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“EVERYTHING WAS DEAD:” OSPREY CHICK DIE-OFF HITS NAVESINK
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They're starving here, too. Conservationist say east coast die-off of baby ospreys now includes Navesink River. birds. (Click to read)
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September 21st @ 2pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RED BANK: NEW RULES, NEW GARDEN HELP NATIVE PLANT EFFORTS BLOOM
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A new native plant garden and an ordinance requiring native plants in major developments could boost butterfly fortunes in Red Bank. (click to read)
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June 24th @ 2pm
RED BANK: ICE BOATERS EYE RETURN TO NAVESINK RIVER
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Is it thick enough yet? Red Bank ice boaters raring to go as deep freeze thickens Navesink River ice. (Click to read)
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January 28th @ 7pm
HOME RUNS EQUAL HEADACHES FOR RED BANK AUTO SHOP
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From dingers to dings: Red Bank auto shop says home runs are wreaking havoc on cars parked on its lot. (click to read)
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June 11th, 2025 @ 12pm
CHECK OUT THESE COOL PLEIN AIR PAINTINGS OF RED BANK
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Plein air artists fanned out across Red Bank last week to quickly capture the town on canvas. Here are some of their works. (click to view)
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June 6th, 2025 @ 1pm
RED BANK WEEKEND: FARMERS MARKET, RECORD RIOT AND WHERE TO PARK FOR IT ALL
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Red Bank weekend: A record fair, the return of the Red Bank Farmers Market and a list of places to park for it all. (click to read)
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May 9th, 2025 @ 10am
RED BANK: HISTORIC WALKING TOURS RETURN
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Do you know your Red Bank history? Red Bank Public Library Historic Walking Tours resume this weekend. (click to read)
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April 4th, 2025 @ 12pm
5K ORGANIZERS SHOW MERCY WITH NEW FLATTER COURSE FOR ’25
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Red Bank Classic 5k organizers announce June 14 race date and a new flatter course. (click to read)
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March 12th, 2025 @ 11am
RED BANK GOES BIG WITH MARINE PARK PLAYGROUND PLANS
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Red Bank plans new playground for Marine Park, with a wheelchair-accessible pirate ship, 40-foot zipline and more. (click to read)
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January 24th, 2025 @ 9am
VIDEO: RED BANKERS BOOGIE FOR COUNT BASIE’S BIRTHDAY
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VIDEO: On jazz legend William "Count" Basie's birthday, redbankgreen asks Red Bank residents to show off their "Red Bank Boogie." (click for more)
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August 21st, 2024 @ 3pm
RED BANK: MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUNDS GET MAKEOVER
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RED BANK: Work begins on a running/walking track, pickleball courts, basketball courts and a gazebo behind the Red Bank Middle School. (click to read)
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July 15th, 2024 @ 6am
BROADWALK POOCH PARTY BRINGS OUT BIG AND SMALL
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Broadwalk's first weekend of the year starts with a bark, as scores of dogs head to the pedestrian plaza for the Yappy Hour event. Check out the smile-inducing array of dogtastic photos. (click for more)
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May 20th, 2024 @ 6am
DOGFEST, FARMERS MARKET TOP RED BANK WEEKEND PICKS
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Red Bank Green's pick of seratonin-boosting events for a wonderful May weekend.
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May 17th, 2024 @ 11am
RED BANK: MUSIC PHOTOG BREATHES LIFE INTO SICKLES SPACE
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RED BANK: Renowned music photographer Danny Clinch brings photos of Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith and H.E.R. to fill the void created by the closure of Sickles Market. (click to read)
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May 16th, 2024 @ 12pm
RED BANK: VINYL FANS BASK ON MECHANIC STREET
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Zappa, Go-Go's, Menudo and more sunshine than a Katrina and the Waves tune. A medley of fun photos from the rockingly successful vinyl fest that took over Mechanic Street. (click for more)
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May 12th, 2024 @ 8am
RUGBY AND TRADITION AT THE WILDE ROVER
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Ever wonder what goes on in Red Bank's coolest and most secret bar? Here's a video look at the Wilde Rover, home to the Monmouth Rugby Football Club.
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April 26th, 2024 @ 8am
RED BANK: RAILFANS SAVOR FREIGHT CHANGE
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RED BANK: Change in freight haulers brings railfans to crossing here, where they document 'rolling history' – and maybe even give chase.
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September 12th, 2022 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN: BIKE LANE DEBATE CONTINUES
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FAIR HAVEN: Council debate over planned 'sharrow' markings through the River Road business district continues, with some cyclists opposed.
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July 28th, 2020 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN: COUNCIL SPLITS ON BIKE PLAN
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FAIR HAVEN: Bike-safety plan splits council over whether to paint 'sharrow' markings on River Road through the business district.
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July 20th, 2020 @ 9am
FAIR HAVEN: WALK & BIKE PLAN ON TABLE
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FAIR HAVEN: The borough closing in on new walking-and-biking plan that officials say could serve as a blueprint for generations to come.
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September 26th, 2017 @ 4pm
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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)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
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A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.