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HUBBARD’S BRIDGE CLOSING FOR TWO WEEKS
The new, not-quite-completed Hubbards Bridge, on West Front Street between Red Bank and Middletown, and the intersections at both ends will be closed to all traffic for two weeks startingContinue reading "HUBBARD’S BRIDGE CLOSING FOR TWO WEEKS"
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LITTLE SILVER: SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERTS RETURN
Shore music evergreens Pat Guadagno, Dave McCarthy and Pam McCoy team up for the first show in a free August concert series in Little Silver. Taylor Tote, below, takes theContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERTS RETURN"
The body of a swimmer who went missing off Sandy Hook at dusk Wednesday was found by a fisherman early Friday, according to a news report. The victim was positivelyContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: RED BANK MAN’S BODY FOUND"
RED BANK: 10TH AVE. ENTERS THE RING
10th Ave. Burrito owner Brian Katz with a mural depicting luchadores in an agave field—complete with a tequila distillery. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK: 10TH AVE. ENTERS THE RING"
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Rumson Police Department for the month July, 2015. Arrests 7/1/15 Anthony Ciambrone arrested Sayyied Rida, 36, of Red Bank, on aContinue reading "RUMSON: POLICE BLOTTER"
RED BANK: ROAD CLOSING PLANNED
Red Bank officials plan to close portions of Drs. James Parker Boulevard between Shrewsbury and Maple avenues for paving Friday and Monday, the borough said in an alert Thursday afternoon.Continue reading "RED BANK: ROAD CLOSING PLANNED"
RED BANK: MURPHY TO RESIGN, REPORT SAYS
Art Murphy, at far right, high-fives running mate Mike DuPont on their re-elections to the council in 2009. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK: MURPHY TO RESIGN, REPORT SAYS"
SANDY HOOK: CREWS SEARCH FOR SWIMMER
Sandy Hook as seen from the Azzolina Bridge footbridge last month. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) Searchers resumed their hunt Thursday morning for a swimmer who wentContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: CREWS SEARCH FOR SWIMMER"
CHURN: FEMME OUT, CHIKYBOOM IN
Ashley Dupré Earle, center, at a fashion show in her boutique in February, 2012. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD This installment of redbankgreen’s RetailContinue reading "CHURN: FEMME OUT, CHIKYBOOM IN"
LITTLE SILVER: SICKLES
Jersey-fresh tomatoes, corn and peaches is the main attraction Thursday as Sickles Market celebrates 350 years of farming in the Garden State with a public-welcome community BBQ.   In theContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: SICKLES"
Recent crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. [Editor’s note: see update regarding Vincent Toldt, below.] James Rice, age 25, from Creek Road inContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN POLICE BLOTTER"
RED BANK: A CUBAN ‘CROSSING’ AT TWO RIVER
Charise Castro Smith, Rogelio Martinez, and Abel Gonzalez Melo are among the Cuban and Cuban-American playwrights represented in this year’s Crossing Borders Festival at Two River Theater.  In case youContinue reading "RED BANK: A CUBAN ‘CROSSING’ AT TWO RIVER"
RED BANK: MURPHY MOCKS POOL HALL CLIENTS
A video posted on YouTube shows Red Bank Council President Art Murphy deriding the customers of the former Lucky Break Billiards at a party. Below, Murphy and Lucky Break partner JamesContinue reading "RED BANK: MURPHY MOCKS POOL HALL CLIENTS"
ON THE GREEN: DROP AND GIVE ME 90
With temperatures pushing 90 degrees, a man sought out the shade of the overhead lights at Count Basie Fields to do pushups Monday afternoon. Expect plenty of shade, but moreContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: DROP AND GIVE ME 90"
RED BANK: TAX BILLS SOAR ON ADJUSTMENT
Though the Red Bank board of ed adopted a budget with a 6.95-percent tax increase, a recalculation based on new data boosted that to 12.7 percent. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click toContinue reading "RED BANK: TAX BILLS SOAR ON ADJUSTMENT"
RED BANK: MONMOUTH STREET CHURNS
Moving to Red Bank from Spring Lake, Charleston Shops is taking over 9 Monmouth Street, above, former home of Toad Hollow. By JOHN T. WARD This installment of redbankgreen’s Retail Churn finds lots ofContinue reading "RED BANK: MONMOUTH STREET CHURNS"
ON THE GREEN: MEET THE FOLKS IN BLUE
The chance to dunk-tank a local official is just part of the free, family-friendly fun as the Fair Haven Police presents its 13th annual National Night Out Against Crime communityContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: MEET THE FOLKS IN BLUE"
RED BANK: CHURCH CONVERSION COMPLETED
Space beneath the steeple, complete with spiral staircase, is now an office. The new First Church of Christ, Scientist worship space, below, is a fraction of the original size.  (Photos by JohnContinue reading "RED BANK: CHURCH CONVERSION COMPLETED"
RED BANK: LIVE ‘IDOL,’ PIANISTS & LIGHTFOOT
The Piano Guys, above, make an encore appearance at the Count Basie Theatre on August 4. Veteran troubador Gordon Lightfoot, below, returns to Red Bank on August 6. An up-closeContinue reading "RED BANK: LIVE ‘IDOL,’ PIANISTS & LIGHTFOOT"
Recent crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. Gary Close, age 43, from 10th Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on July 20, 2015 byContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: ARREST REPORTS"
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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.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
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)  
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