An unidentified juvenile from Highland Park is charged with murdering her newborn baby. READ MORE
Local News
HP Teen mom, only 14 years old, charged with murdering her baby
|
Here’s to Our Health: Highland Park Wins Healthy Town Honor
|
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
Local News
Commentary: Council Person Addresses HP’s Approach to Racial Bias
|
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
Arts & Entertainment
HP Library invites Community to Earth Day Events April 16 to April 21
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
Congressman Pallone and Highland Park are standing up to JUULing and the detrimental effects to minors. READ MORE
Arts & Entertainment
Highland Park’s Main Street Community Leaps to Action for Spring 2018
|
The celebrated 5-K Race, Street Fair, Outdoor Movie Nights, Planting Days are the highlights of a very lively and community-unifying spring season in downtown Highland Park. READ MORE
Arts & Entertainment
HP Recorder Society will Donate Concert Profits to Puerto Rico Relief
|
The sounds of the HP Recorder Society concert will strike a sweet note for Puerto Ricans still struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. READ MORE
Local News
Three arrested in the human trafficking and prostitution of a minor
|
A rabbi from East Brunswick is one of the three individuals charged in connection to the human trafficking and prostitution of a 17-year old girl from Lancaster PA. READ MORE
Local News
HP Schools Chief Sends a Message of Resolute Reassurance
|
HP Superintendent of Schools Scott Taylor sends a letter to the community addressing the horrific school shooting in Florida. READ MORE