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October 2, 2024

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Fire Department (MLFD) and the Mount Laurel Library are teaming up to host a fun contest for kids in celebration of Fire Prevention Month. October is Fire Prevention Month and this year's theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!” The MLFD and Library will ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Burlington County Board of Social Services is hiring full-time positions, Burlington County announced this week. The Board is seeking candidates who will “help serve our communities and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable residents by protecting their health, safety ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — UPDATE: This event is now fully booked. Check the Eventbrite page for any cancellations. The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) will be hosting its popular annual Pumpkin Painting with the Police event for children ages 3 to 13 years old later this month. Pumpkin Painting with ...

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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 September 2024!  Mt. Laurel Firefighters to be Honored for Bravery Battling Fatal Fire: Four members of the Mount Laurel Fire Department will be honored for ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — A Lindenwold man was sentenced on Friday to 90 years in state prison for killing a man in a Mount Laurel hotel room four years ago, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced this week. Jawaad Ali, 33, along with two others, lured the victim, Samer Alhalayqa, 31, of ...

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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 ...

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MOORESTOWN, NJ – Burlington County seniors will soon have another location where they can access information on County programs and services for them and their families.Beginning on October 7, staff from the Burlington County Office on Aging will be present at the County Corner Store in the ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Two road construction projects are slated to begin in Mount Laurel on Monday, and motorists are advised to expect delays. A milling and repaving project will begin on Elbo Lane on September 30 in four sections, with the work projected to take place over a three to four-week time ...

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LINCROFT, NJ -  If you’ve ever wondered what it might feel like to come face-to-face with a Triceratops or peer into the teeth of a T-Rex, now’s your chance. Nestled within the scenic Brookdale Community College campus in Lincroft, New Jersey, the Monmouth Museum is bringing ancient history to life ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Matted down, grassy trails in the lawn and missing bark on trees and shrubs in late winter and early spring might be when you first become aware of voles in your landscape. Fall is an important time to protect plants from damage. Voles are herbivores actively feeding on plants, ...

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New Jersey – One of New Jersey's elite squad of first responders - Task Force One – has been deployed to North Carolina to help with recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Helene, according to the New Jersey State Police (NJSP). In a Saturday Facebook post, the NJSP shared that members ...

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TRENTON, NJ - Right now is a great time to be in New Jersey - there's a crispness in the air, everyone is thinking about local football, and the leaves are getting ready to put on their annual show. Each week, as has been our annual tradition, TAPinto will share the New Jersey Forest Service Fall ...

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – The moving companies based in Burlington County are facing fines after being cited by the Division of Consumer Affairs for operating without a state-required license, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.Under the undercover “Operation Safe Move," the ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced on Tuesday that the state has filed a complaint against Virtua Health Inc. for allegedly discriminating against pregnant patients.  According to the complaint filed by the Division of Civil Rights (DCT) in Superior Court, ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Mount Laurel's 4th Annual Food Truck Festival Set for Sunday: One of Mount Laurel's most popular events is returning this weekend. The 4th Annual Mount Laurel Food Truck ...

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WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday at The White House that targets gun violence, creates government task forces focused on increasing threats of gun violence, and improves active shooter drills in schools.For Nancy Kislin, a licensed clinical social worker, ...

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DELRAN, NJ – Burlington County veterans who served and sacrificed will be honored at an upcoming dinner hosted by Feeding our Heroes and State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington County.)“Honoring and recognizing our veterans is not just about praising them on  Veterans Day, but also about keeping ...

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CAMDEN, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) has been credited by the U.S. Attorney's Office for its role in a federal investigation that led to the guilty plea of a Burlington County man for receiving child pornography.Charles Borrelli, 62, of Burlington, NJ pleaded guilty before U.S.

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The next Rancocas Woods Crafts and Antique Show is set to take place this weekend.The monthly event is set to take place on Saturday, September 28 from 10AM to 3PM at 118 Creek Road in Mount Laurel.The Rancocas Woods Crafts and Antique Show is a monthly outdoor market that ...

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MOORESTOWN, NJ – Fall is here and the Burlington County Farmers Markert is celebrating with a special market day dedicated to one of the season’s signature crops: the squash.Squash Day at the Burlington County Farmers Market will be held this Saturday, September 28, from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the ...

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COLUMBUS, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) will be hosting a community outreach event at the Columbus Farmers Market this week. The outreach event will be held on Thursday, September 26 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Columbus Farmer's Market, located ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Test out your trivia skills at a fun event at the Mount Laurel Library this weekend. Volunteers from Burlington County MENSA will be running a Community Trivia event at the Library on Saturday, September 28 from 1PM to 4:30PM.Mensa is the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the ...

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MEDFORD, NJ — Are you a Mount Laurel resident who has a soon-to-be high schooler in your household? Check out Lenape High School's Open House this week to learn more information about the school and your student's future. Lenape's Open House is being held on Tuesday, October 15 at 6PM. The event is ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Fire Department (MLFD) recognized its newest members, and promoted two officers, at last week's meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Six new career members of the MFLD were sworn-in at the  September 16 meeting: Eric Giberson, Jason Koster, Brendan Maul, ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — One of Mount Laurel's most popular events is returning this weekend.The 4th Annual Mount Laurel Food Truck Festival will be taking place on Sunday, September 29 from 12PM to 5PM at the Mount Laurel Municipal Complex located at 100 Mount Laurel Road. The event will not only ...

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EASTAMPTON, NJ — Burlington County residents and visitors are invited to Historic Smithville Park this weekend for an evening of fine art, music and theater during the upcoming Arts After Dark festival.The special after-hours event returns to Smithville on Saturday, September 28 from 4PM to 9PM and ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Four members of the Mount Laurel Fire Department will be honored for their brave action in a tragic May 2023 fire that claimed the life of two children and injured the mother after being trapped in their apartment. On May 7, 2023 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Lt. Gregory Walczak, ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) is hosting its annual food drive in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month to benefit individuals and their families living in shelters who have been affected by domestic violence. The NJSP will be collecting non-perishable food items from the ...

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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 ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — State Assemblywoman Carol Murphy recently facilitated a meeting between representatives from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Mount Laurel Township regarding the fate of the Emergency Medical Services building at 1051 South Church St., it was learned ...

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