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Girl Scouts Make the Season Bright for Family Gateway
Boone Elementary second-and fourth-grade Girl Scouts brought some cheer to children in need.
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Owner of Cox Mansion Site Withdraws Zoning Application
The billionaire owner of the site of the demolished Cox mansion has withdrawn his application to amend Highland Park’s zoning ordinance to permit the construction of a new home that would exceed the property’s maximum allowed height, the town announced in a Jan. 30 email.
UP Makes List of Fast-Growing, Wealthy Suburbs
University Park has been named one of the 30 fastest-growing wealthy suburbs in America by GoBankingRates, a website often cited for its best banks ratings.
Confidence Grows, So Does Production for Versatile HP Guard
For Jacob Ariyo, three years’ worth of varsity basketball has been about steady progress, from gaining confidence to expanding roles to — a priority for any player — that elusive first in-game dunk.
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HPHS Senior Catches Fish of a Lifetime
Highland Park High School senior Dylan Sorrells is still several months from graduation, but the young angler has already made a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
Events
Community Partners Hosts The Grateful Table
The second annual appreciation dinner celebrated its affinity group, The Circle, with a fireside chat with Carl Sewell and his son.
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HP Cheerleaders Win National Championship Title
Highland Park High School’s junior varsity cheerleaders brought home a first place win at the National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals in Dallas from Jan. 24-26.
Events
Author Erin Merryn Named North Star Luncheon Speaker
The nonprofit organization, Family Compass, announced that author, speaker, and child abuse advocate Erin Merryn will be the guest speaker at its 7th Annual North Star Luncheon.
President Carter Remembered for SMU Visit, Humanitarianism
Leaders at SMU joined the chorus of tributes to the 39th president as the nation mourned the passing of the United States’ longest living chief executive.
UP City Council Upgrades Outdated Equipment
University Park’s city council voted to replace aging street and fire department equipment during a Jan. 21 meeting.
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