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Garage Barber Makes House Calls
Highland Park High School senior Ashton Pham-Davis is a cornerback on the varsity football team, an Eagle Scout, and vice president representing the brass section of the Highlander Band.
Bradfield Students Blaze New Trails at CAMP READ-A-LOT
Bradfield Broncos broke records at this year’s CAMP READ-A-LOT themed Reading Rodeo, raising more than $155,000 for their school during a week of page-turning fun and friendly competition.
Have a Problem? Ask These Armstrong Inventors for Help
Are you struggling to get your frozen ice cream out of the carton? Did greedy goblins steal the candy you left on the porch last Halloween?
Police, Neighbors Team Up For Rabbit Rescue
University Park police officers don’t just hop to it when people are in danger. They respond to bunnies in trouble as well.
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E-Bike Regulations on the Table at Breakfast Discussion
Highland Park's Town Council voted Oct. 15 to restrict e-bike usage to licensed drivers, to require e-bikers to wear a helmet if they’re under 21, and to make e-bike operators obtain permits from the town
HP Cheer Celebrates Century of School Spirit
Highland Park Cheer celebrated its 100th birthday on Oct. 17 by showcasing the tumbling skills, team spirit, and history and that have made HP’s program one of the nation’s best.
HPISD Board Reviews Bond, Why It Won’t Raise Tax Rate
The HPISD Board of Trustees heard recently from a parent on why voters should support the $137.3 million bond on ballots Nov. 5, and from staff on why passing the bond won’t mean a tax rate increase.
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HP Council Salutes First Responders, Regulates E-Bikes
Council members also passed an amendment to the Town Code of Ordinances in regard to operation and restriction of electric bicycles, or E-bikes
‘Park Cities People’ Applauds
Hats off to the winner of HPISD's birthday card contest, the district's legendary football coach, a young high-jump star, and a local novelist.
City Council Discusses How to Reduce Pickleball Noise
USA Pickleball is exploring ways to make America’s fastest growing sport quieter, and so is the city of University Park.
Not Your Little Sister’s Lemonade Stand
Students in Highland Park High School’s Moody Advanced Professional Studies (MAPS) program squeezed much more than a sweet drink out of their lemonade stand project.
Defense Shines Again, Scots Ground Hawks
Highland Park frustrated a high-powered Red Oak offense while pulling away for a 32-14 victory in a battle of District 7-5A Div. I title contenders on Friday.
Boone Bulldogs Show Their HPISD Spirit
Students at the district’s newest school will celebrate their HPISD heritage this year with the theme “Proud to be Plaid.”
HP Band, Drumline Bring Home Top Awards
The Highlander Band and Highland Park Drumline have kicked off their seasons with wins at recent competitions.
UP Public Library to Offer ‘Chat and Play’ Workshops
The University Park Public Library is offering new programming to support its youngest readers and their families in the critical early years of child development.
Is Paid Parking the Solution for Snider Plaza?
The University Park City Council discussed the thorny issue of Snider Plaza parking — a problem almost as old as the Plaza itself — during a Sept. 25 special meeting.
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HPHS Announces National Merit Semifinalists
Highland Park High School recently announced that 15 seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program.
UP Police Call to Say You Missed Jury Duty? It’s A Scam
The University Park police department will not call residents about jury duty, and does not accept payment in the form of digital coin.
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Student Achievements
Highland Park High School seniors, take note: Interest in history or architecture can earn you a scholarship from Preservation Park Cities (PPC).
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UP City Council Directs Staff to Draft More E-Bike Rules
“I would love to see them gone, just in general,” police chief says