Mount Laurel Top Stories
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
August 28, 2024
NEW BRUNSWICK – Kate Gundersen dreams of becoming a geneticist, toiling away in a research lab to unravel the mysteries of disorders or diseases. Andrew Lisa is going to be studying mechanical engineering with the hopes of one day applying his expertise to revolutionize the automobile ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Mobile Unit will be in Mount Laurel next week to assist drivers in signing up for their REAL ID driver's licenses mandated under federal law. The MVC Mobile Unit will be at the Mount Laurel Community Center located at 100 Mount ...
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, August 29 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Columbus Farmer's Market, located ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Library is officially a "book sanctuary." The Board of Trustees of the Mount Laurel Library on August 21 passed a resolution to declare the Library as a Book Sanctuary Library, "in keeping with the Library's goal of opposing censorship and protecting the ...
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 ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across 25 states — including New Jersey — due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall affects 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mary Jane Mullen Memorial Foundation is making a final push for the community’s support of its Scholarship Fund. The Foundation, which was created in honor of Mary Jane Mullen, the beloved and long-serving staff member at Lenape High School who passed away in May 2023, has ...
TRENTON, NJ — To make up for a summer of repeated delays and cancelations, Gov. Phil Murphy is giving NJ Transit travelers a “transit fare holiday,” from Monday, Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. NJ Transit train, light rail and bus commuters will get free rides, and monthly pass holders will ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — A paraprofessional who works in the Lenape Regional High School District's Senaca High School in Tabernacle is facing criminal charges after allegedly seeking nude photos and a sexual encounter, according to Bergen County Prosecutor, LaChia L. Bradshaw. The County's ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey was ranked as the 3rd best state to live in 2024, according to a new study by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states based on rankings in the following categories: affordability, economy, education & health, quality of life, and safety. New ...
OCEANPORT, NJ - Monmouth Park Racetrack has a storied history dating back to its founding in 1870. This legendary racecourse, once situated on the Fort Monmouth property, has experienced a dynamic evolution marked by periods of prosperity, decline, and resurgence. In a recent interview, Dennis ...
BELMAR, NJ - In response to public concern and circulating misconceptions, Belmar Police Chief Tina Scott has issued a statement and video regarding the arrest of a surfer on Belmar Beach on Tuesday, August 20th. The incident, which involved local surfer Liam Mahoney and Officer Braswell, has ...
NEW JERSEY -- Dozens of New Jerseyans have been infected with Salmonella bacteria contracted from cucumbers, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA.) The agency noted that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that the active outbreak concluded as of August 22, ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Burlington County Commissioners this week announced the first six awards from the County’s new $1 million grant program to assist food programs. The first six grants total more than $290,000 and were announced by the Commissioners on Thursday during a visit to the Virtua ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Wondering what's happening in and around Mount Laurel this weekend? TAPinto Mount Laurel has you covered! Mt. Laurel Library Hosting Foreign Film Matinée This Sunday: End your weekend — and beat the heat — by enjoying a foreign film matinée at the Mount Laurel Library. The ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week is celebrating its five-year anniversary with scores of great dishes and specials. The weeklong celebration of Burlington County restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries, distilleries and food trucks started on August 18 and ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — This weekend's Rancocas Farmers Market has a special feature — Summer Fest. The Farmers Market and Rancocas Woods Events and Shops are partnering up for the event, which will include Farmers Market vendors as well as live music, food trucks and the monthly Rancocas Woods ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — End your weekend — and beat the heat — by enjoying a foreign film matinée at the Mount Laurel Library. The Library will be hosting a screening of the German film Mostly Martha on Sunday, August 25 at 1PM. In this food-filled 2004 German film, Martha is an obsessive single ...
CINNAMINSON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton is making sure the kids from the 7th Legislative District, including Mount Laurel, look good as they start the school year in September. The Senator is hosting his annual Free Back to School Haircut event on Saturday, August 31 at Mogul's Barbershop in ...
FLORENCE, NJ — Burlington County has a new eco-friendly way for residents to recycle their plastic beer, soda and seltzer carriers. The Burlington County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling has launched a new initiative with Oregon-based plastic carrier manufacturer PakTech and two ...
FLORENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – The next step in dozens of applicants potentially qualifying for affordable housing through Project Freedom occurred Wednesday when their numbers were called during a random selection waitlist lottery drawing held at the Florence Township Community Center. Project Freedom ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A 23-year-old Mount Laurel man who previously worked as a camp counselor was arrested and charged on Wednesday with possession of child pornography, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Mount Laurel Police Chief Timothy Hudnall announced. Robert Nault was taken ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Road work on a portion of Elbo Lane that runs from Mount Laurel to Lumberton is scheduled to start this week, according to an announcement by Burlington County. The work is part of Burlington County's road resurfacing program, in which a total of 36.7 miles of roads in 15 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mark your calendars for Mount Laurel Township's Shred Event, happening this weekend. The Shred Event will be held on Saturday, August 24 from 9AM to 12PM at the Mount Laurel Police Garage, located at 100 Mount Laurel Road. The event will help protect you and your family ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — While the housing market in Mount Laurel is already competitive, buying a home in the municipality may become even more popular thanks to a ranking by a popular real estate website — and a mention on national television. Realtor.com ranked Mount Laurel as number 6 in its ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Sheriff's Department will be hosting its annual Junior Police Academy for the County's youth, Sheriff James Kostoplis announced last week. The Junior Police Academy is being held on Saturday, September 14 and Saturday, September 21 from 9AM to 1PM at the ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Join the Mount Laurel Library this week for a fun, interactive concert designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Library will be hosting award-winning music performers TWO OF A KIND on Thursday, August 22 from 11:30AM to 12:15PM. Made of up ...
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. Masonville Fire Station 361 will be holding an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, August 22 from 2PM to 7PM at the fire ...
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 ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ – The Women Infant and Children (WIC) program is turning 50 this year and Burlington County is celebrating with a fun-filled party featuring amusements, games, fitness classes, health screenings and more. The Burlington County WIC 50th Anniversary Celebration will be held ...