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Main Street Holiday Message 2012
Happy Holidays!
Multi-faith organizations come together to host a benefit to help Hurricane Sandy victims
100 percent of money and supplies to go directly to victims throughout New Jersey
Four women business owners hold open house to celebrate National Business Women’s Week
Being in the same building creates a unique bond between the women
Gems Galleria Opens
New business owner worked with Main Street Highland Park to secure sign; Owner praises Main Street officials for seamless process
Antique store opens in Highland Park
Owners specialize in pocket watches, cigarette lighters and fountain pens
Main Street on the move!
Main Street Highland Park moves from its original location across from Stop and Shop, to 212 Raritan, next to the Farmers' Market lot
Main Street Holiday Message
Holiday Message from Walter Deutsch, Board President, Main Street Highland Park, VP, Unity Bank
Small Business Saturday!
Main Street is proud to partner with American Express for this year’s Small Business Saturday!
Finding Fair Trade just got easier
Fair Trade at Your Fingertips - The New Fair Trade Finder app!
For the Arts, Come to the Park
7th Annual Arts in the Park, Highland Park’s annual arts festival, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday September 25
Main Street Highland Park sponsors second annual restaurant week
Prix-fixe, three-course meals offered for $17.66
Covered Girl: Local resident opens clothing store for women who want to dress modestly
Main Street Highland Park welcomes The Italian Bistro
Owner brings a wealth of experience and dedication
Main Street Highland Park executive director to take a temporary leave of absence
Agency veteran to step in as temporary acting director
Main Street Highland Park hosts Planting Day and a 5K race this weekend
Events not possible without volunteers
Main Street Highland Park encourages residents and business owners to volunteers to support events
Organization recognizes local volunteer
Sponsors make local 5K race a reality
It’s a chance for residents and business owners to give back
Robert's Florals to get Facade-lift
Improvements to Robert’s Florals one in a long list of investment by forward-thinking landlords in Highland Park
Business owners and artists partner to give Highland Park a new look
Highland Park’s Inspire Me Fit to move to a larger location
Space to offer a spa-like feel
State trooper revisits Highland Park school to read to students
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White Lotus Home Celebrates 30th Anniversary
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Highland Park community center fills need in New Jersey
Members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities have a place to call home
Bookstore owner wants to showcase use of space
Nighthawk Books partners with Elijah’s Promise for first anniversary
Main Street Highland Park introduces QR codes
Quick response codes allow customers to get the latest news about sales and events
Highland Park businesses to give away $1,000 in merchandise and gift certificates
Contest created to spur business in a slow shopping month
Highland Park wine and liquor store expands; brings in more customers
Owner praised for helping to bolster the look of Woodbridge Avenue
Join “The Wish List Conspiracy”
The Wish List program allows people to leave wish lists for family and friends at local stores
Popular Romanian entertainers to perform tonight at Zeina
Zeina welcomes Autentic, Bambi, Gheorghe Gheorghiu and Cristian Faur, four Romanian artists who are on tour in the States.
Late Night Date Night Dining THURSDAYS!
Highland Park business owner expands after one year
Highland Spark to offer handmade gifts
Highland Park art gallery and framing studio to celebrate new showroom
Artist Robert Moylan’s work will be on exhibit
Martial Arts Master speaks about the Jewish perspective on self-defense at Rutgers Hillel
The Loft Salon opens its doors in Highland Park
Homecoming for a salon owner who only uses natural products
Three board members join the Main Street Highland Park board
They plan to work on increasing awareness and growing the business district
Homeless Veterans Find Affordable Homes at All Saints Apartments in Highland Park
Grand Opening on Veteran’s Day; Vets move in this December; housing complex is first of its kind in NJ
Inspire Me Fit celebrates its first anniversary in Highland Park
Three new classes to be offered
Highland Park will be transformed into a “Harry Potter” theme for Autumn in the Park
Festival to offer haunted tours, hayrides and fun for the entire family
Main Street Highland Park sponsors first restaurant week`
Prix-fixe, three-course meals offered for $17.66
Stage Stars moves to Main Street
Local dance studio to offer theater and “just for fun” classes
Peruvian restaurant helps build a multi-cultural cuisine landscape in Highland Park
Grand opening of Tete's on Friday
State-wide Main Street associations ban together to save Main Street New Jersey
Without state organization, 26 local associations will lose their national accreditation
Highland Park Farmers’ Market goes peachy for New Jersey peaches
HP Farmers’ market joins statewide celebration
Ashley’s Pearl and Jewelry uses jazz to attract customers
Business district official hopes the idea is catching
Active business Schwartz & Nagle gives back
Highland Park in the News!
Highland Park recognized in many ways
Fireworks return to Highland Park!
Partnership between Highland Park and New Brunswick was instrumental in bringing back the event
New Age Auto takes on beautification project
LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Main Street welcomes a sporting-goods store to the borough
Owner says the prices will be competitive with big-box stores
Help Beautify Main Street!
