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Mount Laurel Community Reacts to Sentencing After Viral Racist Incident (video)
A Burlington County community in New Jersey is finally finding peace after a long and turbulent period following a racist incident that went viral two years ago. Edward Matthews, the man at the center of the controversy, has been sentenced to eight years in prison. The sentencing brings closure to an episode that deeply impacted the Mount Laurel neighborhood and sparked wider conversations about racial intolerance and justice.
Rare, must-see listing: NJ alpaca farm for sale
There is a unique Atlantic County real estate listing that definitely goes against virtually all New Jersey stereotypes. A 22-acre property in Egg Harbor Township has been known for the past six years or so as Winding Creek Alpaca Farm. When it comes to NJ farmland, alpacas are a relatively...
Atlantic County Government Job Fair – September 12
Looking for a stable job with a competitive salary and great benefits? Consider a position with Atlantic County government. “Working for county government can be extremely rewarding,” stated County Executive Dennis Levinson. “We are looking for responsible, quality candidates to join our team and help us provide the best services for our residents.”
Mosquito Ground Sprays Scheduled for August 30 in Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point
The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control has scheduled ground sprays for portions of Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point as part of the county’s ongoing efforts to control adult mosquitoes and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne illness. The ground spray application will take place, weather permitting, between 7:30 AM...
2 Cows Go Missing in Egg Harbor Township
Somebody will be looking for some missing animals until the cows come home. Primarily because they are cows. One of the animals has horns, but we're told it is in fact a female Scottish Highland cow. Two animals missing in Egg Harbor Township. A post on the Facebook page, Atlantic...
NJ confirms two West Nile deaths, four other cases as mosquito-borne viruses spread
Six new West Nile virus cases have been reported in New Jersey, with two infections leading to deaths, officials announced on Friday. The two individuals who died from the mosquito-spread illness were older adults from Cumberland and Mercer counties. Four other cases were spread across the state, with one apiece in Bergen, Camden,...
Why it’s illegal to sit on these benches in this New Jersey town
One New Jersey town has some nice benches for the public to use — but, apparently, it's not legal to sit on them. Let's assume for a moment that you are a weary traveler walking along Route 40 across South Jersey and you need to take a brief break.
Philadelphia-area families hit the road early for Labor Day weekend
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) — The unofficial end to the summer is quickly approaching. Drivers made a pit stop at Farley Service Plaza along the Atlantic City Expressway in Hammonton as they headed down the shore to squeeze in one more visit before summer ends."Going down to Cape May, New Jersey to go to the beach," Maher Kholi said. "I live in the Lehigh Valley in Allentown, so we left after rush hour Philly traffic ... I got a carload of kids, so they can fall asleep on the way down."Kholi said he's happy he's beating the weekend traffic. "And we...
Hospitality center promises to bring economic boost to Pleasantville
If you have not noticed, more than a dozen commercial properties have been sold or leased recently in Pleasantville, and more are pending. There is a great vibe of new activity in the air. The hub of the activity is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Main Street. In...
Local community comes together to support, advocate for overdose awareness
On Friday, Aug. 23, community members throughout Atlantic County joined together in a collective effort to raise awareness about overdose. The event was held alongside the soft opening of the new Angels in Motion office, located at 2 W. Glendale Ave. in Pleasantville. Various community outreach organizations and volunteer agencies were in attendance, providing life-saving information and tips to the public.
“Run to Remember” in Somers Point set for Sept. 7
Somers Point will hold the annual “Run to Remember” through the beautiful Country Club neighborhood in honor of all the first responders who were killed on 9/11. The 5K race will be held Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. It will start and finish at JFK Park on Broadway.
County explains new voting machines
Burlington County election officials are showing voters how to use new voting machines for this year’s general election at the Moorestown Mall’s County Corner Store. The county’s Superintendent of Elections and its clerk’s office have staff at the mall every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist with voter registration and other election-related matters, including vote-by-mail and early-voting options, updating registration information or removing a deceased relative from registration lists.
County Reportedly Targeting Fall 2025 to Early 2026 to Install Roundabout at Willow Grove and Stokes Roads Intersection
SHAMONG—One month after residents raised concerns with the Shamong Township Committee that they had observed survey work underway by Burlington County for a controversial roundabout at the intersection of Willow Grove and Stokes roads, a project that had sort of gone dormant for several years, has come confirmation from a local official that the county is now targeting the fall of 2025 or early 2026 to commence the project.
Celebrate the Jersey Tomato at Special Burlington County Farmers Market on Saturday
MOORESTOWN, NJ – Celebrate a favorite food of the Garden State — the Jersey Tomato — at this weekend's Burlington County Farmers Market. Tomato Day at the Burlington County Farmers Market will be held from 8:30 AM to 1 PM this Saturday, August 31, at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, located at 500 Centerton Road in Moorestown. The special tomato-themed market will feature a wide variety of heirloom, beefsteak, cherry and plum tomatoes fresh from New Jersey farms, plus scores of prepared foods.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There will also be a tomato...
Common Calendar, Packet Papers, Aug. 30
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August.
Little Egg Harbor assisted living community is 1st in state to receive Joint Commission accreditation
The Terraces at Seacrest Village has become the first senior living community in New Jersey to earn Assisted Living Community Accreditation from the Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. This prestigious achievement is a quality marker for the Little Egg Harbor community, which offers assisted living, memory care and respite care.
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