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A FRESH APPROACH AT LUNCH BREAK
In addition to its customary slate of hot meals, clothing, social services referrals and job counseling, Red Bank’s Lunch Break is now distributing fresh produce and flowers grown by localContinue reading "A FRESH APPROACH AT LUNCH BREAK"
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SAILBOAT SMASHED IN RIVER HIT-AND-RUN
Employees at Carriage House Marina in Sea Bright look over the Nonsuch catboat that they say was damaged beyond repair in the crash. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "SAILBOAT SMASHED IN RIVER HIT-AND-RUN"
SOUNDS ALL OVER TOWN
Red Bank offered a sprawling buffet of delights for music lovers Saturday night as the Brookdale Big Band, right, laid down a smooth bed of Basie, Ellington and other greatsContinue reading "SOUNDS ALL OVER TOWN"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of Jul 13 to July 20, 2012. This information is unedited. Theft occurring between theContinue reading "RED BANK: GARDEN LAMPS VANDALIZED"
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • Gary Colyer, age 28, from Hwy 9 in Old Bridge, NJ, arrested on July 15, 2012 byContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN POLICE BLOTTER"
Upcoming: Thursday, August 16 Red Bank Flavour, a culinary campaign driven by the borough’s restaurants and food stores, presents “A Night on the Navesink: A Flavour Summer Soiree” at theContinue reading "FOOD FOR… SPORTS GEAR AND FIELD LIGHTS"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Recognize this dazzling mix of materials? Tell us Where you think it is, via email, please.
By JOHN T. WARD A Middletown man has been indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury for a multi-town rampage in which he’s alleged to have smashed his car intoContinue reading "M’TOWN MAN INDICTED IN ALLEGED RAMPAGE"
SAVING LIVES, TRANSFORMING THEIR OWN
Karr Mullen, front, and Christopher Faherty at a reunion of former Little Silver EMS Cadets on Saturday. Below, Elizabeth Giblin. (Photos by Connor Soltas. Click to enlarge) By CONNOR SOLTASContinue reading "SAVING LIVES, TRANSFORMING THEIR OWN"
Three Red Bank residents face robbery, assault and other charges after a pair of beatings nearly a week apart that ended with one borough man stabbed and another’s SUV leftContinue reading "FIVE CHARGED IN ROBBERY BEATINGS, ARSON"
FAIR HAVEN OPTS FOR ‘COMPLETE STREETS’
The intersection of River Road and Fair Haven Road boasts some key features of “Complete Streets” design, including distinctive crosswalks. (Photo by Connor Soltas. Click to enlarge) By CONNOR SOLTASContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN OPTS FOR ‘COMPLETE STREETS’"
A BEACH BLANKET “BOLERO” AT TWO RIVER
A “flash mob” of nonprofessional dancers in rehearsal for BOLERO RED BANK at the Two River Theater. By TOM CHESEK Addressing a stageful of local residents at Two River TheaterContinue reading "A BEACH BLANKET “BOLERO” AT TWO RIVER"
GOOD VIBES: ALEX AND ANI CRYSTALIZES
Set to open at 12 Broad Street in Red Bank Monday is Alex and Ani, the latest in a chain of jewelry stores whose products, the company says, are infusedContinue reading "GOOD VIBES: ALEX AND ANI CRYSTALIZES"
RED BANK: BIKE-HOOP DREAMS
Some of Red Bank’s newly decommissioned parking meters (right) could be retrofitted as lock stands for bicycles. Borough Engineer Christine Ballard tells redbankgreen that officials are awaiting word on aContinue reading "RED BANK: BIKE-HOOP DREAMS"
FUN RUN STARTS HERE, WITH A ROAR
More than 200 motorcyclists gathered for breakfast at Elks Lodge #233 in Red Bank Sunday morning before heading out on the Raritan Road Runners Motorcycle Club‘s annual “fun run” toContinue reading "FUN RUN STARTS HERE, WITH A ROAR"
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • James Delucia, age 59 from Main Street in Middletown, NJ, arrested on July 9, 2012 by PatrolmanContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN POLICE BLOTTER"
RBR GRAD AND TEACHER HONORED
Gemma Ciabattoni was the highest-ranking Red Banker at RBR this year. (Photo by Connor Soltas. Click to enlarge) By CONNOR SOLTAS Honored by the Red Bank mayor and council asContinue reading "RBR GRAD AND TEACHER HONORED"
SHREWSBURY CAT COLONY HEADING TO COURT
The feral cat colony is tucked away in the woods behind a day care center and businesses on Avenue of the Commons. (Photo by Danielle Tepper. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "SHREWSBURY CAT COLONY HEADING TO COURT"
FARM MARKET CULTIVATES A RELAXED VIBE
Artist Matthew Becker comes to town each Sunday to sell his paintings. Below, mushrooms from ‘the Mushroom Capital of the World.’ (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) By STACIEContinue reading "FARM MARKET CULTIVATES A RELAXED VIBE"
SONGWRITERS TAKE ROOT AT THE GARDENS
The alternative/ Americana musical marriage known as The Mastersons inaugurates a new summer slate of free Songwriters in the Park concerts, Friday night at Riverside Gardens.   The dog-day nightsContinue reading "SONGWRITERS TAKE ROOT AT THE GARDENS"
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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.
CORNED BEEF AND DISCO FRIES?
It’s Friday, and smart Lent-observing Leprechauns know the pot of gold at the end of Red Bank’s rainbow is actually the deliciou ...
SURFBOARD DITCHED
It’s a violation of etiquette in surfing to ditch your board.  (it could hit another surfer and hurt them). But someone appears to ha ...
ELSIE, TAKE ME WITH YOU!
Soaked by pouring rain with the temperature hovering in the low 40’s, this sign in the window of Elsie’s Subs on Monmouth Street ...
WALK THIS WAY
PARTYLINE: Before-and-afters of a sidewalk cleanup on West Street.
SOGGY NOTION
RED BANK: Breezeway sculpture captured the mood downtown as heavy rains fell Saturday morning.
HOME DELIVERY
RED BANK: After a subdivision, an instant house rises on a new Catherine Street lot.
COMMUNITY PROFILES
For Black History Month, Red Bank's Community Engagement and Equity Advisory Committee has been running a series of local profiles on Facebo ...
HEARTY FAREWELL FOR HARDY
RED BANK: Council to honor DPU supervisor Rich Hardy, who retired recently after almost 39 years of keeping things running.
HOMEBOUND? READ ON…
RED BANK: Can't get to the public library? It's now offering free delivery and pickups for homebound borough residents.
TAMING A BEAST OF A WEEK
RED BANK: After the second snowfall of the week, a borough family finds the perfect use for it – a Godzilla snow sculpture.
RED BANK: LIBRARY CLOSED, BUT THE HILL’S OPEN
RED BANK: Though the library was closed by a snowstorm, kids got to enjoy the riverfront property's steep slope Tuesday.
LIGHT(HOUSE) MAKEOVER
This year, getting ready for spring means a midwinter makeover for Strollo's Lighthouse in Red Bank.
TODAY: LOCAL PUPPY COMPETES ON ANIMAL PLANET’S “PUPPY BOWL”
Red Bank’s very own rescue puppy, Biscuit, is set to compete in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl this Sunday, February 11, at 2 PM. Th ...