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SOUPY SAILING
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Sailboats out there in all that fog and rain on the Navesink River Wednesday. (Photo by Partyline contributor James Barnett)
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August 9th, 2024 @ 12pm
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LIFE AFTER JOHN WARD: 5 THINGS TO COME FOR REDBANKGREEN
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By KENNY KATZGRAU Dear Red Bank, When I took on redbankgreen 18 months ago, I did it because the community that I love living and working in is much betterContinue reading "LIFE AFTER JOHN WARD: 5 THINGS TO COME FOR REDBANKGREEN"
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August 9th, 2024 @ 6am
SMOKY WHO?
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Smokey Bear has nothing on Red Bank Fire Department First Deputy Chief Frank Woods as he delivers the straight dope on fire prevention to campers with the Red Bank RecreationContinue reading "SMOKY WHO?"
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August 6th, 2024 @ 8am
HAZY DAYS INDEED
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View of the Navesink River, taken from New Jersey Transit Coastline Train #3320 Friday morning. Photo by Partyline contributor Karly Swaim
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August 5th, 2024 @ 7am
RAINBOW OVER RED BANK
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A midsummer evening thunderstorm and a rainbow. Does it get any better? This rainbow appeared over Red Bank after Friday evening’s shower, as photographed from the dock at Swimming RiverContinue reading "RAINBOW OVER RED BANK"
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August 2nd, 2024 @ 8pm
MEANWHILE, ON THE DARK SIDE OF RED BANK
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Away from the lights and crowds of Broadwalk, Darth Vader was seen hanging just a couple of blocks down in Red Bank’s second best parking lot for people watching, WelshContinue reading "MEANWHILE, ON THE DARK SIDE OF RED BANK"
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August 2nd, 2024 @ 10am
PARKLETTING BEGINS
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Construction began Monday morning on a “parklet” on Monmouth Street near the intersection with Broad. You can read more about what’s coming to this spot at redbankgreen‘s previous coverage here.
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July 30th, 2024 @ 10am
NOT SO SCARY
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Twenty times? Fifty times? How many times did we drive by this home on the corner of River Street and Shrewsbury and do a double take before our brains finallyContinue reading "NOT SO SCARY"
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July 24th, 2024 @ 6pm
LOCAL 9 TAKE TROPHY
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After a long hot two days of baseball, the Red Bank area-based Jersey Shore Raiders emerged as champions of the United States Amateur Baseball League (USABL) 15U Central Summer SlamContinue reading "LOCAL 9 TAKE TROPHY"
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July 23rd, 2024 @ 12pm
PUDDLE BE GONE
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A work crew was out this week attacking the site of the notoriously persistent puddle at the corner of Broad and Mechanic Streets. This photo was taken before Wednesday evening’sContinue reading "PUDDLE BE GONE"
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July 18th, 2024 @ 5pm
SMALLS FOR MAYOR?
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We at redbankgreen remain neutral in political affairs and never make endorsements. But we have to say Borough Clerk Laura Reinertsen’s bernedoodle Smalls does look pretty darn good in theContinue reading "SMALLS FOR MAYOR?"
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July 16th, 2024 @ 11am
CRASH ON LEIGHTON
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The driver of this car was headed north on Leighton Avenue when they it hit an SUV pulling a work trailer headed in south in the opposing lane between Drs.Continue reading "CRASH ON LEIGHTON"
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July 12th, 2024 @ 9am
CAR VS STREET SIGN
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The driver of this Mercedes hopped the curb and toppled the street sign at the corner of South Pearl and Drs. James Parker Boulevard Wednesday. The street sign remained onContinue reading "CAR VS STREET SIGN"
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July 10th, 2024 @ 10pm
SKETCHES OF RED BANK BY LOCAL ARTIST MICHAEL WHITE
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Sketches of Red Bank scenes have been floating around on social media and we thought they deserved some spotlight. First appearing in our feed was a holiday sketch of Jack’sContinue reading "SKETCHES OF RED BANK BY LOCAL ARTIST MICHAEL WHITE"
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July 9th, 2024 @ 1pm
POLE DOWN
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Utility pole falls on English Plaza shop Forge after being struck by SUV shortly before noon. No injuries reported, though 86-year-old driver is said to be shaken up.
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July 9th, 2024 @ 12pm
YO, ADRIAN!
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It’s a tough turn for our hero as Rocky Balboa is relegated to the curb for trash pickup on Locust Avenue. We’ll have to go back for the next trashContinue reading "YO, ADRIAN!"
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July 9th, 2024 @ 10am
“EL PALOMO” IS IN THE HOUSE
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Jesus Rios, a mariachi singer who performs under the stage name “El Palomo” (The dove) pauses for a moment before entering a backyard graduation party on Leighton Avenue where heContinue reading "“EL PALOMO” IS IN THE HOUSE"
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July 8th, 2024 @ 7am
CROC SPOTTED IN RIVER
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Frighteningly hideous and green, a solitary Croc lurked ominously amid the flotsam and foam in the Navesink River alongside the Red Bank Fire Department’s Marine unit docked at Marine Park.
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July 5th, 2024 @ 1pm
KISS ICON REFLECTS ON BROADWALK
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A Swarovski crystal-bedazzled self-portrait painting of Paul Stanley, longtime singer and guitarist for the rock band Kiss peers out from a display at C.T. Peters Inc. Appraisers on Front Street,Continue reading "KISS ICON REFLECTS ON BROADWALK"
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July 2nd, 2024 @ 11am
CHISELIN’ AWAY
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Marcelo Garcia Lopez works with hammer and chisel on a new feature for his flower garden on Shrewsbury Avenue: a hollow in a carved log in which he plans toContinue reading "CHISELIN’ AWAY"
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July 1st, 2024 @ 10am
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SNEAKERS OVER BROAD
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sneakers hanging from the overhead wires on Broad Street.
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.
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