Main Street Welcomes New Sporting Goods Store

Run in the Park to Honor Riki Jacobs kicks off Street Fair--Sunday, May 23

Highland Park is home to scores of amateur athletes and the landscape of the borough encourages physical fitness. But when active residents want something from a sporting-goods store, they have to leave the borough to fill that need.

816 Sports is hoping to change all that » more

816 Sports and Studio 808 are presenting sponsors of the Run in the Park

The 2nd Annual Run in the Park to Honor Riki Jacobs is slated for May 23 and organizers are hoping to double the number of participants. Sign up HERE

“Last year, the 5K attracted 369 participants – both runners and walkers, and raised over $4,000 for area non-profits and charities. It was a very enjoyable morning, so we are hopeful that last year's runners and walkers will be back,” said Andrea Baay, a member of the race committee..» more

Planting Day, May 22

Centerpiece is moving, 40% Sale begins Saturday May 15

Help beautify Highland Park by planting flowers for the 7th Annual Planting Day.

Join friends and neighbors and volunteer for this Highland Park tradition.

Planting Day runs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 22, 2010. Click HERE for photos of previous years » more info

The owners of Centerpiece have announced plans to leave their current location at the end of May.

Sheryl Magaziner, co-owner of the shop, which has been located at 312 Raritan Ave for seven years, says the decision to move and close at the end of May came after lease negotiations broke down.

To reduce inventory and make the move easier, Centerpiece will hold a huge sale, with most items marked down 40% beginning May 15 (except consigment). » more

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Jay's BIG SLICE Opens Saturday, May 15! in the spot formerly occupied by L'il Tony's

Win the Window update! The winner of the Win the Window contest was Jeff Robinson. Congratulations, Jeff!

40% off-Moving Sale at Centerpiece

Senior Caregiver Support Group » more

Dance Moves from the Congo and more at Inspire Me Fit » more

Libary Book Sale together with Planting Day and Street Fair!

Saiff Drugs has started a new GREEN prescription disposal program » more

Highland Park Community Chorus Requiem, Saturday, May 15. » more