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RED BANK: SCAVONE TO LEAVE RIVERCENTER
RED BANK: RiverCenter, the quasi-governmental agency that oversees the downtown district, is losing its executive director of the past six years.
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RED BANK: SCAVONE TO LEAD RIVERCENTER
Jim Scavone, left, rockin’ promotional sunglasses at a Red Bank Flavour event last month with RiverCenter program director Amanda Lynn, center, and Visitors Center director Margaret Mass. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: SCAVONE TO LEAD RIVERCENTER"
RED BANK: ADAMS QUITS RIVERCENTER HELM
Nancy Adams with RiverCenter vice chairman Tom Fishkin, center, and board secretary Michael Warmington in 2011. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The top job at downtown promotion agencyContinue reading "RED BANK: ADAMS QUITS RIVERCENTER HELM"
RED BANK RENEWS PUSH FOR LATE CLOSINGS
Bars and restaurants are doing their job keeping doors open late, some say, but more merchants must stay open to attract more visitors. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK RENEWS PUSH FOR LATE CLOSINGS"
STOKABOKA, ADAMS IMPORTS GOING UNDER
Stokaboka Surf and Skate will likely close its doors for good by the end of the weekend, says owner Mike Boylan. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "STOKABOKA, ADAMS IMPORTS GOING UNDER"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI There soon could be fewer cars circling downtown Red Bank in search of parking spots if the borough council gives the green light to a proposal byContinue reading "VALET UP FOR A VOTE IN RED BANK"
RIVERCENTER PLANS DOWNTOWN KIOSKS
RiverCenter’s first kiosk is slated for installation in English Plaza to let visitors know its new location. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Not that itContinue reading "RIVERCENTER PLANS DOWNTOWN KIOSKS"
CUPCAKE CRUSH IN RED BANK
Mr. Cupcakes is one of two new cupcake purveyors in Red Bank, making three in total. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The batter’s going toContinue reading "CUPCAKE CRUSH IN RED BANK"
WANTED: STREETLIFE PERFORMERS
Buskers, like this unidentified trio from Streetlife 2009, are warming up their pipes for the 2011. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Dust off yer geetar, groom your rabbit andContinue reading "WANTED: STREETLIFE PERFORMERS"
GET THE RICE READY: WEDDING WALK IS BACK
Wedding Walk strolls back into town Saturday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Seems like only yesterday that Red Bank was flooded in white satin, withContinue reading "GET THE RICE READY: WEDDING WALK IS BACK"
RETAILERS & BRIDES PRAISE WEDDING WALK
A model lured customers to shops on White Street all day Saturday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Jayne Hernandez stood inside Hamilton Jeweler’s Saturday withContinue reading "RETAILERS & BRIDES PRAISE WEDDING WALK"
THE BRIDES ARE BACK IN RED BANK
A jeweler at A.H. Fisher Diamonds sizes a woman for a wedding ring at Red Bank’s first Wedding Walk in March. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "THE BRIDES ARE BACK IN RED BANK"
EMPTY WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY?
A year after taking over space from the short-lived Nevada Exchange store — which itself followed the short-tenured Maison Blanche — D’Angelico Guitars has left Red Bank. (Photo bu DustinContinue reading "EMPTY WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY?"
GUINNESS TO SHUCK UP RED BANK
The White Street municipal parking lot will be the site of Red Bank’s first Guinness oyster festival in September. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI ItContinue reading "GUINNESS TO SHUCK UP RED BANK"
McKENNA RETURNS TO RIVERCENTER
Former Mayor Ed Mckenna at his Broad Street law office Wednesday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Amid a tough times for retail and changes toContinue reading "McKENNA RETURNS TO RIVERCENTER"
RIVERCENTER STEPS UP MARKETING
The 2010 budget shows no increase, but reflects new economic priorities, says RiverCenter’s executive director. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Financially, it’s status quo this year at Red Bank RiverCenter. The independentContinue reading "RIVERCENTER STEPS UP MARKETING"
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VOLUNTEERS GET INTO THE WEEDS
Toting plastic trash bags, 51 volunteers conducted a walking litter cleanup on Red Bank's West Side Saturday.
“IT’S A PARTY AT WAWA!”
You wish you could vibe like Brian, who lives on the other side of Hubbard’s Bridge. He caught redbankgreen’s attention in Red B ...
POPE OKS ORATORY
RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted t ...
RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...
SPRINGTIME MEMORIES OF CARL
The Easter Bunny getup and St. Patrick’s Day hat that belonged to longtime Red Bank crossing guard and neighborhood smile-creator Carl ...
RED TRUCKS AT RED ROCK
A small dishwasher fire at Red Rock Tap and Grill was put out quickly by firefighters overnight, causing minimal damage. Red Bank Fire Depar ...
CREATIVE COVER UP
The windows of Pearl Street Consignment on Monmouth Street were smashed when a driver crashed their car through them injuring an employee la ...
THEY’RE BACK!
Ospreys returned to the skies over Red Bank this week for the first time since they migrated to warmer climes in late fall. With temperature ...
SPRING IS SPRUNG
RED BANK: Spring 2024 arrives on the Greater Red Bank Green with the vernal equinox at 11:06 p.m. Tuesday.
RED BANK’S FINEST – AND NEWEST
Red Bank Police Officer Eliot Ramos was sworn in as the force’s newest patrolman Thursday, and if you’re doing a double take thinkin ...
EASTER EGG MAYHEM AT THE PARK
An errant whistle spurred an unexpectedly early start to the Spring Egg Hunt on Sunday, which had been scheduled to begin at eggsactly 11am ...
PRESEASON DOCKWORK
RED BANK: With winter winding down, marina gets ready for boating season with some dockwork on our beautiful Navesink River.