HP Superintendent of Schools Dr. Scott Taylor is designation as Middlesex County Superintendent of the Year. He is in the running for a statewide honor. READ MORE
Schools
HP Schools Chief Taylor Named Middlesex Superintendent of the Year
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“Hamilton” cast member thrills HP students thanks to Fresh Theatre Arts
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Broadway performer, Thayne Jasperson, a cast member of Hamilton, visited Highland Park on Monday, May 14, when he led a theater (acting, singing, and dancing) workshop, geared towards students in the 5th through 12th grades. The workshop was facilitated by Fresh Theatre Arts, LLC., founded by Highland Park resident Tova Halpern. “Thank you, Thayne Jasperson and Fresh Theatre Arts for bringing some Hamilton: An American Musical to Highland Park, New Jersey. My kid (Lily Solomon, 5th grader) had so much fun,” said Rebecca Hersh in a Facebook post.
Arts & Entertainment
Celebrate and Laugh at the End of the World with “The Eleventh Hour”
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The apocalypse in New Jersey never looked so good, thanks to local theater talent who created a musical comedy ‘The Eleventh Hour’ about the end of the world. It is on stage in NYC May 11-June 27. READ MORE
Local News
Woman Pleads Guilty to Causing Death by Auto in Highland Park Crash
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An Edison woman, driving while intoxicated, has pleaded guilty in causing the Feb. 16, 2018 death by auto of a 21-year old Edison woman and injuring two others, both residents of Highland Park, READ MORE
Local News
HP Teen mom, only 14 years old, charged with murdering her baby
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An unidentified juvenile from Highland Park is charged with murdering her newborn baby. READ MORE
Local News
Commentary: Council Person Addresses HP’s Approach to Racial Bias
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Council Member Matthew Hersh addressed the issue of racial profiling and racial bias in the community and urges the residents adopt a clear-eyed approach about the realities of racism. READ MORE
Local News
Here’s to Our Health: Highland Park Wins Healthy Town Honor
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Highland Park is in great physical shape, according to the Mayors Wellness Campaign, a joint project of the Health Care Institute of NJ and the NJ League of Municipalities READ MORE
Arts & Entertainment
HP Library invites Community to Earth Day Events April 16 to April 21
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The Highland Park Public Library welcomes the community the celebrate the spirit of EarthDay with three events during April at the library, 31 North Fifth Avenue. From Monday, April 16 to Saturday, April 21 the library will have two craft events and an environmental film, The Plastic Ocean. READ MORE
Arts & Entertainment
New Hub City Opera with Highland Park Roots has First Show April 15
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Hub City Opera and Dance Company Inc., founded by Highland Park resident Geza G. Schenk, springs to life on Sunday, April 15, 2018, Nicholas Music Center, with its inaugural production, Carl Orff’s Der Mond, in collaboration with Rutgers Mason Gross Music and Dance Departments and the Mason Gross Extension Division. The Highland Park Community Chorus will be playing a key role in the production. According to Géza G. Schenk, president of Hub City Opera and Dance, “the choice of Der Mond as our first production was made with our company’s purpose in mind. Hub City Opera and Dance’s mission is to bring rare and new works to the Central Jersey community, encourage community involvement and enrichment, and provide a fresh view of opera and dance. “In addition, with the inclusion of dance, Hub City Opera and Dance will be adding a new dimension to Orff’s work. READ MORE
Local News
Speaking at RU, Hillary Clinton Urges Women’s Involvement in Politics
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Former Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton had a public conversation on March 29 with Ruth Mandel, director of the RU-New Brunswick’s Eagleton Institute of Politics. READ MORE
Local News
Pallone to Call on FDA to Protect NJ Youth & Regulate Juuling
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Congressman Pallone and Highland Park are standing up to JUULing and the detrimental effects to minors. READ MORE