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WEEKEND: 60 MORE HOURS OF WINTER FUN
Above: A cast of local high school students brings A LITTLE SHAKESPEARE: AS YOU LIKE IT to young theatergoers at Two River…while below, Ms. Lauryn Hill appears to have cancelledContinue reading "WEEKEND: 60 MORE HOURS OF WINTER FUN"
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3rd GRADE BUILDERS GET HANDS-ON IN FH
Third grade students created their own amusement park through an Exploratory Investigations Program introduced recently at Viola L. Sickles School. Press release from Fair Haven School District Third grade studentsContinue reading "3rd GRADE BUILDERS GET HANDS-ON IN FH"
Students from all around the greater Red Bank green — not just the borough, but Fair Haven, Little Silver, Middletown, Rumson, and Shrewsbury — were named to the fall 2013Continue reading "STUDENTS FROM THE GREEN MAKE DEAN’S LIST"
A driving one-hander from the left of the key by Red Bank Regional junior Justin Gilson put the Bucs over the Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs in the final second of overtimeContinue reading "BUCS BEST BULLDOGS ON OT BUZZER-BEATER"
RUMSON STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH BAs
Margaretmary Falcetano of Rumson graduated recently from Flagler College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree during a December commencement ceremony at the college campus in St. Augustine, FL. Fellow boroughContinue reading "RUMSON STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH BAs"
FAIR HAVEN SCIENCE STARS SHINE AT MU
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"
WEEKEND: DRESSED TO THE 9’S, AND BEYOND
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"
BATTER UP FOR TWO RIVER LITTLE LEAGUE
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"
FAIR HAVEN SNOW ANGELS COME OUT IN FORCE
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"
FAIR HAVEN: COUCH POTATO CUISINE
At Cravin Haven, Fair Haven’s Anthony Mazzucca is building some seriously big sandwiches. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS Couch potatoes around The Green: put on your cleanestContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: COUCH POTATO CUISINE"
FAIR HAVEN FOUR SWORN IN BY BOARD OF ED
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"
FAIR HAVEN: FOOD MARKET TO REOPEN FRIDAY
A “Now Hiring” sign appears in the window of Balderose Fine Foods in the run up to its reopening this week. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS AfterContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FOOD MARKET TO REOPEN FRIDAY"
FAIR HAVEN: GREY ON GREY ON THE NAVESINK
Hey, it may be cold, damp and foggy, but it’s still and always our beautiful Navesink River, right? A somewhat icy-slushy version was seen from the Fair Haven town dockContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: GREY ON GREY ON THE NAVESINK"
FAIR HAVEN SPARED IN SUIT OVER RACE DEATH
Racers during last September’s Tour de Fair Haven. Cole Porter, below, died after an accident in the first race that day. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A lawsuitContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN SPARED IN SUIT OVER RACE DEATH"
RED BANK: RIVER USERS SAY KEEP COVE LISTED
Borough Administrator Stanley Sickels, in foreground, listens during the comment portion of the hearing. Below, Michael Humphries of Fair Haven called for an alternative to the borough’s proposed delisting. (PhotosContinue reading "RED BANK: RIVER USERS SAY KEEP COVE LISTED"
WEEKEND: WHAT ARE YOU DOING OLD YEAR’S?
The Ribeye Brothers (above) bring their scrappy brand of “detached garage rock” back upside the Dub for a Sunday night see-off to the Year That Was. The annual performance ofContinue reading "WEEKEND: WHAT ARE YOU DOING OLD YEAR’S?"
FAIR HAVEN WARMS TO POND OFFER
Schwenker’s Pond, on River Road, empties into Shippee’s Pond and then the Navesink River. The long-vacant Doremus house, below, was demolished earlier this month. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN WARMS TO POND OFFER"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PHILLY IN PHAIR HAVEN
Umberto’s Phlly cheese steak sandwich with onions. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) When it comes to cheese steak, it’s often best not to look too closely orContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PHILLY IN PHAIR HAVEN"
A DAY OF GRATITUDE TO VETS AND ROSIES
The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored a holiday gathering at Nauvoo Restaurant in Fair Haven on December 7. More than 40 members attended the luncheon, in additionContinue reading "A DAY OF GRATITUDE TO VETS AND ROSIES"
RFH SENIOR HAS A Q&A WITH EX-COACH RICE
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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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner films 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)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...