Volunteers needed for Main Street Highland Park’s Planting Day
St. Paul's to Host Ministry Expo
Parish seeks to broaden its ministerial scope
Planning is underway for the 2nd Annual Highland Park 5K
Proceeds to go to local borough service agencies
Planning is underway for the 2nd Annual Highland Park 5K
Proceeds to go to local borough service agencies
Fair Trade Grant
Green Mountain Coffee and the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Foundation Commit Nearly One Million Dollars to Fuel Growth of Fair Trade Towns in U.S.
Local Businesses Say 'No' to Triclosan
Nighthawk Books Author Series
Michael Aaron Rockland launches Nighthawk Books authors series
A New Year on Main Street!
A New Year and a new decade!
Highland Park concert benefits Haiti earthquake survivors
Proceeds to go to three charities
Highland Park welcomes Nighthawk Books
Nighthawk Books to be a “literary cultural center”
Second Annual Holiday Dinner
State of Main Street
Main Street Director gives Annual Report
Inspire Me Fit Opens in Highland Park
Local gym owner offers a unique approach to exercise
Mary Pomerantz Advertising Sweeps Competition
Earns Four Awards for Innovative Campaign at the 35th Annual JASPER Awards Ceremony
Three Businesses Owners Celebrate their First Anniversary in Highland Park
Main Street Highland Park helps keep businesses afloat in tough economic times
HIGHLAND PARK ARTISTS TO OPEN STUDIOS TO PUBLIC
Self-guided tours of local artists' studios represents an exciting opportunity to see new work
Aposto Restaurant undergoes a renovation
Restaurant will have increased seating, may extend hours to Sunday
Raspberry Beret Boutique relocates to downtown Highland Park
Owner anticipating more sales
Make-me-Take-me opens in Highland Park
Children’s retail and art store offers unique,personalized stuffed animals and paint-your-own pottery
Peachepot celebrates its first anniversary!
Boutique owner extends hours and hires locals
Cyber Knight Computers relocates from New Brunswick to Highland Park
Grand opening to coincide with Main Street Highland Park’s Arts in the Park
Family Martial Arts Celebrates 12 years
Family Martial Arts Academy has become an institution in Highland Park
Salon Envy Celebrates Its 10-year Anniversary
Owner says recession is the best time to open a business
Fair Trade Fashion headlines final Random Acts
Highland Park boutiques showcase latest trends in a fashion show; music, games and more!
Random Acts of Fun Kicks off Its Summer Schedule
Talent Show, Classic Car Show Highlight Main Street Summer Kickoff Event
Highland Park Profile: Stop and Shop
A community resource
Baby Food Pantry Idea is Just Not for "small food"
Yellow Brick Road teams up with HP Food Pantry
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Farmers' Market Begins 14th Year!
Forms New Partnership
RECYCLING TRASH AS ART
Art is where you find it and, in this environmentally-conscious borough, artists are showing how art can be found in the trash that people routinely put on the curbside to be hauled away.
Weekend in Highland Park!
The place to be when Spring arrives is Highland Park, May 16 and 17
Highland Park Profile: Robert's Florals
Robert's Florals co-owners Doug Otrimski and Mark Froehlich discuss business, commitment and Highland Park's unique attributes
A Run in the Park to honor Riki jacobs
Main Street Highland Park officials are restructuring their first 5K race to honor local activist and runner Riki Jacobs
Exercise Your Green Thumb!
Planting Day is May 16, 10am to 2pm
Main Street Highland Park Hosts its First 5K Race and Benefit
Main Street Highland Park hosts A Run in the Park – Highland Park 5K Race, Sunday May 17.
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Main Street Volunteers
Main Street Highland Park could use some extra hands
Michael Bianc, Local salon owners host an open house Sunday
Salon will serve the entire community in more ways than one
Family Martial Arts Kicks More than Targets and Heavy Bags
FMAA's ‘Kick Diabetes Team' participated in the JDRF Walk for the Cure Fund on Cook Campus
Community Comes Together for Food Pantry
Community Groups, Businesses and Government Come Together to Support Local Food Pantry in Honor of National Community Service Day
Community to Host Free Holiday Dinner
The Dept of Community Services will host a Christmas dinner from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Senior/Youth Center. The dinner is free and open to everyone.
Centerpiece Owner: Retail is Alive and Well in Highland Park
Retail is not dead, especially in Highland Park. Sales along Raritan Avenue have been strong this holiday season, despite dire predictions.
Join me in shopping Highland Park for the Holidays
Join Me in Shopping Highland Park for the Holidays
White Lotus Will Make Highland Park its Home
White Lotus Home embraces the “living green” philosophy.
