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Residents lined up to buy a rapidly dwindling supply of bottled water at local stores today as Highland Park’s water system lost pressure. As of 7:00 am no official communications had been issued regarding the situation. We will provide updates as they happen. READ MORE
In spite of an anemic winning record, the wrestling team inspires praise from Coach Craig Girvan who looks toward a much stronger future for the wrestlers. READ MORE
Borough Council discusses an ordinance that would raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes to 21 years old. The question debated is whether the health benefits (the legal age is now 19 years old) are measurable enough to merit disadvantaging local businesses. particularly the fairly recent e-cigarette business in town. READ MORE
A rare sight as Yellow Brick Road Infant & Toddler Center owner Sandi Cacace had to tell disappointed parents that the daycare facility was closed for the day because of broken water pipes and the resultant no heat. But the bad news was short-lived. The daycare center is up and running for Thursday. READ MORE
Another snow day is a hey day for kids, a not-so-yeah-day for adults, and a bad day for anyone trying to cross the New Brunswick bridge on foot. No governmental entity is taking responsibility for clearing the sidewalk on the bridge. READ MORE
Highland Park High School Girls Basketball team looks forward to finishing out its season on a “high note,” said Coach Erin Washington. The key is perseverance and team work. READ MORE
Highland Park residents, working at low to moderate income jobs and dreaming about owning their own home, have an opportunity to own a Habitat for Humanity home thanks to the Borough’s recently established partnership with Habitat. Interested residents must register to attend one of two upcoming information sessions – Feb. 17 and Feb. 21. READ MORE
Shoppers at the Stop and Shop on Thursday may have gotten some bargains on their groceries, but also may have gotten more than they bargained for when four police cars responded to an argument occurring outside in front of the store shortly after 12 noon. READ MORE
On February 3 the Highland Park School District issued a public letter to the Highland Park community asking people to sign a petition opposing the expansion of the Hatikvah International Academy Charter School. READ MORE
Bluegrass band Kind Strangers is no stranger to Highland Park. All its members have their roots in Highland Park, and the members like nothing more than performing for their friends and strangers (as long as they are kind) in their home town. Upcoming performances at the Highland Park Public Library will take place on February 26 and March 13. READ MORE