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RFH SENIOR TAKES UP THE OARS FOR DREXEL
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RFH High School senior Kate Edwards has been recruited by the Drexel University Women’s Rowing Team. The Drexel crew joins the race for the Governor’s Cup  on the Navesink thisContinue reading "RFH SENIOR TAKES UP THE OARS FOR DREXEL"
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September 24th, 2013 @ 12pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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WALKING THE WALK FOR WELLNESS IN RB
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Participants in the 2012 Community Walk close the loop on their one-mile stroll through two borough parks. The rain-or-shine event returns to Red Bank’s two waterfront parks on Saturday, SeptemberContinue reading "WALKING THE WALK FOR WELLNESS IN RB"
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September 24th, 2013 @ 6am
RBR STUDENTS PLACE FIFTH in CYBERLYMPICS
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The RBR Academy of Information Technology’s newest dream team of cyber warriors is pictured at their academy banner. They are (left to right): Josh Even, Shrewsbury; Tyler Birn, Red Bank;Continue reading "RBR STUDENTS PLACE FIFTH in CYBERLYMPICS"
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September 24th, 2013 @ 6am
R-FH ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO ‘BRING IT’
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By MARY ANN KAMPFE/ RFHRHS Public Relations Students at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School are now toting something extra to their classrooms along with the usual pencils and notebooks. This month,Continue reading "R-FH ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO ‘BRING IT’"
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September 23rd, 2013 @ 5pm
A SPIRITED GAME OF SOFTBALL, FOR GERRY
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The Gerry Deverin Spirit Awards were presented to Aidan Lynch and Annabel Martin by Little Silver Lacrosse Commissioners Dave Ballard and Kathleen Hoffman. (Click to enlarge) Press release from Little Silver RecreationContinue reading "A SPIRITED GAME OF SOFTBALL, FOR GERRY"
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September 19th, 2013 @ 2pm
LUNCH BREAK FACING SEVERE SHORTAGE
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Bare shelves indicate a critical shortage of food items at Lunch Break’s Red Bank facility. The charitable nonprofit that marks 30 years of service in 2013 is putting out theContinue reading "LUNCH BREAK FACING SEVERE SHORTAGE"
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September 19th, 2013 @ 2pm
LET THERE BE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, AT RBR
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The RBR Buccaneer Athletic Foundation members proudly stand before the new lights on the RBR athletic field. Left to right are (back row) foundation members Don Chamberlain, Scott Navitsky, athleticContinue reading "LET THERE BE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, AT RBR"
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September 19th, 2013 @ 1pm
SUMMER PROGRAM’S A ‘SLAM’ DUNK FOR RBR
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RBR students draw their partners’ portraits during a special art session with the Community YMCA’s Holly Haines during the special speakers’ visit in Summer Slam, an RBR freshman transitional program.  (ClickContinue reading "SUMMER PROGRAM’S A ‘SLAM’ DUNK FOR RBR"
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September 19th, 2013 @ 8am
RBR’S KELLER HONORED BY AREA NONPROFIT
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Following a year of extraordinary challenges to the Red Bank Regional community, Suzanne Keller of The SOURCE at RBR has been honored for her exemplary coordination of the school-based program.  (ClickContinue reading "RBR’S KELLER HONORED BY AREA NONPROFIT"
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September 19th, 2013 @ 8am
TEDx NAVESINK: A NEW WAVE BREAKS AT BCC
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Next-gen guitar god Kaki King is the special musical guest at the first-ever TEDx Navesink: The Next Wave conference coming to Brookdale on Friday. By TOM CHESEK The way thatContinue reading "TEDx NAVESINK: A NEW WAVE BREAKS AT BCC"
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September 17th, 2013 @ 1pm
FAIR HAVEN: ‘FAKE DAVE’ GETS REAL, OFFLINE
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Author and Middletown native Dave Cicirelli kicks off the campaign for his just-released ‘Fakebook’ Thursday at River Road Books.  By TOM CHESEK His adventures include an attack by a rabidContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: ‘FAKE DAVE’ GETS REAL, OFFLINE"
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September 17th, 2013 @ 8am
TRTC OPENS SEASON ‘ON BORROWED TIME’
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Veteran character actor Robert Hogan (left) stars in ‘On Borrowed Time,’ the season-opening Two River Theater Company production directed by Broadway legend Joel Grey (right).  By TOM CHESEK It’s aContinue reading "TRTC OPENS SEASON ‘ON BORROWED TIME’"
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September 13th, 2013 @ 11am
RUMSON: RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATIONS
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News about students from Rumson… • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY announced that Rumson’s Thomas Gabriel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Management in May of 2013.Continue reading "RUMSON: RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATIONS"
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September 11th, 2013 @ 10am
RBR FRESHMEN RIDE ORIENTATION EXPRESS
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RBR Principal Risa Clay signs off on a scavenger hunt activity for Jack McNally, Little Silver, and Ryan Humelsine, Deal, at the RBR freshman orientation.  (Click to enlarge) Press release fromContinue reading "RBR FRESHMEN RIDE ORIENTATION EXPRESS"
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September 11th, 2013 @ 9am
RBR STUDENTS ANSWER LUNCH BREAK’S CALL
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Brady Kirman of Little Silver presents Lunch Break supervisor Dina Mwanza with one of several loads of fresh produce from the RBR organic culinary garden. The garden is planted andContinue reading "RBR STUDENTS ANSWER LUNCH BREAK’S CALL"
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September 6th, 2013 @ 7am
MIDDLETOWNERS MAKING THEIR MARKS
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    Middletown High School North graduate Charles Hamilton, a member of the Class of 2015 at Colgate University, is conducting research in Uncovering the Composition and Structure of Barnacle Cement andContinue reading "MIDDLETOWNERS MAKING THEIR MARKS"
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September 5th, 2013 @ 9am
RBR: DIABETES WON’T PIN THIS WRESTLER
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Red Bank Regional sophomore Jack McMahon of Little Silver is determined to continue his wrestling career while learning to manage his Type I diabetes. (Click to enlarge) By MARIANNE KLIGMANContinue reading "RBR: DIABETES WON’T PIN THIS WRESTLER"
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September 3rd, 2013 @ 11am
THE COUNT ADDS UP TWO GRANTS
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One grant will help the Basie’s outreach to Red Bank’s public schools. (Click to enlarge) Press release from The Count Basie Theatre The Count Basie Theatre was the recipient of twoContinue reading "THE COUNT ADDS UP TWO GRANTS"
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September 3rd, 2013 @ 6am
RED BANK: DOG DAY DIVERSIONS @TWORIVER
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The musical act Early Elton — featuring members of the Asbury Jukes and the Fab Faux — brings its tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin to Two River TheaterContinue reading "RED BANK: DOG DAY DIVERSIONS @TWORIVER"
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August 7th, 2013 @ 7am
RED BANK: CELEBRATING CISSY AND WHITNEY
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Singer and author Cissy Houston visits Two River Theater Sunday to chat with Gilda Rogers and sign copies of her memoir about her daughter, the late Whitney Houston. By TOMContinue reading "RED BANK: CELEBRATING CISSY AND WHITNEY"
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August 5th, 2013 @ 8am
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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)