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LINCROFT: BIG DAY ON CAMPUS AT BCC
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Manx bluesmaster Davy Knowles is the main-man musical guest at the 18th annual Brookdale Guitar Show – merely the biggest of several special events on campus this Sunday. By all traditionalContinue reading "LINCROFT: BIG DAY ON CAMPUS AT BCC"
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April 10th, 2015 @ 9am
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FAIR HAVEN: NATURE AREA, EXPLAINED
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Naturalist Jeff Dement, center above, of the American Littoral Society will lead a walk & talk centered on the trees and other life in  Fair Haven Fields Natural Area Saturday.Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: NATURE AREA, EXPLAINED"
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April 9th, 2015 @ 11pm
RED BANK: INDIE THEATER, UPSIDE THE BASIE
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Those in the know count the upstairs rehearsal room as another cool space at the Basie. Below, Lorraine “The Wisdomkeeper” Stone. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) Observers ofContinue reading "RED BANK: INDIE THEATER, UPSIDE THE BASIE"
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March 27th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: BRINGING IN THE BIG GUN
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A 120-ton, 16-inch cannon from the battleship USS New Jersey sat in the rail yard in Red Bank Saturday awaiting transport to Battery Lewis in Middletown’s Hartshorne Woods Park. TheContinue reading "RED BANK: BRINGING IN THE BIG GUN"
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March 23rd, 2015 @ 7am
LINCROFT: FREE FILM, LIVING HISTORY AT BCC
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The story of WWII hero Sousa Mendes gets a public airing with a free screening of DISOBEDIENCE, Monday night at Brookdale Community College. The name of Raoul Wallenberg has beenContinue reading "LINCROFT: FREE FILM, LIVING HISTORY AT BCC"
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March 21st, 2015 @ 12pm
SANDY HOOK: LEASE A BIT OF HISTORY
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Six historic buildings in the Fort Hancock area of Sandy Hook are being opened up to leasing for multiple uses during an open house this Sunday.  Looking to lease aContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: LEASE A BIT OF HISTORY"
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March 17th, 2015 @ 2pm
RED BANK: DRIVEWAY PLAN IRKS NEIGHBORS
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Changes to the structure include the addition of an ADA-accessible wraparound porch along the east side, shown in the bottom illustration. The vacant lot next door is shown below. (ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: DRIVEWAY PLAN IRKS NEIGHBORS"
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March 17th, 2015 @ 12pm
RED BANK: $100K PLEDGE FOR FORTUNE HOUSE
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A volunteer group hopes to acquire the onetime home of pioneering human rights journalist T. Thomas Fortune for use as a cultural center. Below, an undated photo of Fortune.  (Photo aboveContinue reading "RED BANK: $100K PLEDGE FOR FORTUNE HOUSE"
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March 13th, 2015 @ 5am
FAIR HAVEN: PLAN FOR CHURCH SITE WINS OK
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The Episcopal Diocese plans to repurpose the windows of the church, which was built by volunteers in 1967. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: PLAN FOR CHURCH SITE WINS OK"
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March 12th, 2015 @ 10am
FAIR HAVEN: PLAN CALLS FOR RAZING CHURCH
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The church, seen here and below in photos from 2009, would be replaced by three homes if a developer’s plan is approved. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: PLAN CALLS FOR RAZING CHURCH"
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March 10th, 2015 @ 6am
The following schools have announced closings and delayed openings as of 5:50 a.m. Thursday because of the expected snowstorm.  • Brookdale Community College: Delayed opening. • Fair Haven schools: closed.Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: SCHOOL CLOSINGS"
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March 5th, 2015 @ 5am
The following schools have announced delayed openings as of 5:45 a.m. Monday because of icy road conditions.  • Brookdale Community College: Delayed openings at all locations. • Fair Haven schools:Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: DELAYED SCHOOL OPENINGS"
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March 2nd, 2015 @ 5am
ON THE GREEN: DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS
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A bicyclist takes advantage of the empty sidewalk along Broad Street in Red Bank in the bitter cold Monday morning. A fresh blanket of snow fell overnight into Tuesday morning,Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS"
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February 17th, 2015 @ 6am
Among the watering holes featured as NJ.com, the website of the Star-Ledger, searches for New Jersey’s Best Bars is Murphy’s Tavern, the Prohibition-era speakeasy hidden in the basement of aContinue reading "RUMSON: NEW JERSEY’S BEST BAR?"
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February 12th, 2015 @ 10am
RED BANK’S FORTUNE PROJECT SPEAKS
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The nonprofit that’s working to save the former home of T. Thomas Fortune hosts readings from the words of the pioneering African-American journalist, with events in Middletown, Red Bank, ShrewsburyContinue reading "RED BANK’S FORTUNE PROJECT SPEAKS"
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February 12th, 2015 @ 6am
Rumson-Fair Haven girls basketball coach George Sourlis became the Shore Conference’s all-time winningest coach Tuesday in a game that also saw Villanova-bound senior Grace Stant score her 1,000th career point.Continue reading "RFH: SOURLIS, STANT MARK MILESTONES"
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February 11th, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: HIGH SCHOOL THESPIANS OF OLD
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  Now playing in the lobby display case at Red Bank borough hall: photos of Red Bank High School thespians, believed to have been taken in the 1950s. The exhibit, theContinue reading "RED BANK: HIGH SCHOOL THESPIANS OF OLD"
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February 10th, 2015 @ 6am
ON THE GREEN: CANCELLATIONS AND SUCH II
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Sidewalks and roads were getting slippery as temperatures fell across the Greater Red Bank Green early Monday afternoon, soon after snow and rain turned them slushy. According to the NationalContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: CANCELLATIONS AND SUCH II"
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February 2nd, 2015 @ 2pm
Punxsutawney Phil is unlikely to see his shadow Monday, also known as Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and beyond. He certainly wouldn’t see it here on the Greater Red BankContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: A WET, THEN COLD GROUNDHOG"
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February 2nd, 2015 @ 6am
LITTLE SILVER: BRICKISH IN THE BOROUGH
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A unique local tradition returns Saturday when families assemble to “Build Little Silver with LEGOs” at Embury Methodist Church. (File photo by Dustin Racioppi) Some American municipalities lay claim toContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: BRICKISH IN THE BOROUGH"
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January 21st, 2015 @ 6am
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SNEAKERS OVER BROAD
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sneakers hanging from the overhead wires on Broad Street.
PIANO TRASHED
Left out to take at 83 River Street. Property owner is a touring musician. Studio and home. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris H ...
FALL COLORS IN RED BANK
redbankgreen's Partyline captures peaking fall foliage on a Red Bank street corner.
FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
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.
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