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Students in the two-school Red Bank school district will be required to wear similar clothing, but not uniforms, starting in October, the Asbury Park Press reports. The policy stops shortContinue reading "SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTS CLOTHING RULES"
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TALK OF TOWNHOUSES IN HISTORIC DISTRICT
An architect has drawn up plans for townouses for a vacant lot in Red Bank’s historic district, but nothing has been filed with the borough. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; clickContinue reading "TALK OF TOWNHOUSES IN HISTORIC DISTRICT"
A hot summer night, dazzling smiles, an irresistible rhythm, a bit of flesh revealed… Saturday nights have been hopping in downtown Red Bank of late, so redbankgreen dispatched photographer PeterContinue reading "A RANDOM WALK THROUGH A TODDLIN’ TOWN"
RISING FROM THE ASHES? WATCH THIS SPACE
Landlord Jack Anderson says he’s gotten a number of proposals for the former Ashes space. (Click to enlarge) A collective groan was heard through downtown Red Bank earlier this monthContinue reading "RISING FROM THE ASHES? WATCH THIS SPACE"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
North, south, east, west: every Thursday (this being the 215th) Where Have I Seen This? showcases a detail of the world surrounding us. Today is no exception, as we presentContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
JAZZING UP THE WEEKENDS
Bandleader and Jazz Arts Project founder Joe Muccioli keeps bringing bigger names to town, including Marlene VerPlanck, below. (Click to enlarge) Since 2006, the Red Bank-based  Jazz Arts Project hasContinue reading "JAZZING UP THE WEEKENDS"
WORKING ON A SECOND DREAM, PLUS PIZZA
Sicilia owner Vincent Sorriso with custom tiles that depict the seascape of his native Sicily. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Vincent Sorriso says he andContinue reading "WORKING ON A SECOND DREAM, PLUS PIZZA"
M’TOWNERS STILL STEAMING OVER BUDGET
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Getting a budget in place is going to have to wait another month in Middletown. A pending review of the 2010 spending plan at the state levelContinue reading "M’TOWNERS STILL STEAMING OVER BUDGET"
HONORS FOR O’HERN & AZZOLINA ADVANCE
Legislation that would name the Red Bank train station for late mayor and state Supreme Court justice Daniel O’Hern, right, will move to the full state Senate after clearing itsContinue reading "HONORS FOR O’HERN & AZZOLINA ADVANCE"
BLUEBERRY LOVERS GET PIE-EYED
Young contestants got a faceful of purple; so did store owner Bob Sickles, in photo at bottom. (Photos by Peter Lindner; click to enlarge) It was a day of theContinue reading "BLUEBERRY LOVERS GET PIE-EYED"
The crime reports appearing here were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of July 9 to July16, 2010. This information appears here unedited. Theft from aContinue reading "BLOTTER: MASKED THIEVES ROB GAS STATION"
Anthony Sims, the Eatontown man who shot two  brothers in Red Bank in November, 2007 and then went on the lam for three months, was sentenced to seven years inContinue reading "SIMS GETS SEVEN YEARS FOR SHOOTING TWO"
Red Bank Police have arrested four suspects after a two-prong raid on the West Side Thursday, they announced today. The busts, which culminated a two-month investigation done in conjunction withContinue reading "FOUR ARRESTED IN CRACK RAIDS"
FED MONEY FLOWS FOR CROSSWALK OPS
Sgt. Michael Furlong demonstrated the new “Cops in Crosswalks” program that will take place in Red Bank throughout the year. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "FED MONEY FLOWS FOR CROSSWALK OPS"
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM HITS THE SPOT
Has Cool Inside got your back or what? With the temperature soaring to the high 80s, we pay a visit to a shop where the ice cream is made on-premises,Continue reading "HOMEMADE ICE CREAM HITS THE SPOT"
BOOT CAMP ON THE BLUFFS
Organizers hope to get 100 people out for a free workout at Riverside Gardens Park Monday night. (Photos by Peter Lindner; click to enlarge) Who needs a gym when youContinue reading "BOOT CAMP ON THE BLUFFS"
REFLECTIONS ON 30 YEARS AT THE SLICER
Warren Abrahamson with his daughter, Corinne, and some neighborhood clients at Fairwinds Deli in Fair Haven. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI For 30 years, FairwindsContinue reading "REFLECTIONS ON 30 YEARS AT THE SLICER"
CAR CRASHES INTO TREE IN FAIR HAVEN
A woman driving a charcoal gray Nissan crashed into a tree on River Road opposite Fair Haven’s around 1p Thursday. She received medical attention at the scene. No other detailsContinue reading "CAR CRASHES INTO TREE IN FAIR HAVEN"
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"
RBR’S TOP TOWNIE
Headed for Pittsburgh in September: logic-loving Michael Lumish. (Click to enlarge) Continuing an annual tradition, the Red Bank Council this week threw a quick spotlight on the town’s highest-ranked studentContinue reading "RBR’S TOP TOWNIE"
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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.