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RED BANK: ANTIHATE MARCH & VIGIL PLANNED
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In response to the murders of nine churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina last week, Red Bank’s Pilgrim Baptist Church is organizing an anti-hate, anti-violence march and candlelight vigil Tuesday night.Continue reading "RED BANK: ANTIHATE MARCH & VIGIL PLANNED"
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June 22nd, 2015 @ 9am
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Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Fair Haven Police Department for the period of May, 2105. 05/3- Marcelino Trejo, 32, Edison, subject was stopped for a motorContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
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June 22nd, 2015 @ 7am
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of June 11 to June 18, 2015. This information is unedited. CRIMES CriminalContinue reading "RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
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June 22nd, 2015 @ 6am
Sunday’s edition of the New York Times includes an article on the divergent fates of two historic New Jersey homes, one of them the Red Bank abode of early 20th-centuryContinue reading "RED BANK: NYTIMES NOTES FORTUNE EFFORT"
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June 20th, 2015 @ 8pm
SEA BRIGHT: THE ‘BASH IS BACK
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The summertime edition of the annual Skimbash returns to the waters just off Sea Bright Saturday and Sunday. (Photos by Peter Lindner. Click to enlarge.) A locally launched attraction beginsContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: THE ‘BASH IS BACK"
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June 19th, 2015 @ 2pm
RED BANK: PERSONS OF JAZZY INTEREST
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Saxman-flutist Eric Person brings his quartet to the intimate setting of Buona Sera Ristorante Wednesday night. His father, Houston Person, had a starring role in 2014’s series of Summer Jazz CafeContinue reading "RED BANK: PERSONS OF JAZZY INTEREST"
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June 19th, 2015 @ 12pm
RED BANK: ANOTHER RESTAURANT APPROVED
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At 18 Broad Street, now concealed by scaffolding, the Art Deco foyer seen below will be replaced by one more reminiscent of the building’s 19th-century origins, the architect said. (PhotosContinue reading "RED BANK: ANOTHER RESTAURANT APPROVED"
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June 19th, 2015 @ 7am
An outpouring of support for cyclist Cole Porter, below, included a bicycle painted pink – his favorite color –and left at the scene of the accident that led to hisContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FATAL CRASH CASE SETTLED"
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June 18th, 2015 @ 11pm
RED BANK: ‘SQUIPS’ STAY AFTER SCHOOL
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A preview of BE MORE CHILL, now in an extended furn at the Two River Theater. By TOM CHESEK The academic year may be ending right about nowfor most highContinue reading "RED BANK: ‘SQUIPS’ STAY AFTER SCHOOL"
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June 18th, 2015 @ 12pm
SHREWSBURY: ON TOP OF THE WORLD AT 102
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Centenarian Carlotta Niles with the balloon she rode in France on her 102nd birthday, above, and back at home in Shrewsbury, below. (Photos by Betsy Ford and John T. Ward.Continue reading "SHREWSBURY: ON TOP OF THE WORLD AT 102"
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June 18th, 2015 @ 9am
LINCROFT: RUGBY HEAVEN III
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Red Bank’s Monmouth Football Rugby Club hosts the third annual Showdown at the Shore extravaganza this Saturday at Thompson Park. Rugby clubs from throughout the northeastern United States and beyondContinue reading "LINCROFT: RUGBY HEAVEN III"
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June 18th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: WEST SIDE BISTRO SET TO OPEN
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Chef Cesare ‘Chez’ De Chellis, right, with general manager Andrew Rasizer at B2 Bistro + Bar on Wednesday.  (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK: WEST SIDE BISTRO SET TO OPEN"
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June 17th, 2015 @ 2pm
RED BANK: MELISSA, MAVERICKS, AND MO’
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Clockwise from top left: Melissa Etheridge returns to the Count Basie stage on her ME tour, with fellow Grammy winners Keb’ Mo’ and Norah Jones cued up for nights toContinue reading "RED BANK: MELISSA, MAVERICKS, AND MO’"
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June 17th, 2015 @ 6am
SANDY HOOK: BEACH BLANKET FREEBIES
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Brian Kirk and the Jirks head back to the beach when the free concert series on Sandy Hook returns Wednesday evening. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) GrabContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: BEACH BLANKET FREEBIES"
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June 16th, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK: EVERY DOG HAS ITS NIGHT
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Canine visitors and their human handlers are invited to paws and relax when Red Bank Dog Days return for a new season Tuesday evening. [UPDATE: This event has been postponedContinue reading "RED BANK: EVERY DOG HAS ITS NIGHT"
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June 16th, 2015 @ 5am
RUMSON: WARM & FURRY AT CANTERBURY FAIR
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St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church in Rumson hosted the 67th yearly edition of Canterbury Fair Saturday, featuring an amalgam of games, food, a book sale, antiques and collectibles and a petting zoo.Continue reading "RUMSON: WARM & FURRY AT CANTERBURY FAIR"
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June 15th, 2015 @ 3pm
FAIR HAVEN: DIVE INTO A THRILLING READ
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American Littoral Society president Tim Dillingham (left) speaks with Robert Kurson about the best-selling author’s new PIRATE HUNTERS, in a Nauvoo Grill Club event presented by River Road Books. HisContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: DIVE INTO A THRILLING READ"
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June 15th, 2015 @ 3pm
RED BANK: PARISH CELEBRATES PATRON SAINT
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More than 200 parishioners and friends of Saint Anthony’s Church celebrated the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua with a procession across Red Bank and an outdoor festival Saturday. AfterContinue reading "RED BANK: PARISH CELEBRATES PATRON SAINT"
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June 15th, 2015 @ 11am
RUMSON: KIDS TRI, AND SUCCEED
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The sixth annual Kids Triathlon for Bob Kelleher drew some 180 youngsters to the Navesink River in Rumson for swim-bike-run competitions for kids aged 14 and under Sunday. The event,Continue reading "RUMSON: KIDS TRI, AND SUCCEED"
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June 15th, 2015 @ 10am
Recent crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. Ryan Fisher, age 34, from Harbor View Drive in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, arrested on June 1,Continue reading "MIDDLETOWN: CRIMES & ARRESTS"
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June 15th, 2015 @ 9am
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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 ...
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)