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IN oRBit: EDDIE AND THE PROFESSOR
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We’re not outright suggesting that audiences prefer their rock and pop performers to play dumb, but if you’re Jon Caspi (left) — college professor and expert in his field byContinue reading "IN oRBit: EDDIE AND THE PROFESSOR"
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January 19th, 2010 @ 5am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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Crime reports provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of January 8 to January 15, 2010. This information appears here unedited. Theft occurring on 1-7-10 at BroadContinue reading "BLOTTER: CLOTHING DONATION BOXES RAIDED"
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January 18th, 2010 @ 9am
The Asbury Park Press reported Friday that two Long Branch men were arrested and charged for their alleged roles in a string of recent bank robberies featuring a hoodie-wearing thief.Continue reading "PAIR ARRESTED FOR HOODIE BANK JOBS"
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January 18th, 2010 @ 7am
IN oRBit: TWO ON THE AISLE @ TWO RIVER
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Ever since we launched our satellite site for all things locally cultural, Red Bank oRBit has brought you the bar-none best coverage of the Two River Theater and all whoContinue reading "IN oRBit: TWO ON THE AISLE @ TWO RIVER"
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January 18th, 2010 @ 6am
Samson Theodore ‘Freedom’ Hearn, center, and Eric Joel ‘Pun’ Figueras, right, have agreed to testify at the trial of alleged gunman Antonio  ‘Mingo’ Suarez-Perez, left. Two of the three menContinue reading "TWO COP PLEAS IN LOCUST AVE. MURDERS"
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January 18th, 2010 @ 6am
WEST SIDERS GETTING SOME OVERDUE TLC
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Danny Murphy, outside his Bridge Avenue restaurant, is leading an effort to boost the Arts & Antiques District’s profile. For years, a cluster of businesses west of Red Bank’s downtownContinue reading "WEST SIDERS GETTING SOME OVERDUE TLC"
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January 15th, 2010 @ 12pm
RUG MAN: HE’S LEAVING, BUT ALSO STAYING
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Get the message? But while the rug store is closing, its owner is putting down roots: he bought the building. By WID CONROY When a request by Nazmiyal Rug DecorContinue reading "RUG MAN: HE’S LEAVING, BUT ALSO STAYING"
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January 14th, 2010 @ 1pm
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Last week’s ‘Where’ showed a detail of the beautiful woodwork in the eaves of the Little Silver Train Station. A handful of readers got right on board.
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January 14th, 2010 @ 9am
NICE, WHILE IT LASTS…
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Fiona Abrahamsen takes to the river on foot for the first time outside the Monmouth Boat Club, along with her husband, Harry, and children Connor and Cordelia. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "NICE, WHILE IT LASTS…"
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January 14th, 2010 @ 8am
IN oRBit: WINE ‘N CHEESE IN WINTER
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The unofficial art walk is back — and baby, it’s cold outside — but over at Red Bank oRBit, we’ve got enough virtual wine and cheese to warm whatever cockles haven’tContinue reading "IN oRBit: WINE ‘N CHEESE IN WINTER"
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January 14th, 2010 @ 6am
COUNCIL NIXES CALL FOR TAXPAYER SUMMIT
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Councilman Mike DuPont, left, addresses his opponent in last year’s election, Kim Senkeleski, as Councilman Ed Zipprich listens. (Click to enlarge) A proposal by 2009 Republican council candidate Kim SenkeleskiContinue reading "COUNCIL NIXES CALL FOR TAXPAYER SUMMIT"
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January 12th, 2010 @ 10am
McCARTHY TAKES COMMAND AT RBPD
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Chief Steve McCarthy shortly before his swearing in Monday night with his immediate predecessor, Mark Fitzgerald, left, and Councilman Art Murphy. (Click to enlarge) An overflow crowd packed Red Bank’sContinue reading "McCARTHY TAKES COMMAND AT RBPD"
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January 12th, 2010 @ 7am
IN oRBit: CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE
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It might not feel that way, but we’re slowly and surely creeping our way out of the longest, darkest days of the year by milliseconds — and each year aroundContinue reading "IN oRBit: CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE"
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January 12th, 2010 @ 6am
A hoodie-wearing bank robber believed to have struck financial institutions in Eatontown and Middletown in the past week is now being sought by police in Red Bank following a middayContinue reading "HOODIE HOOD HITS RED BANK… BANK"
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January 11th, 2010 @ 9pm
DO YOU KNOW THIS HOOD IN A HOODIE?
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Police dogs couldn’t find him, but maybe one of our readers recognizes this guy who Middletown Police say robbed the Bank of America branch on Route 35 at Navesink RiverContinue reading "DO YOU KNOW THIS HOOD IN A HOODIE?"
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January 11th, 2010 @ 3pm
Crime reports provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of January 1 to January 7, 2010. This information appears here unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring on 1-1-10 atContinue reading "POLICE BLOTTER"
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January 11th, 2010 @ 5am
The alleged assault on a borough man occurred at the borough police station, the Press reports. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A Little Silver police officer was arrested Thursday afternoon for allegedlyContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER COP ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT"
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January 8th, 2010 @ 1pm
ART BAR
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Painter Medy Quiroz at the opening of the two-artist show at Jamian’s Thursday night. Below, a bar patron takes in a Quiroz triptych. (Click to enlarge) Live music venue; bar;Continue reading "ART BAR"
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January 8th, 2010 @ 8am
Sk-rnngxX! That cacophony you’re producing each night could be more than just a simple snore, and the folks at Riverview Medical Center want to get you acquainted with a sleep disorder thatContinue reading "RIVERVIEW HOSTS SLEEP DISORDER SESSION"
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January 8th, 2010 @ 6am
ON ICE
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It’s beginning to look like winter out on the Shrewsbury River. redbankgreen‘s accidental photographer captured this northward view of a dredge Thursday from the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge, where a bridgetenderContinue reading "ON ICE"
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January 8th, 2010 @ 6am
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KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)