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By JOHN T. WARD Citing the thin vote margin, a Superior Court granted a request for a recount in the Red Bank council election Friday. The action by Judge KatieContinue reading "RED BANK: DEMS WIN RECOUNT ORDER"
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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A FRESH TAKE ON TAPAS
An unusual adaptation of taquitos, above, and a glass of made-to-order sangria, below.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Gone are the heavy velvet drapes and dark,Continue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A FRESH TAKE ON TAPAS"
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of November 5 to November 12, 2015. This information is unedited. CRIMES TheftContinue reading "RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
Director Jessica Stone joins actors Michael Urie and Christopher Fitzgerald in a promotional video for ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,’ the musical comedy opening at theContinue reading "A ‘FUNNY THING’ ON THE WAY TO RED BANK"
RED BANK: VNA LIGHTS THE HOSPICE TREE
In the words of the Red Bank-based VNA Health Group, it’s an annual “evening of reflection, music and celebration to honor the memories of those we love” — an opportunityContinue reading "RED BANK: VNA LIGHTS THE HOSPICE TREE"
RED BANK: GOP CALLS DUPONT ‘SORE LOSER’
Councilman Mike DuPont, with his wife, Doreen, beside him, addresses Democratic supporters on election night. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank Republicans blasted incumbent CouncilmanContinue reading "RED BANK: GOP CALLS DUPONT ‘SORE LOSER’"
RED BANK: BELLHAVEN SPLASH PAD SPUTTERS
An entrance to Bellhaven Natural Area on Locust Avenue. A proposed playground would be sited within the of loop the path shown above. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: BELLHAVEN SPLASH PAD SPUTTERS"
As part of the Social Action Film Series, the documentary feature ‘Wings of Life’ screens for free this Sunday evening at the Unitarian Meetinghouse in Lincroft. We’ve long looked toContinue reading "LINCROFT: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEE-ING"
LINCROFT: MUSICAL MILESTONE FOR BCC BAND
Top-tier jazz bassist and Fair Haven resident Gary Mazzaroppi (below) is among the sought-after players helping the Brookdale Big Band celebrate its 30th anniversary, with an 8 pm concert thisContinue reading "LINCROFT: MUSICAL MILESTONE FOR BCC BAND"
RED BANK: “UNSTINTING SERVICE” HONORED
Local veterans saluted as the Red Bank Charter School choir sang ‘The Star-Spangled’ at a Veterans Day commemoration in downtown Red Bank Wednesday. Mayor Red Bank Menna told a small crowdContinue reading "RED BANK: “UNSTINTING SERVICE” HONORED"
Mountains of household waste, like this one seen on Bridge Avenue in 2011, may become less common in Red Bank soon. The borough council, having privatized regular trash pickup twoContinue reading "RED BANK: BULK PICKUPS MAY GO WEEKLY"
MIDDLETOWN: DRIVER ESCAPES CAR FIRE
The lone occupant of a car that caught fire on West Front Street in Middletown Wednesday morning escaped safely. Dr. Adel Ibrahim, a hematologist, told redbankgreen he was enroute to Riverview MedicalContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: DRIVER ESCAPES CAR FIRE"
RED BANK: ‘PETER PAN’ GOING UP
Rumson’s Patricia McCarron is an imperiled Princess Tiger Lily at the center of a square-off between Mike Patierno (as Captain Hook) and Jennifer Townsend in the title role of PETERContinue reading "RED BANK: ‘PETER PAN’ GOING UP"
A LITTLE SILVER NIGHTMUSIK, AT RBR
UPDATE: Due to the playoff schedule of Red Bank Regional’s undefeated football team, the school announced today a change to the published performance schedule for AMADEUS. New dates are SaturdayContinue reading "A LITTLE SILVER NIGHTMUSIK, AT RBR"
RED BANK: OPEN HOUSE ON THE HILL
Tower Hill School in Red Bank will be holding an open house event on Wednesday, November 18 from 9:30 to11:00 am, with interested parents invited to call (732)747-1393 for moreContinue reading "RED BANK: OPEN HOUSE ON THE HILL"
RED BANK: FLAVOR’S ORGANIC FOR KITCH CHEF
Kitch Organic chef Jennifer Freeman stirs a mixture of ground turkey and vegetables while Liam Splane cuts down a flat of wheat grass.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: FLAVOR’S ORGANIC FOR KITCH CHEF"
VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES 2015
The monument to war veterans at Monmouth Street and Drummond Place in Red Bank, above, and Memorial Park in Fair Haven, at right, are once again host sites for  Veterans DayContinue reading "VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES 2015"
RED BANK: TENNIS FANS MUSTER FOR COURTS
The tennis courts, overgrown with weeds since being swamped by Hurricane Sandy three years ago, got a sprucing-up from the borough last week. (Photo by Trish Russoniello. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RED BANK: TENNIS FANS MUSTER FOR COURTS"
Rescheduled due to early October’s heavy weather, Fair Haven’s Oktoberfest returns for its fourth annual edition this Saturday evening, November 14. Revised and re-posted because this event was rescheduled from its originallyContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: OKTOBERFEST IN NOVEMBER"
RED BANK: MU STUDENTS CO-STAR WITH TRTC
As part of a partnership program between Monmouth University and Two River Theater Company, Student Ambassadors Nick Zaccario, Sheri Anderson, Samantha Myers and Molly Huber are pictured outside the boxContinue reading "RED BANK: MU STUDENTS CO-STAR WITH TRTC"
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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.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
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