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PORTER, M’TOWN TEEN HONORED AT MLK EVENT
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At left, Pilgrim Baptist Pastor Terrence K. Porter (center) accepts a proclamation from Red Bank Council members Kathleen Horgan and Edward Zipprich. At right, Middletown HS South senior Aisha BooriContinue reading "PORTER, M’TOWN TEEN HONORED AT MLK EVENT"
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January 28th, 2014 @ 6am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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FAIR HAVEN SCIENCE STARS SHINE AT MU
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Left to right: Knollwood School teacher Kristen Levy is pictured with sixth-grade students Leila Maldonado, Kira Fleischer and Jake Downie, during the Stars Science Competition held recently at Monmouth University.Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN SCIENCE STARS SHINE AT MU"
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January 27th, 2014 @ 6am
Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) has invited some special guests to help celebrate the Chinese New Year in dance, prose, music, and a special Dragon parade. Beginning at 9Continue reading "RBR STUDENTS CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR"
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January 27th, 2014 @ 6am
WEEKEND: DRESSED TO THE 9’S, AND BEYOND
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Above: Britt Savage and the Nines recall those 1980s nights of 75-cent ‘kazis and roses for the ladies, when they reunite for a throwback Friday at the Downtown… while below,Continue reading "WEEKEND: DRESSED TO THE 9’S, AND BEYOND"
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January 24th, 2014 @ 12pm
RFH ROWING RAFFLE SCORES A COUPE
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Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Rumson-Fair Haven (RFH) Rowing has launched a raffle in support of the new High School program — with the grand prize aContinue reading "RFH ROWING RAFFLE SCORES A COUPE"
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January 24th, 2014 @ 6am
ALL RED BANK’S A STAGE, FOR ACTOR OWENS
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Former COSBY SHOW cast member Geoffrey Owens is BACK, as Jaques — and Two River Theater Company’s got him, as previews begin this weekend for TRTC’s production of Shakespeare’s ASContinue reading "ALL RED BANK’S A STAGE, FOR ACTOR OWENS"
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January 23rd, 2014 @ 7am
STORYTELLER CASTS A SPELL, AT RCDS
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Award winning storyteller David Gonzalez brought his storytelling skills to the Lower School students of RCDS in a visit last week. Press release from Rumson Country Day School On JanuaryContinue reading "STORYTELLER CASTS A SPELL, AT RCDS"
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January 23rd, 2014 @ 6am
RBR’S DOHERTY LAUDED FOR 30 YEARS SERVICE
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Red Bank Regional School Board VP Emily Doherty (second from left) was recently recognized by the New Jersey School Boards Association for 30 years of service to the school district.Continue reading "RBR’S DOHERTY LAUDED FOR 30 YEARS SERVICE"
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January 22nd, 2014 @ 6am
The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders,in conjunction with Pilgrim Baptist Church and JBJ Soul Kitchen, will host its Annual Project Homeless Connect event on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. The event will provide free medical screenings,Continue reading "HELP FOR THE HOMELESS, IN RED BA ...
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January 22nd, 2014 @ 5am
BATTER UP FOR TWO RIVER LITTLE LEAGUE
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Two River Little League president Chris Kelly (second from left, with t-shirt) is pictured in a file photo with TRLL board member John Caruso, Red Bank Regional athletic director DelContinue reading "BATTER UP FOR TWO RIVER LITTLE LEAGUE"
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January 21st, 2014 @ 6am
COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY GRADUATES 42
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Evan D. Tyler of the Shrewsbury Hose Company (third from left) was the recipient of the Class 100 Ronald Fitzpatrick Award, at the Monmouth County Fire Academy’s graduation ceremony onContinue reading "COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY GRADUATES 42"
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January 20th, 2014 @ 6am
WEEKEND: ARTY CHAIRS, ST. PAT, FLYING ELVI
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Above: Public radio powerhouse Ira Glass brings his broadcast mojo to the stage of the Count Basie while, below, Elvis is back in the building, in the person (or persons)Continue reading "WEEKEND: ARTY CHAIRS, ST. PAT, FLYING ELVI"
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January 17th, 2014 @ 8am
FAIR HAVEN SNOW ANGELS COME OUT IN FORCE
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What happened to the snow? Must be the work of Snow Angels — such as Knollwood seventh-grader Emma DeSantis, who recently assisted Nancy Drake with snow removal as part ofContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN SNOW ANGELS COME OUT IN FORCE"
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January 17th, 2014 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN FOUR SWORN IN BY BOARD OF ED
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Fair Haven Board of Education Attorney Anthony P. Sciarrillo administers the oath of office to newly re-elected members  Jeffrey Spector, Katy Frissora, Michael Bernstein and Claudia Brasch. By MARY ANN KAMPFE, FairContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN FOUR SWORN IN BY BOARD OF ED"
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January 16th, 2014 @ 6am
RBR CYBERPATRIOTS MAKE SEMI-FINAL CUT
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The RBR Cyber Patriot team includes (front row, left to right): Alex Dannecker (Union Beach), Mark Eulner (Shrewsbury), Tucker Machard (Little Silver), Tyler Birn (Red Bank), Ryan Terpak (Union Beach).Continue reading "RBR CYBERPATRIOTS MAKE SEMI-FINAL CUT"
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January 15th, 2014 @ 6am
PTO LUNCHEON IS BEST SERVED CHILLEN’
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Members of the RBR PTO fundraiser planning committee for Still Chillen’ include (left to right, first row) Jennie Kralyevich (Little Silver), RBR PTO President Ilene Reynolds (Little Silver), Tricia DouganContinue reading "PTO LUNCHEON IS BEST SERVED CHILLEN’"
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January 14th, 2014 @ 6am
MUCH ADO ABOUT TRTC’S ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’
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Tonight’s free screening of director Joss Whedon’s 2012 film of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING kicks off a series of special events, keyed to Two River Theater Company’s upcoming production ofContinue reading "MUCH ADO ABOUT TRTC’S ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’"
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January 13th, 2014 @ 6am
BOARD OF ED HONORS RFH STUDENTS
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Rumson-Fair Haven High School junior Frank Delaney, manager of the school’s football team and recipient of this year’s “Unsung Hero” award from the Shore Chapter of the New Jersey Football OfficialsContinue reading "BOARD OF ED HONORS RFH STUDENTS"
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January 13th, 2014 @ 6am
WEEKEND: HOME TURF ADVANTAGE
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Above: Conductor Jacques Lacombe carries the baton to the Basie for the year’s first visit by the NJ Symphony Orchestra, with the internationally acclaimed cellist Daniel Müller-Schott along for theContinue reading "WEEKEND: HOME TURF ADVANTAGE"
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January 10th, 2014 @ 12pm
SALON CONCRETE HOSTS ‘HELP FOR HAIYAN’
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Christine Zilinski of Salon Concrete styles the hair of Maritza Soler of Port Monmouth, in a file photo from 2012. From press materials furnished by J Jems Communications When theContinue reading "SALON CONCRETE HOSTS ‘HELP FOR HAIYAN’"
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January 10th, 2014 @ 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)