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RED BANK: WEIGHTED CHARTER LOTTERY OK’D
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The lottery drawing is scheduled for April 28 at the charter school, on Oakland Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Though its highly controversialContinue reading "RED BANK: WEIGHTED CHARTER LOTTERY OK’D"
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March 23rd, 2016 @ 6am
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RED BANK: COMING ATTRACTIONS, FOR MCAC
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The Hank Williams biopic I SAW THE LIGHT keynotes a new springtime slate of sneak-peek movie screenings at BowTie Cinemas, benefitting the Monmouth County Arts Council.
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March 22nd, 2016 @ 12pm
Shrewsbury’s Acme Markets store is expected to close by the end of April, NJ.com reports. The store is one of three in New Jersey and Pennsylvania that the supermarket chain willContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: ACME EXITING"
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March 22nd, 2016 @ 8am
ON THE GREEN: WARM ENCOUNTER IN RUMSON
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A deer checks out two-legged visitors enjoying a first-full-day-of-spring stroll in Rumson’s Meadowridge Park late Monday afternoon. The post-winter thaw continues Tuesday, with temperatures expected to peak at about 55 degrees,Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: WARM ENCOUNTER IN RUMSON"
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March 22nd, 2016 @ 6am
RED BANK: DAVID CROSS TAKES BASIE STAGE
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Elvis, Jerry Lee, Johnny (Mathis) and more, as the Count Basie springs into action with vintage jukebox hits and off-beat comedy.
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March 21st, 2016 @ 12pm
SHREWSBURY CRIME REPORTS
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Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of March 11 to March 16, 2016. A report of Criminal Mischief was reported byContinue reading "SHREWSBURY CRIME REPORTS"
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March 21st, 2016 @ 8am
RED BANK: HUNTING CONDITIONS EGGCELLENT
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Escorted as in the past by borough police, the Easter Bunny arrived at Eastside Park in Red Bank Saturday afternoon for an annual Easter Egg Hunt that attracted hundreds of kids,Continue reading "RED BANK: HUNTING CONDITIONS EGGCELLENT"
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March 21st, 2016 @ 6am
ON THE GREEN: SNOW’S A NO-SHOW
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Forecasts for a first-day-of spring northeaster prompted towns across the Greater Red Bank Green to lay down road brine as a precaution, as seen here on Garfield Place late FridayContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: SNOW’S A NO-SHOW"
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March 21st, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: WEDDING WALK RETURNS SUNDAY
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The annual Red Bank Wedding Walk returns on Sunday, March 20, with a grand tour of local merchants, plus champagne reception, prize drawings and more.
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March 18th, 2016 @ 12pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HEALTHY, EARTHY PIZZA
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The vegan, one of the many selections on the menu at Earth Pizza, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON When Paul and Lisa Finkler opened aContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HEALTHY, EARTHY PIZZA"
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March 18th, 2016 @ 10am
ON THE GREEN: ARRAYED FOR ST. PATRICK’S
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Accessorized in splashes of green, visitors and regulars marked another St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Red Bank Thursday. Click the “read more” below for additional photos. And speaking of greenery, moreContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: ARRAYED FOR ST. PATRICK’S"
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March 18th, 2016 @ 8am
The project, dubbed the Element, called for 35 rental units on a site previously approved for 27 condos. (Architect’s rendering. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank’s zoning boardContinue reading "RED BANK: ZONERS NIX APARTMENT PLAN"
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March 17th, 2016 @ 11pm
RED BANK: MILLION $ MARCH ON MONMOUTH
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Elvis, Jerry Lee, Johnny (Mathis) and more, as the Count Basie springs into action with vintage jukebox hits done live.
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March 17th, 2016 @ 5pm
RED BANK: CALLING COUCH POTATOS…
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The George Sheehan Classic may have left town, but Red Bank residents looking to ease into a trot, or even a run, after a sedentary winter will get their chance inContinue reading "RED BANK: CALLING COUCH POTATOS…"
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March 17th, 2016 @ 7am
RED BANK: MARINE SANCTUARY BLASTED
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With the basement meeting room already full, an overflow crowd gathered on the library’s main floor hoping to be allowed in Wednesday night. Below, the sanctuary would include Sandy HookContinue reading "RED BANK: MARINE SANCTUARY BLASTED"
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March 16th, 2016 @ 10pm
RED BANK: MEGASTARS TO LIGHT UP BASIE
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Screen siren Sophia Loren and Broadway bombshell Patti LuPone up the star-power ante at the Count Basie, Thursday and Friday nights.
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March 16th, 2016 @ 6am
RED BANK: SUBWAY TO RETURN
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Move-in-ready for years, the storefront will finally get a Subway shop, said the landlord. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The Subway sandwich shop thatContinue reading "RED BANK: SUBWAY TO RETURN"
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March 15th, 2016 @ 1pm
RED BANK: KEEPING THE SHORELINE ALIVE
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"Living Shorelines" as a solution for protecting waterfronts is the subject at hand, as the Red Bank Public Library hosts a free presentation by the American Littoral Society.
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March 15th, 2016 @ 10am
Alone at last on Thursday night’s Red Bank zoning board agenda is a proposal for a 35-unit apartment building at 55 West Front Street, opposite Riverside Gardens Park. A hearing on theContinue reading "RED BANK: APARTMENT PLAN BACK ON AGENDA"
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March 15th, 2016 @ 5am
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of February 25 to February 29, 2016. This report was received out of sequence; theContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
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March 14th, 2016 @ 4pm
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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 ...