Mount Laurel Top Stories
By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
June 2, 2026
SHAMONG, NJ — Students and parents from across the Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) were recognized for their dedication to their school communities at an annual ceremony to mark the end of the school year. The LRHSD Board of Education held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Night on May ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is asking for the public's help with its investigation into a recent shoplifting incident that took place in one of the Township's stores. Two suspects — a male and a female — allegedly shoplifted three Dyson vacuum cleaners from Target, ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey’s Primary Election Day is this Tuesday, June 2, and offers registered Democrats and Republicans the opportunity to select their party’s candidates for this fall’s General Election.For voters planning to cast ballots tomorrow, here are a few helpful reminders and ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — As conversations surrounding teen mental health continue to grow nationwide, the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) is taking a proactive lead in supporting student wellness across the region. BCIT is proud to announce its inaugural Teen Mental Health Summit, a ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through its community reporting system.The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website last year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly ...
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 May 2026!Mount Laurel K9 Flash, Officer Smith Earn Prestigious National Police Bloodhound Certification: A Mount Laurel police officer and his partner have ...
SPARTA, NJ – An Sparta student has been accepted into American Mensa BrightKids program and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth where he can attend actual classes geared for children, on campus or online. Six-year-old Marcus has also broken records for physical fitness and began coding apps at ...
NEW JERSEY - Raaw Energy has expanded information related to its voluntary recall involving products produced between July 17, 2025, and Dec. 23, 2025, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.The recall also includes a March 31, 2026, batch of Beef and Turkey Medley.Company officials ...
Princeton, NJ — “Photography is an adventure just as life is an adventure.” ~ Harry CallahanThe quote from photographer Harry Callahan (not to be confused with the same-named fictional San Francisco detective made popular by Clint Eastwood in movies like “Dirty Harry” and “Magnum Force”) perfectly ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Gerald M. Pomper, a national scholar in voter behavior and American presidential politics who dedicated his nearly six-decade career to Rutgers, died on May 21. He was 91.Pomper joined the Rutgers faculty in 1962, when he became a Board of Governors Professor at the Eagleton ...
DELRAN, NJ —Families of our nation’s veterans are invited to attend an upcoming information session next month focused on survivor benefits and available support services through the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs.The Survivor Benefits Information Brief will take place on Monday, June ...
TRENTON, NJ – A group of New Jersey State Lawmakers are pushing to create parameters of AI (Artificial Intelligence) by licensed professionals. Legislation sponsored by Assembly members Tennille R. McCoy (D-Mercer), Balvir Singh (D-Burlington), and Luanne Peterpaul (D-Monmouth) would create a model ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Celebrate the warm weather with a weekend-worth of free concerts at the Burlington County Library. The Main Branch of the Burlington County Library will be hosting “Seasonal Songs with the Symphony” and “A Cappella Sounds of Spring” the weekend of May 30. "Seasonal Songs with the ...
SHAMONG, NJ — Students in the Lenape Regional High School District’s (LRHSD) “Heads Up, Eyes Forward” safe driving campaign were once again recognized for their efforts to promote safe driving among teens, earning a ninth consecutive Grand Prize Winner status in the Brain Injury Alliance of New ...
CHESTERFIELD, NJ — An inmate from Newark that had been incarcerated at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Chesterfield has been charged with killing his cellmate, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw announced on Wednesday afternoon.Xavier Cepin, 22, was charged on May 22 with ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Five outstanding young scholars, including a Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) senior, were celebrated for their achievements, public service and aspirations during this year’s Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council’s ...
NEW JERSEY – Governor Mikie Sherrill has stepped into the controversial debate about the creation of data centers in several New Jersey towns. On Wednesday, May 27, Sherrill announced a four-part comprehensive plan that she says will put guardrails on data centers in the state. Data centers house ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A Mount Laurel police officer and his partner have achieved a major milestone.Officer Patrick Smith and K9 Flash successfully completed the National Police Bloodhound Association Man Trailing Certification, which took place from April 26 to April 30 in McHenry, Maryland. The ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Friends of the Burlington County Library, Inc. will be holding a four-day Book Sale beginning on Thursday at the Burlington County Library System's Main Branch in Westampton. The Book Sale will be taking place on the following dates:Thursday, May 28 — 6PM to 8:30PMFriday, May ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – Sample ballots for the New Jersey Primary Election are on their way to the mailboxes of thousands of Burlington County voters, and election officials are advising those voters to bring them to their polling place to save time checking in.“Sample ballots are important for ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Rep. Herb Conaway (NJ-3) is holding an kick-off session for students interested in participating in the annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC).Founded in 2015, the Congressional App Challenge was founded in 2015 as a bipartisan initiative by the Congressional Internet Caucus to ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Those who ever played sport, heck even people who simply watched the sport, can attest that the challenges and frustrations that a golfer can face during a round are real and vast.Nesa Shah and Yunseul Ji, the senior captains for the Lenape High School girls golf program, know the ...
MAPLE SHADE, NJ – A shopper at an area big box retailer purchased a winning lottery ticket on Saturday, May 23, 2026 worth $10,000. The ticket was sold at the BJ's Wholesale Club located at 131 East Kings Highway in Maple Shade. According to the NJ Lottery, the winner was playing the 100X ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through its community reporting system.The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website last year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Lenape High School is celebrating the achievements of one of its graduating senior-athletes. Jessica Yao has been chosen as Lenape High School's 2026 NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete. Morolda and other student-athletes from each NJSIAA member school throughout New Jersey were honored at the ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Early voting for the New Jersey Primary Election kicks off on Tuesday, May 26, and Mount Laurel voters will have a site in town where they can cast their ballots.A total of 10 early voting locations will be open during the 6-day early voting period from May 26 through May ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Women interested in learning more about bioidentical hormone therapy and menopause-related care will have the opportunity to attend an upcoming free educational program taking place at the Mount Laurel Library this week. Dr. Elena Nirenberg, a board-certified family medicine ...
TRENTON, NJ – When the Trenton Ironhawks take the ice at Cure Arena for their inaugural hockey season, they will do so under a National Hockey League (NHL) affiliation agreement with the New York Islanders. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, the team will play at the CURE ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey residents who use e-bikes and e-scooters in the state should be aware of significant new regulations now in effect that are aimed at improving safety and accountability on local roads.According to guidance shared by local law enforcement, the updated rules introduce new ...
LUMBERTON, NJ — A man has been charged with fatally stabbing his aunt inside her Lumberton residence earlier this week, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Lumberton Township Police Chief Anthony D. Nippins announced on Sunday. Jason Mutschler, 40, of Hainesport, was charged on May ...