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RFH SENIOR HAS A Q&A WITH EX-COACH RICE
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In a local event recorded for the ABC program 20/20, RFH senior Kate Sherman recently participated in an open forum with former Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice, who was firedContinue reading "RFH SENIOR HAS A Q&A WITH EX-COACH RICE"
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December 17th, 2013 @ 6am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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A STONES-Y BIRTHDAY, FOR KEITH AND KEYS
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Gimme the Keys: Tenor sax ace (and longtime Rolling Stones lieutenant) Bobby Keys celebrates his 70th birthday — a milestone shared by none other than Keith Richards — with anContinue reading "A STONES-Y BIRTHDAY, FOR KEITH AND KEYS"
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December 16th, 2013 @ 8am
TV HOST SHARES INDIAN CULTURE AT RBR
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During journalist, actress and TV personality Nisha Mathur’s visit to a class in RBR’s Academy of International & Cultural Studies, sophomore Aliyyah Muhammad volunteered to demonstrate the traditional Sari dress.Continue reading "TV HOST SHARES INDIAN CULTURE AT RBR"
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December 16th, 2013 @ 6am
FIFTH ANNUAL CONTEST LIGHTS UP RED BANK
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A Shrewsbury Avenue residence is highlighted for the holidays, in a 2010 file image. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) For the fifth consecutive year, the Borough of Red Bank is on theContinue reading "FIFTH ANNUAL CONTEST LIGHTS UP RED BANK"
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December 16th, 2013 @ 6am
WEEKEND: VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS ABOUND
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Above: Celtic combo Danú brings “An Nollag in Éirinnis” to Santa Basie’s workshop on Friday…while below, young adult novelist Julie Milillo comes home to Middletown for a Saturday discussion ofContinue reading "WEEKEND: VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS ABOUND"
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December 13th, 2013 @ 10am
FIVE-STAR SERVICE, AT JBJ SOUL KITCHEN
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Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen is the site of a local initiative in the YMCA New Jersey Youth and Government Day of Service program, on Saturday, December 14. From pressContinue reading "FIVE-STAR SERVICE, AT JBJ SOUL KITCHEN"
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December 13th, 2013 @ 6am
RFH SOCCER CAPS HISTORY-MAKING SEASON
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The Boys Soccer squad at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School celebrates their recent Divisional Championship win — a finale to a season that also saw the team netting Player ofContinue reading "RFH SOCCER CAPS HISTORY-MAKING SEASON"
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December 12th, 2013 @ 6am
A “FOUR-PEAT” FOR RFH GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY
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Five players from the Rumson-Fair Haven Field Hockey squad were named to the Press All-Shore teams, as the RFH girls earned their fourth consecutive “Central A” Division championship. (click toContinue reading "A “FOUR-PEAT” FOR RFH GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY"
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December 12th, 2013 @ 6am
TOWNS TEAM UP FOR TWO RIVER LITTLE LEAGUE
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Several of the people who were instrumental in establishing the Two River Little League (TRLL) — a new chapter of Little League International encompassing Fair Haven, Little Silver, Red Bank,Continue reading "TOWNS TEAM UP FOR TWO RIVER LITTLE LEAGUE"
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December 11th, 2013 @ 6am
RAISE YOUR VOICES, AT RED BANK LIBRARY
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Actress Lorraine Stone, Two River Theater artistic director John Dias and Councilman Ed Zipprich are among the Red Bank area notables giving voice to historic American figures in “The PeopleContinue reading "RAISE YOUR VOICES, AT RED BANK LIBRARY"
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December 10th, 2013 @ 6am
Press release from Red Bank Regional High School Class of 1998 Red Bank Regional (RBR) alumnus Matt Craw of Little Silver answered the call to service in the U.S. MarineContinue reading "AN RBR HOMECOMING FOR IRAQ VET, AUTHOR"
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December 10th, 2013 @ 6am
RBR’S BRUNSON IS NAMED AMBASSADOR
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RBR junior and VPA student Morgan Brunson, Tinton Falls, was recently inducted into the prestigious National Society of High School Scholars. She is pictured above with the organization’s founder andContinue reading "RBR’S BRUNSON IS NAMED AMBASSADOR"
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December 9th, 2013 @ 6am
Press release from Red Bank Elks Elks believe that sporting activities for youngsters provide spirited competition, develop character, and help make new friendships. So the Red Bank Elks Lodge isContinue reading "SHOOTING (HOOPS) FOR ELKS, IN RED BANK"
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December 9th, 2013 @ 6am
WEEKENDER: A NOT YET WINTER WONDERLAND
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The 33rd anniversary of John Lennon’s death finds a traveling exhibit of the Beatle’s artwork camped out in Red Bank. Friday, December 6: RED BANK: In the midst of theContinue reading "WEEKENDER: A NOT YET WINTER WONDERLAND"
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December 6th, 2013 @ 9am
FIRST AIDERS WANTED, IN FAIR HAVEN
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The all-volunteer Fair Haven First Aid squad, members of which are pictured here performing an emergency procedure drill, has put out the call for men and women to join theContinue reading "FIRST AIDERS WANTED, IN FAIR HAVEN"
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December 6th, 2013 @ 6am
PARK, THE DOWNTOWN ANGELS SING
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Parking in municipal lots and numbered street spaces is FREE from December 12 through Christmas Day, with the return of a holiday promotion from Red Bank RiverCenter. Leave the quartersContinue reading "PARK, THE DOWNTOWN ANGELS SING"
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December 5th, 2013 @ 6am
BLUE EYES DOES RED BANK, FOR WHITE XMAS
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Zach Alexander (Red Bank), Hollie Baines (Little Silver) and Deborah Dutcher (Rumson) are among the local vocalizers paying tribute to the Chairman of the Board during the 7th annual SinatraContinue reading "BLUE EYES DOES RED BANK, FOR WHITE XMAS"
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December 4th, 2013 @ 7am
RFH STUDENTS SIGN UP FOR COLLEGE SPORTS
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RFH senior athletes who signed their Letters of Intent to participate in college programs are, clockwise from top left, Ryan Campbell, Kate Edwards, Bridget Curran, Nicolette Dunphy, Mary Scarrone, ShaneContinue reading "RFH STUDENTS SIGN UP FOR COLLEGE SPORTS"
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December 4th, 2013 @ 6am
Laura E. Stasi of Red Bank has been inducted into the Irving Bacheller Society, the English Department’s honorary society at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. Stasi is a memberContinue reading "RED BANK, LITTLE SILVER CLASS ACTS"
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December 4th, 2013 @ 6am
CONGRESSWOMAN VISITS REFORM TEMPLE
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Press release from Monmouth Reform Temple Monmouth Reform Temple (MRT), 332 Hance Avenue in Tinton Falls, will welcome the distinguished Congresswoman and Democratic National Committee Chairperson, Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Sunday,Continue reading "CONGRESSWOMAN VISITS REFORM TEMPLE"
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December 3rd, 2013 @ 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)