🌱 Why a filmed confrontation in Mount Laurel led to bias charges
Mount Laurel, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Mount Laurel! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a filmed confrontation in Mount Laurel led to bias charges
Also on today's calendar: Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Showers early in the morning, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• White Man Charged After He Was Filmed Screaming at a Black Woman (blacknews.com) — A Mount Laurel neighborhood is again in the spotlight after a man was arrested on harassment and bias intimidation charges following a filmed confrontation with a neighbor. Police say viral video from the incident, along with witness statements, led to his arrest and renewed attention to earlier racial tensions reported in the same area. 
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Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe →
Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway, New York
7:30 pm
Friday May 29
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Other local events
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ESL Conversation Class with NJ Literacy →
Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave, Mt Laurel Township
6:00 pm -
Tumblin' Tots →
Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave, Mt Laurel Township
10:30 am -
Music for Adults with Disabilities →
Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave, Mt Laurel Township
11:30 am -
FW Instrumental Concert Evening Performance
Fleetwood Elementary School Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
6:00 pm -
Musical Series: Flying Down to Rio →
Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave, Mt Laurel Township
1:00 pm -
Keva Plank: Adults VS Kids - 40 plank challenge →
Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave, Mt Laurel Township
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Concert: Homegrown String Band →
Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave, Mt Laurel Township
2:00 pm -
Intentional Creativity and Painting →
Thyme Travelers Conservatory, 200 Creek Rd unit c, Mt Laurel Township
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 27
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Sunday May 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic
Burlington County - Main Events, 53 Academy Drive, Westampton
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Baseball: Varsity vs. Triton Regional (Home)
Cherry Hill West High School Varsity Baseball Field
4:00 pm -
Baseball: V →
Vineland High School
4:00 pm -
Baseball: Varsity vs. Vineland (Away)
Vineland High School
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi all - looking for an experienced dog walker with references or referrals for a trusted walker.
I occasionally foster pups and would like to establish a working relationship if/when needed. (Nextdoor Willow Turn) - Huge moving sale this Friday and Saturday 8-noon.
Lots of items that need a new home! Sale is rain or shine! Selling large furniture too so please inquire! 612 Saratoga Dr Mount Laurel, near Lenape… (Nextdoor Hickory Knoll/Saratoga)
- Wegmans posted a job opening for Produce Stocker in Mount Laurel. Apply here.
- PNC posted a job opening for Lockbox Processor in Mount Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Laurel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Moorestown
- 3rd Congressional District Primary Election 2026: Michael McGuire (patch.com)
- 3rd Congressional District Primary Election 2026: Jason Cullen (patch.com)
- 2 Weeks Of Traffic Anticipated In Burlington County: See Where (patch.com)
Maple Shade
- Federal charge gives new details in Maple Shade double-murder case (thedailyjournal.com)
Cinnaminson
- VOTE Softball Player of Week 9, presented by Atlantic City Electric (thedailyjournal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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