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FAIR HAVEN: NOVELIST ON RETURN VISIT
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Author and Fair Haven native Katie Coyle makes a homecoming sojourn to River Road Books this Thursday for a reading and signing keyed to her novel ‘Vivian Apple at theContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: NOVELIST ON RETURN VISIT"
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January 28th, 2015 @ 6am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RED BANK: NO WINTER DANCE FOR BUDDY
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The Count Basie Theatre has announced that BUDDY, the touring jukebox musical scheduled to come to town on Tuesday, has been rescheduled to April 4 at 3 pm, with all ticket salesContinue reading "RED BANK: NO WINTER DANCE FOR BUDDY"
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January 26th, 2015 @ 12pm
LITTLE SILVER: RBR GETS GRADE OF A+
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The Red Bank Regional School District recently placed in the top 5 percent of all New Jersey districts, in a ranking conducted by the website Niche.com — a survey thatContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: RBR GETS GRADE OF A+"
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January 26th, 2015 @ 6am
Press release from Lunch Break Inc. Did you know that more food is consumed in the United States on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day of the yearContinue reading "RED BANK: LUNCH BREAK HOSTS ‘SOUPER BOWL’"
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January 26th, 2015 @ 6am
LINCROFT: SPEAKING FOR THE FISHES
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American Littoral Society exec director Tim Dillingham (pictured here with piping plover pal) is the special guest speaker, during a public-invited event hosted by the Brookdale Community College Environmental ClubContinue reading "LINCROFT: SPEAKING FOR THE FISHES"
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January 24th, 2015 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN BOARD OF ED MEMBERS SWORN IN
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It’s official as (left to right) Bruce Padula, Jennifer Halcrow, and Karen Saad participate in the January 7 Fair Haven Board of Education meeting after being sworn in. Press releaseContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN BOARD OF ED MEMBERS SWORN IN"
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January 23rd, 2015 @ 6am
Press release from Rumson School District The Instrumental Music Program at Forrestdale School in Rumson took center stage for the Winter Concert on January 15, when the Intermediate and AdvancedContinue reading "RUMSON: FORRESTDALE MUSICIANS SHINE"
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January 23rd, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: NEW MOON, NEW WAYS TO HEAL
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According to Eleonora Rachele Zampatti, “All the arts are therapy to heal” — and this Sunday, January 25, the founder of the monthly Ode to the Moon yoga program joinsContinue reading "RED BANK: NEW MOON, NEW WAYS TO HEAL"
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January 22nd, 2015 @ 12pm
RB REGIONAL’S CLAY HONORED ON MLK DAY
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Red Bank Regional principal Risa Clay was honored by the Pilgrim Baptist Church’s Commemorative Celebration Committee with its Community Leadership Award, on Martin Luther King Day. Press release from RedContinue reading "RB REGIONAL’S CLAY HONORED ON MLK DAY"
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January 22nd, 2015 @ 6am
LITTLE SILVER: BRICKISH IN THE BOROUGH
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A unique local tradition returns Saturday when families assemble to “Build Little Silver with LEGOs” at Embury Methodist Church. (File photo by Dustin Racioppi) Some American municipalities lay claim toContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: BRICKISH IN THE BOROUGH"
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January 21st, 2015 @ 6am
A DAY OF SERVICE AT RED BANK CHARTER
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Press release from Red Bank Charter School At 7:30 am on any other national holiday, children are nestled under covers, and sleepy from a bit of extra play, TV orContinue reading "A DAY OF SERVICE AT RED BANK CHARTER"
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January 21st, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: NEW SPIN ON THE ‘ABSURD’
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Mary Birdsong, Brooks Ashmanskas and Melissa Van Der Schyff are in the kitchen with Sir Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR, now on stage at Two River Theater. (Photo byContinue reading "RED BANK: NEW SPIN ON THE ‘ABSURD’"
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January 20th, 2015 @ 7am
RED BANK: A CHEAP CASE OF WHIPLASH
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Golden Globe winner J.K. Simmons offers patient mentorship to Miles Teller as the indie hit film WHIPLASH gets a recession-buster screening at the Count Basie Theatre  Tuesday night.  If theContinue reading "RED BANK: A CHEAP CASE OF WHIPLASH"
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January 19th, 2015 @ 11am
FAIR HAVEN: RFH FOUNDATION OFFERS A LIFT
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The Rumson-Fair Haven High School Foundation is all geared up for their new “Apres Ski” event at Fair Haven’s Knights of Columbus on Saturday, January 24, from 7 to 10pm. TheContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: RFH FOUNDATION OFFERS A LIFT"
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January 19th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: NEIL BEFORE THE MASTER
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Composer, pianist and producer Neil Berg (second from left) brings his latest edition of the all-singing revue 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY back to the stage of the Count Basie TheatreContinue reading "RED BANK: NEIL BEFORE THE MASTER"
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January 17th, 2015 @ 12pm
FAIR HAVEN: TALES FROM THE BLACK FOREST
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Black in Blue: the fantasy worlds of Holly Black converge at River Road Books in Fair Haven, where the award-winning author materializes for a Sunday afternoon reading and signing appearanceContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: TALES FROM THE BLACK FOREST"
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January 17th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: CLASSICAL CHATTER AND CHANG
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The skilled and glamorous Sarah Chang pays tribute to the star-crossed lovers of WEST SIDE STORY as the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra returns to Red Bank for a pair ofContinue reading "RED BANK: CLASSICAL CHATTER AND CHANG"
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January 16th, 2015 @ 12pm
LITTLE SILVER: PICKING UP THE STRINGS
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Red Bank Regional music teacher Jeffrey Boga leads members of the RBR string ensemble (pictured left to right): Olivia Barkey, Salvatore Giglio, Maittie Avilia and Kevin Velazquez during a performanceContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: PICKING UP THE STRINGS"
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January 16th, 2015 @ 7am
LINCROFT: CALLED TO JURY BEAUTY
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Works of art in all manner of 2D and 3D media are spotlighted in the main gallery of the Monmouth Museum, as the 36th annual Juried Art Exhibition keynotes theContinue reading "LINCROFT: CALLED TO JURY BEAUTY"
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January 15th, 2015 @ 12pm
Press release from Brookdale Community College Tim Dillingham, Executive Director of the American Littoral Society, will discuss the health of New Jersey ocean environment and the uneasy relationship between inhabitedContinue reading "LINCROFT: SPEAKING LITTORALLY AT BCC"
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January 14th, 2015 @ 7am
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LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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 ...