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RED BANK: MARINE PARK REMAKE ZIPS FORWARD
Sunset corn hole by the Navesink, anyone? More details - from a hammock hangout to a food truck area - emerge in the plan to remake Red Bank's Marine Park. (click to read).
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RED BANK: TRAIN STATION REDEVELOPMENT HEARING SCHEDULED
Planner for Borough of Red Bank releases 44-page draft train station redevelopment plan and first public hearing is scheduled. (click to read)
RED BANK: CHEESY WINDOWS GONE, BUILDING RESTORED TO “LOOK SHARP”
Remember these windows that sparked astonishment when they were installed on a century old Red Bank building? Read on to see how it's all turning out.
PHOTOS: ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN RED BANK
St. Patrick's Day drew green-clad revelers to Red Bank to celebrate and redbankgreen was out and about to capture the vibes in photos. (click for more)
RED BANK’S CEDAR CROSSING: OFFICIALS CITE FIXES WHILE CRITIC CALLS IT “A DUMP”
A Red Bank complex once hailed as a beacon for affordable housing tries to get itself back on firm financial footing, but may need help from the borough. (click to read)
RED BANK CANNABIS GROWER STYMIED BY ELECTRIC SERVICE “NIGHTMARE”
An indoor cannabis farm in Red Bank is nearly "belly up" and can't grow weed due to a lack of sufficient electric power, the operator says. (click to read)
RED BANK: NIGHTTIME SHREWSBURY AVE CLOSURES PLANNED
Portions of Shrewsbury Avenue will be closed from 8 pm to 5 a.m. over the next few weeks. (click to read)
RED BANK: BROAD STREET CHURNS AS BIZZES COME AND GO
Brooks Brothers, a bubble tea shop, a kitchen design studio, and a candle maker all set to open in Red Bank. Meanwhile, a Thai eatery fights off Facebook rumors of its closure. (click to read)
RED BANK: BOROUGH WEB SITE GETS NEW LOOK
Borough of Red Bank redesigns its notoriously clunky web site. (click to read)
RED BANK THROWBACK: RED BANK’S BOOZE LIMIT SET 90 YEARS AGO
A look back 90 years ago as Red Bank commissioners set a ceiling on liquor license that still stands today. (click to read)
APP REPORT: RED BANK REAL ESTATE FIRM FACES $12M FRAUD SUIT
Report: Red Bank real estate firm faces $12 million lawsuit from investors. (click to read)
RED BANK: LIQUOR STORE LOOKS TO MAKE IT A DOUBLE
Red Bank liquor store looks to double its space with a move across the street. (click to read)
RED BANK: BIRRAVINO OWNER PLANS TO BUY, “CLEAN UP” EYESORE GAS STATION
Owner of Red Bank eatery Birravino announces he's under contract to buy the eyesore vacant gas station at the town's northern entrance. (click to read)
RED BANK: BORO RAKES IN SOME GREEN WITH CANNABIS TAX, BUT HOW MUCH?
Red Bank's recreational weed market just completed its first quarter operating a full capacity. How much did the the town make in taxes? (click to read)
RED BANK: AU REVOIR, CE LA VI? OWNERS PACK UP TWO EATERIES
Red Bank eateries Ce La Vi, Whipped and Toss'd all appear to be on the way out after owner vents about rent hikes and business climate. (click to read)
RED BANK: CHURCH SELLS 70-YEAR HOME FOR $977K AND GOES “VIRTUAL”
After 70 years in Red Bank, Mount Zion House of Prayer sells its home for nearly $1 million as pastor says church is "virtual" for now and a new congregation breathes new life into the storied address. (click to read)
RBR BOARD TO RED BANK: DON’T STIFF SCHOOL ON TRAIN STATION PILOT MONEY
With developer expected to ask for a tax break for train station area, Red Bank's public high school wants a piece of the PILOT pie. (click to read)
RED BANK RETAIL CHURN: FOOD MARKET TAKES SHAPE, TOY SHOP AND LIQUOR STORE ON THE MOVE
Kiosks selling fish, meat, cheese, noodles and more planned for former Sickles market site. And a toy shop, liquor store and convenience store all eye in-town moves. Red Bank's retail churn continues. (click to read)
RED BANK: WEED RETAILER SNUFFS LAUNDROMAT PLAN
Marlton-based cannabis retailer that wanted to open a weed shop next door to a popular Red Bank Italian ice seller withdraws its application. (click to read)
MR. PIZZA SLICE FOUNDER DIES, PROTEGE LOOKS TO BUY RED BANK EATERY
Mr. Pizza Slice: as founder of beloved Red Bank eatery dies, the man he hired and taught seeks to carry on his legacy. (click to read)
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SNEAKERS OVER BROAD
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sneakers hanging from the overhead wires on Broad Street.
PIANO TRASHED
Left out to take at 83 River Street. Property owner is a touring musician. Studio and home. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris H ...
FALL COLORS IN RED BANK
redbankgreen's Partyline captures peaking fall foliage on a Red Bank street corner.
FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
WALK FOR DEMOCRACY
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center led a "Walk for Democracy" Sunday from Riverside Gardens Park to the cultral center on Drs. James Park ...
Go big or go home
On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
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