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TWO WEEKS WORTH OF MISCHIEF
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This installment of our regular Red Bank crime wrapup includes two weeks of police reports instead of the usual one. As always, the information below was supplied by the RedContinue reading "TWO WEEKS WORTH OF MISCHIEF"
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July 13th, 2009 @ 6am
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IN oRBit: THREE GETS YOU FIFTEEN
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What to do this weekend, nightlife-wise? Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit compiles a sparkling array of choices. Fifteen, in fact — five per day, ranging from an open-air (weatherContinue reading "IN oRBit: THREE GETS YOU FIFTEEN"
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July 10th, 2009 @ 10am
In the latest of a series of staff-shrinking moves, the parent company of the Asbury Park Press has laid off 125 employees at its six New Jersey newspapers. Virginia-based GannettContinue reading "GANNETT PAPERS LAY OFF 125 MORE"
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July 10th, 2009 @ 6am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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A lion roaring on Monmouth Street in Red Bank would normally get some attention, you might think. But the one shown in last week’s Where seems to have stumped evenContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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July 9th, 2009 @ 8am
IN oRBit: STILL TALKIN’ WITH HIS TONGUE
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Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit takes it to the river, even halfway around the world, to introduce you to a couple of guys — one an old familiar face, theContinue reading "IN oRBit: STILL TALKIN’ WITH HIS TONGUE"
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July 9th, 2009 @ 7am
Indicted in the February 10 slayings were, from left, alleged gunman Antonio  ‘Mingo’ Suarez-Perez; Samson Theodore ‘Freedom’ Hearn; and Eric Joel ‘Pun’ Figueras. Three men were indicted by a  grandContinue reading "TRIO INDICTED IN RED BANK DOUBLE MURDER"
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July 9th, 2009 @ 6am
Video of a radio interview of Gov. Jon Corzine at last week’s Kaboom Fireworks on the Navesink in Marine Park. The interview was by Q104.3’S Ken Dashow, who was joinedContinue reading "CORZINE GETS RADIO-ACTIVE"
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July 8th, 2009 @ 12pm
IN oRBit: GETTING JAZZED & FUNNY
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In today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit, we give our regards to Broad Street, where jazzbo professor  Joe Muccioli has moved his Summer Jazz Café series to the comfy-cozy confines of BobContinue reading "IN oRBit: GETTING JAZZED & FUNNY"
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July 8th, 2009 @ 10am
PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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Reflection of Youth I The above photo, by Diane VanLaarhoven, is the overall winner of a photo contest sponsored by the nonprofit Red Bank Education Foundation to call attention toContinue reading "PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED"
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July 8th, 2009 @ 9am
KABOOM! BUDGET GAP GONE
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Yellow-shirted KaBoom volunteers making their way through the crowd at Riverside Gardens Park last Friday evening. That’s KaBoom vice chairman Charles Moran at left. Visitors to the latest Kaboom FireworksContinue reading "KABOOM! BUDGET GAP GONE"
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July 8th, 2009 @ 7am
A worker loads a portable toilet onto a flatbed on Monmouth Street Monday morning as part of the final post-Kaboom Fireworks on the Navesink cleanup. George Lynch, a supervisor inContinue reading "OFFICIALS SAY KABOOM CLEANUP WAS SWIFT"
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July 8th, 2009 @ 6am
TOWN TO EAT NEW BRICK, BUT NOT THE OLD
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Existing brick sidewalks along Fair Haven Road, above, will be reset after the street and curbs are redone. Concrete sidewalks will be replaced with brick at the town’s expense. FairContinue reading "TOWN TO EAT NEW BRICK, BUT NOT THE OLD"
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July 7th, 2009 @ 8am
IN oRBit: WHAT BECOMES A LEGEND
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Every so often in Red Bank oRBit, we get to bring you an exclusive interview with a genuine legend of show business— and today’s edition features a chat with one ofContinue reading "IN oRBit: WHAT BECOMES A LEGEND"
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July 7th, 2009 @ 6am
FIREWORKS CROWD PROMPTS POLICE REVIEW
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Friday night’s crowd overtook the parking lot of the 7-11 at Maple Avenue and West Front Street, among other viewing spots. Red Bank police and other officials plan a debriefingContinue reading "FIREWORKS CROWD PROMPTS POLICE REVIEW"
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July 6th, 2009 @ 2pm
WOMAN UNINJURED IN RUMSON SUV FLIP
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Rumson police are investigating the cause of an accident Friday night in which an SUV rolled over on Bingham Avenue shortly after the conclusion of the annual fireworks show. TheContinue reading "WOMAN UNINJURED IN RUMSON SUV FLIP"
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July 6th, 2009 @ 1pm
IN oRBit: IN THE MIDDLE, ON THE AISLE
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Just in case the past weekend’s lovely weather was too much for your rain-addled sensibilities, today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit offers up a few suggestions from the Great Indoors ofContinue reading "IN oRBit: IN THE MIDDLE, ON THE AISLE"
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July 6th, 2009 @ 9am
Longtime readers of redbankgreen comments may be familiar with the postings of ‘Dan.’ Whether or not one agrees with him, he’s clearly an evidence-driven guy (or maybe a woman —Continue reading "COMMENT: POSTER DIDN’T READ OWN LINKS"
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July 6th, 2009 @ 9am
HALFACRE TO MAKE D.C. RUN OFFICIAL
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Now in his third year as mayor, Mike Halfacre has set his sights on a seat in Congress. After months of testing-the-waters fundraising, Fair Haven Mayor Mike Halfacre plans toContinue reading "HALFACRE TO MAKE D.C. RUN OFFICIAL"
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July 6th, 2009 @ 6am
WHALE MAKES SEA BRIGHT CAMEO
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The mammal came within 15 feet of the shore, witnesses said. (Photo courtesy of Stephen Smith) A whale made a rare appearance in the Atlantic Ocean off Sea Bright nearContinue reading "WHALE MAKES SEA BRIGHT CAMEO"
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July 6th, 2009 @ 6am
After spotty rains earlier in the day, the skies above Red Bank cleared in time Friday for the annual Kaboom Fireworks on the Navesink display, which once again drew tensContinue reading "AN INCANDESCENT NIGHT ON THE RIVER"
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July 4th, 2009 @ 12pm
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PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...