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Michael Henderson, who rented a room in the house at 45 S. Adelaide Avenue that was destroyed by a fire on July 26, 2016, was charged on July 28, 2016 with a second-degree count of aggravated arson. READ MORE
On Friday, July 29, Main Street will host a memorable mid-summer music and food celebration (tomato themed) that will go from 11 a.m. to the official closing time of 7:30 p.m., and beyond, because festivities will continue at Pino’s. READ MORE
Victims of the S.Adelaide house fire on Tuesday July 26 escaped serious injury but lost everything. Residents set up a gofundme site to help them in this time need. $2,156 of $10k goal has been raised. READ MORE
HP School District tested for lead in water and lead in the blood of certain students- before the state mandated such testing. And therefore the HP District will get none of the $10 million allocated to help districts conduct such tests. READ MORE
On Sunday, June 26, 2016, Highland Park High School graduate (class of 2012) James Shangle made his Olympic trials debut. Although his time failed to win James a spot in the semi-finals, he and his family nevertheless were pleased with his performance. READ MORE
Nine-year-old HP resident became youngest Rutgers student ever when she joined a summer biochemistry program for gifted and talented pre-college and college students. READ MORE
Jazz music aficionados as well as fans of Italian cuisine suffered a big loss when The Italian Bistro and Lounge closed two weeks ago. READ MORE
Jazz artist John Bianculli is a skilled pianist, composer, teacher, and a longtime Highland Park resident, who was born and raised in New York City. READ MORE
Lili Gil Valletta, a renowned, award-winning entrepreneur, will keynote Middlesex County Regional Chamber’s 2016 Hispanic Business Expo, July 20, 4 p.m.nPines Manor in Edison. READ MORE
Dr. Scott Taylor and the other members of HP schools strategic planning committee recently brought together community members to discuss the strategic plan, aka the Pathway to Excellence. READ MORE