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RUMSON MANSION RAZED
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A century-old Rumson mansion has become the latest old structure in town to fall to the wrecking ball. Kelly Builders of Oceanport won borough planning board approval in October toContinue reading "RUMSON MANSION RAZED"
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January 13th, 2015 @ 9am
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LINCROFT: HONORING AUSCHWITZ LIBERATION
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Press release from Brookdale Community College Community members are invited to take a rare look into the lives of Holocaust victims during a public presentation at Brookdale Community College onContinue reading "LINCROFT: HONORING AUSCHWITZ LIBERATION"
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January 12th, 2015 @ 6am
RUMSON: A TALK ABOUT ‘DEGENERATE’ ART
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Press release from Congregation B’Nai Israel “Degenerate Art” — or artwork that Hitler saw as a menace to German culture — is once again in the headlines, as looted artContinue reading "RUMSON: A TALK ABOUT ‘DEGENERATE’ ART"
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January 6th, 2015 @ 10am
SHREWSBURY: WHERE IS JUDGE GRIMKE?
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Author Louise W. Knight joins a panel of fellow historians at Shrewsbury’s Christ Church on Tuesday morning,  for an investigation into the somewhat curious burial of Revolutionary War figure JohnContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: WHERE IS JUDGE GRIMKE?"
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January 3rd, 2015 @ 12pm
SHREWSBURY: SANDY RELIEF FOR CHURCH
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Press release from Christ Episcopal Church The historic Christ Episcopal Church in Shrewsbury has been awarded two Sandy Disaster Relief Grants. These grants are to fund the preservation, stabilization, rehabilitation,Continue reading "SHREWSBURY: SANDY RELIEF FOR CHURCH"
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December 15th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: PARK TO HONOR JOHNNY JAZZ
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By JOHN T. WARD He presided over what had to qualify as one of the quirkiest neighborhood grocery stores in the history of retailing, let alone Red Bank. Now, fourContinue reading "RED BANK: PARK TO HONOR JOHNNY JAZZ"
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December 12th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: LOCKSMITH SNAPS SHUT
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The successor to a knife-sharpening business that began in 1928, Dunlap Locksmith has called it quits. (Photo by Trish Russoniello. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Dunlap Locksmith, anContinue reading "RED BANK: LOCKSMITH SNAPS SHUT"
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December 11th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: NEW OFFICE FEELS LIKE OLD HOME
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With landscaping and exterior detail work still in progress, John Smallwood, below, moved his financial advisory firm into 199 Broad Street last week. (Photo above by Trish Russoniello; below byContinue reading "RED BANK: NEW OFFICE FEELS LIKE OLD HOME"
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December 1st, 2014 @ 4pm
RED BANK: STATION TO BE NAMED FOR O’HERN
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The Red Bank train station will be dedicated to the memory of late Mayor and state Supreme Court Justice Dan O’Hern. (Photo by Trish Russoniello. Click to enlarge) After aContinue reading "RED BANK: STATION TO BE NAMED FOR O’HERN"
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November 26th, 2014 @ 11am
RED BANK: ANTIQUES CO-OP HITS MIDDLE AGE
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Born in the final year of the Baby Boom, the Antique Center of Red Bank, said to be the oldest continually operating antiques cooperative in America, turns 50 this month.Continue reading "RED BANK: ANTIQUES CO-OP HITS MIDDLE AGE"
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November 20th, 2014 @ 8am
FAIR HAVEN: STUDENT TACKLES STORM SURGES
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Caroline Peters on the Fair Haven Dock with her informational plaque describing storm surges. Below, an enlargeable view of her project. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: STUDENT TACKLES STORM SURGES"
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November 19th, 2014 @ 1pm
RUMSON: DOLL FANCY AND A DASH OF HISTORY
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In honor of Jewish Book Month, dozens of girls gathered at Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson Sunday for a tea party centered on American Girl character Rebecca Rubin. The doll’sContinue reading "RUMSON: DOLL FANCY AND A DASH OF HISTORY"
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November 18th, 2014 @ 7am
RED BANK: A ‘TRAILBLAZER’ GETS HER DUE
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Descendants of Katharine Elkus White and local officials at Friday’s dedication of the roadway in Marine Park to the late mayor and ambassador. White, seen below in 1948. (Photo aboveContinue reading "RED BANK: A ‘TRAILBLAZER’ GETS HER DUE"
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November 17th, 2014 @ 8am
Completing an effort launched by resident Carl Colmorgen two years ago, Red Bank officials will dedicate the roadway loop in Marine Park to late Mayor Katherine Elkus White at 3 p.m.Continue reading "RED BANK: PARK LOOP DEDICATION PLANNED"
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November 13th, 2014 @ 1pm
RUMSON: TEATIME WITH REBECCA, THAT DOLL
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American Girl character Rebecca Rubin invites kids ages 6 and up to a special Tea Party at Rumson’s Congregation B’nai Israel. As the Jewish Daily Forward put it in 2013,Continue reading "RUMSON: TEATIME WITH REBECCA, THAT DOLL"
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November 11th, 2014 @ 3pm
FAIR HAVEN ACQUIRES OLD HOUSE FOR PARK
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The Charles Williams house, with the river in the background. Below, a weathered medallion on the doorframe marks the structure as a Century House. (Photos by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN ACQUIRES OLD HOUSE FOR PARK"
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November 4th, 2014 @ 10am
RED BANK: GREEN SPACE RISES IN OLD CHURCH
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The underside of the church roof, above, will remain exposed to the new second floor and mezzanine. Below, the church’s steeple also will be retained.  (Photos by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: GREEN SPACE RISES IN OLD CHURCH"
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October 28th, 2014 @ 1pm
RED BANK AND THE GREEN: HOUSE ADVANTAGE
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The 17th-century Parker Homestead in Little Silver is just one of the historic homes on the greater Green taking center stage this weekend. The T. Thomas Fortune House, below, isContinue reading "RED BANK AND THE GREEN: HOUSE ADVANTAGE"
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October 23rd, 2014 @ 5am
LITTLE SILVER: UP AT THE OLD PARKER PLACE
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Press release from The Parker Homestead — 1665 Inc. The Parker Homestead, one of the oldest homes in America, will host an Open House on Sunday, October 26. The eventContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: UP AT THE OLD PARKER PLACE"
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October 22nd, 2014 @ 5am
RED BANK: A HALLOWEEN HIKE FOR THE AGES
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Listen up, citizens of Gotham: the Red Bank Halloween Parade hits the street this Sunday for its 67th annual edition, filled with witches and goblins of all ages, and someContinue reading "RED BANK: A HALLOWEEN HIKE FOR THE AGES"
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October 17th, 2014 @ 12pm
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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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