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LITTLE SILVER: SUMMER’S PLUMPEST TOMATO
And the winner is… right here. (Photo by Sarah Klepner. Click to enlarge)
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Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. Samantha Chew, age 18, from Fox Avenue in Belford, NJ, arrested on August 13, 2013 by Patrolman NicholasContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: EIGHT CHARGED WITH DWI"
NEW LOOK, NEW FEATURES, RIGHT HERE…
Welcome to redbankgreen 3.0. The newest version of this seven-year-old authentically local news and information site comes with changes both cosmetic – as you’ve probably already noticed – and substantive. The cosmeticContinue reading "NEW LOOK, NEW FEATURES, RIGHT HERE…"
STREET STYLE: WALKING TALL ON BROAD
With this article, redbankgreen debuts a new regular feature: Model Citizen, in which we track down individuals on the streets of the Green for impromptu interviews about what they’re wearingContinue reading "STREET STYLE: WALKING TALL ON BROAD"
RED BANKER FINDS GROOVE IN A SUNNY GANG
Joe Sapienza, center, and Sunny Gang in a brotherly moment. (Click to enlarge) redbankgreen got this email last week from a proud Red Bank dad, Bill Sapienza, and it’s justContinue reading "RED BANKER FINDS GROOVE IN A SUNNY GANG"
Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna, seen above at a 2007 primary school function featuring his cooking, faces restaurateur Victor Rallo, below, in a stovetop showdown at the Basie next Saturday. Continue reading "FOODFEST TO SERVE UP A PASTA SMACKDOWN"
RFH: NOT A BAD OUTCOME FOR AN APOCALYPSE
Katie Coyle, whose novel, ‘Vivian Versus the Apocalypse,’   (Click to enlarge) By MARY ANN KAMPFE RFHRHS Public Relations “Someday I’ll read a book by Katie Coyle” reads the inscription inContinue reading "RFH: NOT A BAD OUTCOME FOR AN APOCALYPSE"
Scenes from the Fair Haven Fireman’s Fair, which continues through Saturday night. (Click to enlarge)
RED BANK: IT’S BEEN A PEACH OF A SEASON
Caitlyn Hickey and Catherine Lovallo of Hauser Hill Farms in Old Bridge are off to college now, but Farmer John Hauser will be at the table this weekend. (Photo by JimContinue reading "RED BANK: IT’S BEEN A PEACH OF A SEASON"
WEEKEND: A RIPE, JUICY SUMMER CLOSEOUT
The final weekend of the fair plays out in Fair Haven, and giant-tomato growers weigh in at Sickles Market. (Photo below by Peter Lindner. Click to enlarge) Friday, August 30:Continue reading "WEEKEND: A RIPE, JUICY SUMMER CLOSEOUT"
By JOHN T. WARD The 2013 race for Red Bank council went from lukewarm to hot and humid Wednesday night, when the two Republican challengers teed up the all-Democratic councilContinue reading "RED BANK: SPARKS FLY OVER PAYOUTS"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
This triple escutcheon seems to be trying to tell us something, but what? What does it symbolize? And of course, Where is it? (Click for a closer view.) If youContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
SEA BRIGHT: CHRISTIE STORMS THE TOWN
Governor Chris Christie, accompanied by Mayor Dina Long, heads into Northshore Men’s Wear, above, and meets with Jake O’Donnell of Jake’s Surf Shop, below. (Photos by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: CHRISTIE STORMS THE TOWN"
Activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of August 17 to August 23, 2013. Report of Illegal Dumping in the area of Sunnybank DriveContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: DYFS GETS CHILD-IN-CAR CASE"
SHREWSBURY: CUPOLA PAINTERS AT WORK
Rebecca Pruitt and Jorge Hernandez reinstalling one of the louvers for the cupola of Christ Church Episcopal in Shrewsbury. By SARAH KLEPNER Shrewsbury’s Christ Church Episcopal, one of the oldestContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: CUPOLA PAINTERS AT WORK"
A Locust man who worked at the CVS pharmacy in Little Silver has been charged with stealing painkillers from the store, borough police said Wednesday. Stephen Matthews 2nd, 23, wasContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: DRUG THEFT CHARGED"
Pedestrians passed, above, as prep work and equipment staging for the replacement of the West Front Street Hubbard’s Bridge between Red Bank and the River Plaza section of Middletown gotContinue reading "BRIDGE REPLACEMENT WORK BEGINS"
Red Bank’s elected officials are expected to vote Wednesday on a measure to borrow $326,000 to pay five retiring employees for unused “sick” and vacation days, the Asbury Park PressContinue reading "RED BANK: RETIREE PAYOUTS REQUIRE DEBT"
RED BANK: LIMOS, BAGPIPES &… ACE VENTURA
Robert Gavin, left, a driver for V.E.I. Limousine, and Rod MacLeod, of Great Highland Bagpipes, pass the time talking about Jim Carrey films while a wedding was underway inside ofContinue reading "RED BANK: LIMOS, BAGPIPES &… ACE VENTURA"
FAIR HAVEN: IT’S MORE THAN JUST A FAIR
Lori Ersolmaz, below, and her new video on the place of the Fair Haven Fire Department in the community it serves. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD For filmmakerContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: IT’S MORE THAN JUST A FAIR"
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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)  
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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