Main Street Window Evokes Highland Park High School of Yesterday
The Main Street Highland Park storefront is decorated with Highland Park High School memorobilia from the 1940s through the 1990s
“Green Art” Steals the Show at Highland Park Art Festival
Peachepot Boutique is Ripe with Fashions
New Clothing Boutique at 234 Raritan
Robert’s Florals to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
A bouquet from Robert’s Florals will do more than woo your sweetheart this month.
Library Launches New Programs for Children
Highland Park Public Library has announced all new Fall 2008 programs for children
Free Teen Events at the Library
Fall schedule for teen events at the Highland Park Public Library
No Slow Economy in Downtown Highland Park
Highland Park, where you can treat yourself to a number of “affordable luxuries”
Main Street Highland Park Announces 2008 Arts in the Park Winners
Highland Park’s Juried Art Festival Drew Record Number of Art Lovers
More than 8,000 Expected at Fourth-Annual Arts in the Park
Art Festival will Feature Juried Art Show, Live Music, Festival Food and Kids Activities
Massage Matters Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Tavares credits her success to the personal attention she gives each client and to word-of-mouth advertising.
Asian Life Honored in Library Exhibit
Chinese Brush Art and Watercolor Exhibit by Jack B. Kushnick in the main hall display case through September.
Highland Park Artists to Open Studios to Public
Artists Now will present Worlds End, Worlds Begin
Ten Thousand Villages Highland Park and Divine Chocolate Celebrate World Chocolate Day
Fair traders team up for 'One Scrumptious Chocolate Celebration'
Park Eye Center Sets Sights On New Storefront
Twenty-Year Highland Park Practice Moves to a Larger Office to Accommodate a Rapidly Growing List of Patients
Artisan Cheeses Introduced at Farmer’s Market
Cherry Grove Farm joins the Farmers Market bringing five unique types of cheese.
Police Will Host National Night Out in Highland Park
Community Block Party Will Unite Police and Community Members Against Crime
Random Acts Relives the 1970’s
Classic Car Show and Human Car Wash Round Out Final Main Street Event of Summer
Construction to Begin
“Green” Spa Opens in Highland Park
Eden Organix to Gives Customers a Luxury Spa Experience in an Environmentally-Friendly Way
Main Street Highland Park Parts Ways with Executive Director
Main Street Highland Park has released Graham Copeland, Executive Director effective Friday, June 20, 2008.
Random Acts of Fun to Host Hawaiian Luau Party
Fashion Show, Guitar Hero, Limbo Contest, and More Offered at Free Festival
Highland Park: Lively Main Street drives pedestrian-friendly borough
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“How Coordinated Are Your Eyes?” asks Dr. Howard Sherman
Some vision problems can’t be solved by putting on a pair of glasses. That’s where Dr. Howard Sherman comes in.
Ten Thousand Villages Named One of "World's Most Ethical Companies"
Fair trade retailer among distinguished list announced by Forbes and The Ethisphere Institute
PJ’s Coffee Initiates Coffee Grind Recycling Program
Used Coffee Grinds Help Local Garden Flourish
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Tasty Bakery—HP’s Best Kept Secret
Surprising treats await
Raspberry Beret
Where You’ll Find an Upscale Second Hand Store
IM Flower Open for Business
Things are blooming at IM Flower, including the tea pots.
Shooting for the Moon on Raritan Avenue
Jenny Chapman and Her Partners Offer the Unique and Special in Downtown Highland Park
Kids Helping Kids Concert in Highland Park will Benefit School in Zambia
“Kids Helping Kids,” is an educational and leadership organization currently raising money for the Shiyala Community School in the Chongwe region of Zambia.
Main Street Highland Park Launches Redesigned Website
Refurbished Site Offers Access to Interactive Material, Event Information and Much More
Highland Park Hairdresser Celebrates Four Decades on Raritan Avenue
Hair Styles Come and Go, but Marta Lohner’s Commitment to Community is Constant
Small Shops See Smallness as Their Big Selling Point
Small retailers make the most of their inherent advantages over larger competitors.
Holidays in the Park Offers Small Town Holiday Experience
Festive Night of Music, Food, Promotions and Giveaways Planned for First Three Thursdays of December
Experts to Check Highland Park Site
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Social Sustainability in Action
Highland Park Teams Up With Elijah’s Promise for 12th Annual Farmer’s Market
Highland Park Seeks Eco-Artists for End-of-Summer Festival
Third annual “Arts in the Park” will feature a “Green Art” category
"Shop Main Street" Website for the Holidays
Nat'l Trust for Historic Preservation Launches a "Shop Main Street" Website for the Holidays
Highland Park art gallery and framing studio to celebrate new showroom
Artist Robert Moylan’s work will be on exhibit
Stage Stars moves to Main Street
Local dance studio to offer theater and “just for fun” classes
Massage Matters Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Tavares credits her success to the personal attention she gives each client and to word-of-mouth advertising.