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RED BANK: LONG-VACANT BUILDING SOLD
After a seven-year vacancy, 67 Broad Street has a new owner, who says he hopes to have a tenant in by summer. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: LONG-VACANT BUILDING SOLD"
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A TIE WON’T DO: RBC BUSTS TIE-DYE RECORD
Four-hundred-fifty-four students and teachers at Red Bank Catholic gathered in groovy casualwear Wednesday morning in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the “largest gathering of peopleContinue reading "A TIE WON’T DO: RBC BUSTS TIE-DYE RECORD"
CHURN: ON TIME FOR RED, BUT LATE FOR BLU
La Orquidea opened for business Thursday, just in time for the Valentine’s Day rush. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD This edition of redbankgreen‘sContinue reading "CHURN: ON TIME FOR RED, BUT LATE FOR BLU"
CHURN: A COUNTDOWN CLOCK & A BULL’S EYE
The website of Blu Bistro features a digital clock ticking off the seconds to the opening date. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD ThisContinue reading "CHURN: A COUNTDOWN CLOCK & A BULL’S EYE"
ACCIDENTAL PHOTO: TRACKING THE WEATHER
Oh, the irony: Someone put an indoor ski machine out on the curb on Hubbard Avenue in Middletown just in time for the first snowfall of 2015. The snow shouldContinue reading "ACCIDENTAL PHOTO: TRACKING THE WEATHER"
‘TWAS THE NIGHTSHIRT BEFORE CHRISTMAS…
Seen outside a home on Hubbard Avenue in Middletown Monday. The sign at right reads “Claus Bed & Breakfast.” (Photo by Trish Russoniello. Click to enlarge)
CHURN: ROOK, GOTHAM, PLATYPUS, NO APPLE
Kate Henderson brews one of the first cups at Rook Coffee Roasters Monday morning. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Closing out a busyContinue reading "CHURN: ROOK, GOTHAM, PLATYPUS, NO APPLE"
MIDDLETOWN: WIRY CHARACTER SIGHTED
The odd presence of a sketchy figure, seen leaning against a utility pole on Hubbard Avenue near West Front Street in Middletown Wednesday afternoon, seems to cry out for explanationContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: WIRY CHARACTER SIGHTED"
RETAIL CHURN: EAT, WEAR AND INVEST
Jim Lin, owner of Oriental Empire, said customers of his Ocean Township restaurant urged him to open one in Red Bank. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In thisContinue reading "RETAIL CHURN: EAT, WEAR AND INVEST"
Katie Corr, a hair stylist at Glen Goldbaum 72 in Red Bank, was “very young” when she started to do hair, but still loves it, she says – “especially whenContinue reading "CLIPPINGS: LITERALLY!"
CHURN: CABANA 19, BIKE SHOP GO TANDEM
Kristen Winters in the expansion space of her store, Cabana 19. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Two young Red Bank businesses are in an expansive mood these days,Continue reading "CHURN: CABANA 19, BIKE SHOP GO TANDEM"
RED BANK: THE GIRLS HAVE THEIR NIGHT OUT
Looking for all the world like the trendiest bag ladies you’ve ever seen, more than 200 women signed up for this year’s edition of Girls Night Out, held Thursday andContinue reading "RED BANK: THE GIRLS HAVE THEIR NIGHT OUT"
RED BANK: A HALLOWEEN HIKE FOR THE AGES
Listen up, citizens of Gotham: the Red Bank Halloween Parade hits the street this Sunday for its 67th annual edition, filled with witches and goblins of all ages, and someContinue reading "RED BANK: A HALLOWEEN HIKE FOR THE AGES"
CHURN: BLING, BUBBLE TEA AND BUSTED DEALS
After just a year and a half, Shore Scoop closes, giving way soon to Chill Bubble Tea at 15 White Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "CHURN: BLING, BUBBLE TEA AND BUSTED DEALS"
RED BANK CHURN: PAINT, CLOTHES & HOT YOGA
Paint Passion took over a space in the Dublin House alley formerly occupied by a jewelry store/surfboard shop. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK CHURN: PAINT, CLOTHES & HOT YOGA"
RED BANK: SHOE NO LONGER FITS DOWNTOWN
With the demise of If the Shoe Fits, Red Bank is losing a business with deep history. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD This time next week, one ofContinue reading "RED BANK: SHOE NO LONGER FITS DOWNTOWN"
RED BANK: BACK TO THE FEATURES
It’s “everybody out of the water” and up onto the lawn, as ‘Jaws’ returns to Riverside Gardens for a Tuesday night showing. The original ‘Back to the Future’ materializes onContinue reading "RED BANK: BACK TO THE FEATURES"
FAIR HAVEN: STUDY IN CHARCOAL… AND RED
A painter sands the clapboard at 804 River Road in Fair Haven, home to Threads Needlepoint, apparently dressed to blend into his environment. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click toContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: STUDY IN CHARCOAL… AND RED"
RED BANK: NIRVANA MOVING TO GROVE
Red Bank clothing store Nirvana is heading south, relocating to the space formerly occupied by McLoone’s Running Store in the Grove at Shrewsbury. A sign at the Grove says theContinue reading "RED BANK: NIRVANA MOVING TO GROVE"
RED BANK: PROM PIX POSTED, OLD-SCHOOL
Photos from Red Bank High School proms of the 1950s in a display at borough hall. (Photos of photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK: PROM PIX POSTED, OLD-SCHOOL"
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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 ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.