "A Little Planning Goes a Long Way" to help individuals start considering the path forward in estate planning ...
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 — Some may have wanted to give back to their community. Some may have needed volunteer hours. Some may have wanted a chance to enjoy the sunshine. Whatever the reason, about 20 volunteers from Mount Laurel, Medford and other nearby communitiesspent about two hours on Saturday, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – With a new headquarters based in Mount Laurel Township, South Jersey Radiology Association (SJRA) will continue to be a regional leader as a highly-skilled subspecialized radiologists and innovative technology. SJRA operates 16 locations throughout Burlington, Camden and ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, 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 November 2024 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Did you get a lot more treats than tricks this Halloween and have candy overflow? We found a place for all those candies and chocolates to go. Based in Burlington County, the Sonshine & Smiles program, which works to bring joy to senior citizens, is collecting Halloween ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The 2024 General Election Day is almost here, and it is likely to be a busy one with heavy turnout because of this year’s presidential contest.Where to vote?On Election Day, voters should report to their regular polling spot. Voters will find it listed on their sample ballots.
BORDENTOWN, NJ - Did you know there are rules about what you can and cannot wear to vote? Whether you're voting early (until November 3), or you are voting on November 5, Election Day, certain clothing is actually illegal to wear to your polling place.According to NJ.gov, you cannot enter a polling ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Three couples decided to make the most of their Halloween holiday by tying the knot at one of Burlington County's — and all of New Jersey’s — most haunted places. Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz continued her tradition of officiating wedding ceremonies on Halloween and ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Three defendants have pled guilty in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager during a drug transaction in a Walmart parking lot in Burlington Township in October 2021, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced.Under an agreement with the Prosecutor’s ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville resident Joe Huber has made it to 149 marathons, and he’s ready to run his 150th marathon on Nov. 3 in New York City.The 74-year-old has been running since he made friends with some runners in 1982, he recently told TAPinto Montville. He quit smoking and had gained 30 ...
CHESTERFIELD, NJ – Six correctional police officers assigned to the New Jersey Department of Corrections’ (DOC) Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Burlington County have been indicted in connection to an aggravated assault of a youth inmate, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — While a new month is now ahead of us, let's look back at some of the top "feel good" stories to come out of Mount Laurel in October 2024! Leadership is Helping as Lenape Girls Volleyball Gains Momentum: The Lenape High School girls volleyball program is building momentum this ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County voters do not have to wait until November 5 to cast their ballot for the General Election. Starting on October 26 and ending on November 3, voters will be able to vote with a machine from any of seven early voting locations in Burlington County during the ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Two Burlington County towns have been awarded 2024 Sustainable Communities grants to help advance local programs that focus on preservation and sustainability. A total of $35,000 in grants were provided by Atlantic City Electric through the Sustainable Jersey program, which ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Star-Ledger newspaper will cease print early next year, shutting down its Pine Brook printing facility, it was announced Oct. 30.The Newark Morning Ledger Company, owner of the Star-Ledger, said that the decision to shut down was due to rising costs, decreasing circulation and ...
EASTAMPTON, NJ — Burlington County will be celebrating Autumn this weekend with the ultimate fall (and free!) event.The Autumn Lands Festival will be held on Saturday, November 2, at Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton from 1PM to 7PM and will offer plenty of seasonal foods, music, entertainment ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ – Are you thinking about estate planning but don't know where to start? Then, take part in the upcoming educational seminar hosted by Nesevich Law on Monday, November 4. Nesevich Law's upcoming “A Little Planning Goes a Long Way” will take a comprehensive look at specific wishes, ...
EVESHAM, NJ – Plaza Azteca, a chain of Mexican-themed restaurants, recently opened a location at 515 Route 73 South in Evesham. The site was most recently the home of Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant. Past news reports indicate the latter restaurant closed in December 2022.TAPinto Mount Laurel ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ – Two senior corrections officers assigned to the Female Secure Care and Intake Facility located in Bordentown are facing criminal charges for sexual contact and misconduct in their official capacity. According to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of ...
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 ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Attorney General released a report on Tuesday that outlined what the Division on Civil Rights says were unlawful mortgage redlining practices at Republic First Bank, which had branches throughout the region. A multi-year investigation was initiated by DCR and the Division of ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — As we approach the spookiest night of the year, check out the entries for Mount Laurel's Spooktacular House Decorating Contest.The Township's second annual competition invited residents to show off their Halloween spirit through fun and creative decorations. The contest will be ...