Tell Us Your Top Highland Park-Mount Washington Stories of 2012

In the 350 or so  newsletters Highland Park-Mount Washington Patch has published so far this year, which local headlines caught your eye?

As 2012 draws to a close, reflect on the year in Highland Park-Mount Washington news and tell us what you think were the biggest stories of the last 12 months. Post a comment on this article with your top picks and maybe a sentence or two about their importance to you, and you may see those stories in our end-of-the-year round-ups.

Here a few suggestions--articles that generated a lot of traffic and conversation. However, this is just a small cross-section of stories that had a major impact on Highland Park-Mount Washington in 2012.

Video: Highland Park Prefers 'No Build' 710 Alternative

Body Found in Burned Car on Marmion Way

Update: Motorist Arrested in Fatal Figueroa Accident

Rival Gangs Fueling Violence on Monte Vista Street

Highland Cafe Opens on York Boulevard & Hermosillo Club's New Owner Planning 'Higher-End' Beer and Wine Bar

Mount Washington Man Saves a Life on 'the Hill' & Mount Washington PTA Raising Funds for Deceased Crossing Guard's Family

Charter School Association Accuses Franklin Teacher of 'Harassment' & Charter School Will Not Move To Franklin Campus