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RED BANK: BON JOVI “SERENADES” CLINTON
Bon Jovi, seen here at the opening of Red Bank’s JBJ Soul Kitchen in 2011, was back in town to host the former first lady and secretary of state MondayContinue reading "RED BANK: BON JOVI “SERENADES” CLINTON"
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It’s a grand old flag for sure, and on Sunday,its raising forms the centerpiece of the annual Liberty Extravaganza at First Presbyterian Church on Tower Hill.  Independence Day weekends inContinue reading "RED BANK: PATRIOTIC SOUNDS ON THE HILL"
LINCROFT: CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN
It’s Climb Time in Lincroft this Tuesday afternoon, as the Monmouth County Park System moves its portable mountain to the grounds of Thompson Park for a free instructional session.  Continue reading "LINCROFT: CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN"
Now almost halfway through a push to complete 50 triathlon distances in 50 states in 50 days, James Lawrence discusses his aims in the above video. James Lawrence, a record-smashingContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: IRON “INSANITY” ON THE GREEN"
RED BANK: LIBRARY ADDS MORE HOURS
Continuing its recovery from a period of shrinkage, the Red Bank Public Library will add seven hours to its weekly operations starting July 6. The West Front Street facility willContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY ADDS MORE HOURS"
LINCROFT: ALL HANDS ON THIS EXHIBIT
Stella the Stegosaurus gets hands-on with Monmouth Museum visitors, as the found-objects sculpture by the late Jim Gary forms the centerpiece of a special PLEASE TOUCH! show for visually impairedContinue reading "LINCROFT: ALL HANDS ON THIS EXHIBIT"
RED BANK & LITTLE SILVER: COMMUTER ALERT
[Update: This post has been updated to reflect a change in the dates of the closure.] Monmouth County plans closings of Branch Avenue between Hudson Avenue in Red Bank andContinue reading "RED BANK & LITTLE SILVER: COMMUTER ALERT"
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of June 18 to June 25, 2015. This information is unedited. CRIMES CriminalContinue reading "RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
RED BANK: MENNA TOUTS PARKING “SOLUTION”
The borough-owned White Street lot, which may offer relief to downtown parking woes. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Taking heat from a restaurateur,Continue reading "RED BANK: MENNA TOUTS PARKING “SOLUTION”"
RED BANK: BASIE’S STAR-STUDDED STANDUP
Top-of-their-game comedy kingpins Kevin James (Saturday; two shows) and Marc Maron (Sunday) bring their crowd-tested mojo to the stage of the Count Basie Theatre on a busy weekend of laughs.Continue reading "RED BANK: BASIE’S STAR-STUDDED STANDUP"
RED BANK: LIGHTING THE NIGHT AGAINST HATE
Several hundred participants gathered on Red Bank’s West Side Wednesday night for a vigil in response to the murders of nine churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina last week. Beginning withContinue reading "RED BANK: LIGHTING THE NIGHT AGAINST HATE"
LINCROFT: ARTISTS GO TO SUMMER SCHOOL
Works by Fair Haven-based artists Mike Quon (“Boardwalk” above) and Jill Kerwick (below) are on display during this week’s HONORING SUMMER II exhibition at Brookdale College’s CVA Gallery. School mayContinue reading "LINCROFT: ARTISTS GO TO SUMMER SCHOOL"
SEA BRIGHT: TOMMY’S DOUBLES DOWN
Tommy and Yvette Bonfiglio, below, expect to open Tommy’s Tavern + Tap on Ocean Avenue within the next month. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: TOMMY’S DOUBLES DOWN"
RED BANK: ACCIDENT VICTIM IN CRITICAL CARE
A 78-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a truck on Broad Street Tuesday morning, police Chief Darren McConnell tells redbankgreen. The victim, whose identity was withheldContinue reading "RED BANK: ACCIDENT VICTIM IN CRITICAL CARE"
RED BANK: PEDESTRIAN STRUCK ON BROAD
Emergency personnel tend to a pedestrian struck crossing Broad Street near the intersection of Pinckney Road at around 10:45 Tuesday morning. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released,Continue reading "RED BANK: PEDESTRIAN STRUCK ON BROAD"
ON THE GREEN: FREE FILMS UNDER THE STARS
Quinton Aaron and Sandra Bullock star in a free Sunday night screening of ‘The Blind Side’ at Fair Haven Fields. Red Bank’s Movies in the Park lineup includes a JulyContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: FREE FILMS UNDER THE STARS"
RED BANK: SHARKS, DOGS, MOCKINGBIRDS
We’re gonna need a bigger screen: forty years after JAWS redefined the summer movie, it’s safe to go back in the Count Basie (formerly Carlton) Theatre to catch an anniversaryContinue reading "RED BANK: SHARKS, DOGS, MOCKINGBIRDS"
RED BANK: ANTIHATE MARCH & VIGIL PLANNED
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"
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"
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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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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