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The not so snowy holiday was a joyful occasion for the kids, but not for the weather forecasters. Rutgers climatologist explains how Mother Nature messed with Old Man Winter’s snowy blanket. READ MORE
Mayor and Council reorganize by reviewing the past and relating what they see for Highland Park’s future. Residents urged to play a proactive role in the town’s well being by volunteering for the town’s boards, committees, task forces that play such a significant role in creating a vibrant community. READ MORE
Dozens of residents filled the Middle School Monday night as the Highland Park Board of Education welcomed three new members and reorganized to elect new leadership. READ MORE
If you know a good idea when you see one, be sure to visit the Highland Park Senior/Youth Center on Sunday, Jan. 4.. Proposals for the Park Partners Community Grant Program will be on display from 4-5 p.m. at the center, 221 S. Sixth Ave. Grant categories fall into one of six categories: entertainment, arts, culture and diversity, safety, and universal access or health and wellness. One program in each category can receive a grant up to $2,000. READ MORE
If you and your family are seeking a meaningful and celebratory activity on the first day of 2015, there still is time to come together and start the new year by marking the last day of Kwanzaa. READ MORE
Highland Park is energized and enlightened thanks to being one of nine New Jersey municipalities to receive a Sustainable Jersey grant to help the town develop a plan for providing emergency power when a natural disaster cuts off the town’s power supply. READ MORE
Now that the gift giving season has morphed into the season for celebrating a New Year, Highland Park residents are extending the “buy local” theme to “celebrate local.” READ MORE
HPP NEWS BRIEF: Unidentified roadside package near Irving School leads to investigation. READ MORE
WRITE ON is an occasional commentary on issues affecting the health and well being of our community. This submission comes from public health expert Elizabeth Griffin, who lives in Central Jersey and works for the New Jersey Association of Pediatrics. We welcome submissions from members of the Highland Park community. READ MORE
Highland Park First Aid Squad is holding a blood drive on Sunday, Nov. 30- the perfect gift during this holiday season. READ MORE