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It’s Official: Highland Park Has New Leaders of the Police Department

By Pam Hersh | May 2, 2019

Highland Park has a new acting police chief, a new acting police captain and a leadership mentor to help with the transition

Highland Park Reinforces the State with Policies to Protect its Immigrant Community

By Pam Hersh | July 13, 2019

HP has an unequivocal policy to protect immigrants in the face of threatened deportation action this weekend. READ MORE

ARB’s Princeton Ballet School Hosts a Boys Open House on July 19

By Editor | July 12, 2019

The American Repertory Ballet encourages boys to enter the ranks of its dance students. An Open House is schedule for 19 July. READ MORE

RU Students Get a Hands-On Lesson in Sustainable Technology with their Self-Made Solar Car.

By Emily Segal | July 8, 2019

Rutgers Students from all disciplines make a solar vehicle for competition and for a lesson in sustainability. READ MORE

Seismic Shifts Coming in NJ as Boomers Retire, Generation Alpha Starts School

By Editor | July 2, 2019

Rutgers Regional Report examines generational changes from the mid-20th century to the 2020s and beyond. (Pictured one of report’s co-authors Dr. James W. Hughes) READ MORE

Highland Park man arrested for kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual assault and the endangerment of 16-year-old minor from Pennsylvania

By Editor | June 28, 2019

A man from Highland Park has been arrested and charged with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 16-year old teenager from Pennsylvania that he met on social media. READ MORE

The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey is Offering Scholarships to Law School Students and to Police Officers

By Editor | June 27, 2019

County Prosecutors Association offers scholarships to those who want to pursue law enforcement/justice careers READ MORE

Milestones: Richard R. Bird, Former Rutgers Graduate Registrar, is Mourned by his Highland Park Friends and Family

By Editor | June 25, 2019

Richard R. Bird, retired Rutgers University graduate registrar, passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2019. Richard was born in New York City-Governors Island, where his father was stationed during WWII. His father James Bird and his mother Mary Ames predeceased him. In high school, Richard was active in sports and was a first-rate ¼ miler for the Highland Park High School Track & Field team. After serving in the Army he attended Rutgers College, class of 1963, where he played La Crosse, and graduated with a degree in Geography. READ MORE