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The 64th in an annual series, Sunday’s Red Bank Halloween parade featured a barn-and-silo float from Red Bank Charter School plus a mix of reliably scary and fun costumes. redbankgreenContinue reading "SCARY FUN IN RED BANK"
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The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of October 14 to October 21, 2011. This information is unedited. Theft occurring at ArthurContinue reading "GUNPOINT ROBBERY REPORTED ON WEST SIDE"
AUTUMN CHORE
Alex Perez rakes leaves outside his home on Wallace Street in Red Bank on Saturday. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) Here’s the National Weather Service outlook for theContinue reading "AUTUMN CHORE"
NEW OWNERS FOR MURRAY MACGREGOR’S
Kathy Maguire takes a breather on day one as owner of the Rumson bar and restaurant. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Word about the sale had leaked out,Continue reading "NEW OWNERS FOR MURRAY MACGREGOR’S"
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • On October 21, 2011 at approximately 12:40 am officers were dispatched to the area of Highway 35Continue reading "COPS: DRIVER HID DRUG BAG IN HIS MOUTH"
Though no exterior changes are planned, Lucky Break Billiards will feature 19th-century decorative touches inside, the owners say. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A billiards parlor that servesContinue reading "BILLIARDS HALL, OFFICE CONVERSION OK’D"
Megan Heath Gilhool of Long Branch has been using her brushes to transform the bus stop on Ocean Avenue in downtown Sea Bright into a colorful and cozy cottage interior.Continue reading "STOPPING AT HOME"
A PORTION-CONTROLLED SIDE OF ZEET
Zeet Peabody, executive chef at the new JBJ Soul Kitchen, which features crisp design inside and a vegetable and herb garden out front. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "A PORTION-CONTROLLED SIDE OF ZEET"
Q FOR GOP: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
Westside Community Group president Amy Goldsmith, right, discusses the debate format with candidates Juanita Lewis, Joe Mizzi, Grace Cangemi and Ed Zipprich. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD RedContinue reading "Q FOR GOP: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
This week, it’s three chairs, no wading. Tell us if you think you know Where our photo was taken.
BON JOVI OPENS SOUL KITCHEN
Jon Bon Jovi gives his wife, Dorothea Bongiovi, an attagirl as she prepares a table at the opening of the JBJ Soul Kitchen Wednesday afternoon. The yard outside the restaurant,Continue reading "BON JOVI OPENS SOUL KITCHEN"
BAREFOOT BRIDE FLEES FAIR HAVEN
Wedding gowns line the spacious windows along Monmouth Street. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Mayra Perez didn’t get a barefoot-in-the-grass feeling when she bought the Barefoot Bride, thenContinue reading "BAREFOOT BRIDE FLEES FAIR HAVEN"
A Neptune man faces a handful of charges after he got into an altercation with police last Saturday night, the Fair Haven PD reports. Allante Williams, 24 of Neptune, wasContinue reading "DRIVER CHARGED IN TUSSLE WITH COPS"
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • On October 16, 2011 at approximately 6:40 pm Patrolman Michael Pintilie responded to the Sears Store inContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN POLICE BLOTTER"
BASIE KEEPS THE GHOST LIGHT BURNING
Grant Wilson (left) and Jason Hawes (right) are the SyFy network’s GHOST HUNTERS, and they’re coming to the Count’s castle for a Thursday night appearance. By TOM CHESEK Tag alongContinue reading "BASIE KEEPS THE GHOST LIGHT BURNING"
SUBWAY CAFÉ TO ROLL INTO RED BANK
The 28-seat sandwich shop will feature 14 seats of semi-enclosed dining where there’s now an alcove, at center above. Below, a concept drawing of a Subway Café, though not inContinue reading "SUBWAY CAFÉ TO ROLL INTO RED BANK"
A dead-quiet race for two Red Bank council seats enters the home stretch Wednesday night as two Republican challengers face off against the incumbents from the all-Democrat governing body WednesdayContinue reading "RED BANK CANDIDATES TO FACE OFF"
SEA BRIGHT CATERING HALL CHANGES HANDS
The Quay in Sea Bright has a new owner. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD What’s up with the Quay in Sea Bright? The the long-vacant catering hall andContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT CATERING HALL CHANGES HANDS"
A VINTAGE DOLL TAKES IT DOWNTOWN
The man with one of the biggest voices, mouths and hearts in all of music — David Johansen — is the special guest ringmaster as MAD Wednesdays continue at theContinue reading "A VINTAGE DOLL TAKES IT DOWNTOWN"
OCCUPIERS OCCUPIED WITH ORGANIZING
About three dozen people turned out for Saturday’s initial meeting of Occupy Red Bank at Marine Park, an event led by Connor Walby, center below. (Click to enlarge) By JOHNContinue reading "OCCUPIERS OCCUPIED WITH ORGANIZING"
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PIANO TRASHED
Left out to take at 83 River Street. Property owner is a touring musician. Studio and home. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris H ...
FALL COLORS IN RED BANK
redbankgreen's Partyline captures peaking fall foliage on a Red Bank street corner.
FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
WALK FOR DEMOCRACY
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center led a "Walk for Democracy" Sunday from Riverside Gardens Park to the cultral center on Drs. James Park ...
Go big or go home
On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
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