The weekend after Thanksgiving, Shop Small in downtown Highland Park and have a big impact on the health and well being of your community – on Small Business Saturday & Sunday, November 25 & 26!
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Democratic Incumbents Win in HP, Middlesex County, and 18th District
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No surprises in Highland Park, but no lack of enthusiasm – or graciousness – among the local Democratic officials who kept their seats on borough council, freeholder board and state legislature. Among the Highland Park Borough Council candidates, incumbent Matt Hersh was the top vote-getter with 2,692 votes for his two-year unexpired term; incumbent Stephany Kim, 2,685 votes for her one year unexpired term; incumbent Josh Fine with 2,668 votes for a full three year term; incumbent Elsie Foster Dublin with 2,595 for a full three year term. Republican candidate for council, Herb Gross attracted 551 votes. Highland Park resident Seth Kaper-Dale, who ran for governor on the Green Party ticket, attracted 1,050 votes among Middlesex County voters. The 18th District includes seven communities in Middlesex County: East Brunswick, Edison, Helmetta, Highland Park, Metuchen, South Plainfield, and South River. READ MORE
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Vote on Nov. 7 – a Look at the HP Incumbent Council Members on the Ballot
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Although the local election is uncontested, residents should get to know the incumbent council members on the ballot and anxious to continue to serve their community. READ MORE
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Sept 24 – Art and Highland Park Perfect Together at Renowned Festival
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Arts in the Park, Highland Park New Jersey’s annual arts street festival, showcases fine arts and crafts from all over the region and shines a spotlight on Highland Park’s vibrant, diverse, multi-faceted arts scene. This outdoor juried art show and street fair draws thousands of people to the streets of Highland Park to enjoy top-notch art, music, and food while exploring Highland Park’s downtown as a shopping and dining destination. This year’s festival, lucky 13, is the biggest one ever, with over 220 artists and vendors selling art, food, and crafts under tents along Raritan Avenue (Route 27) in Highland Park.
Juried Art Show
This year’s art show judges represent a diverse array of artists, arts professionals, and local celebrities. The juried art show features cash awards for first, second, and third places in eight categories: Graphics/Drawing/Printmaking, Fine Crafts, Mixed Media, Textiles/Quilts/Needlework, Painting, Jewelry, Photography, and Sculpture. READ MORE
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Highland Park Hosts Memorable 9/11 Day of Remembrance/ Discussion
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The 9/11 Day of Remembrance/Day of Discussion featured a hopeful message from Vice Mayor of Charlottesville, Va., Mr. Wes Bellamy, and a moving speech from Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler.. READ MORE
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Get a glorious summertime lift by observing an epic butterfly migration
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Observe and learn about the monarch butterfly migration, 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20, Indian Queen Tavern at East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Rd., Piscataway.
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Main Street HP is alive this summer with activities to suit every taste
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Main Street Highland Park presents a range of exciting activities – a mid-summer day’s and night’s dream come true for residents and retailers. READ MORE
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During summer’s lazy days, there is no slacking for HP’s human relations
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HP’s Human Relations Commission is pursuing an active agenda during these lazy, hazy days of summer (HPP’s “No Lazy Days” series.) READ MORE
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No surprises but a few lessons emerged from the primary election results
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Primary races produced no shocking results but did yield some interesting analyses as Highland Park voters gear up for the November general election. READ MORE
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Man Pleads Guilty in February Attack of Woman in Highland Park
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Brandon Cox of Franklin Township pleaded guilty to kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault in the attack of the woman on February 19, 2017 on Harper Avenue in Highland Park. READ MORE