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WOODSTOCK ERA STAR, RBR ALUM “MELANIE” DIES
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Melanie Safka, Woodstock era singer songwriter and Red Bank Regional High School alumni hall of fame member known simply as "Melanie," has died.
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January 25th, 2024 @ 10am
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RED BANK: BIG MAN’S BITES THE DUST
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RED BANK: The building that once housed a rock club owned by saxophonist Clarence Clemons was razed this week.
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December 29th, 2023 @ 1pm
RED BANK: SAM MACPHERSON MAKES IT HOME
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RED BANK: Building a career on "stupidly ignorant confidence," singer Sam MacPherson plays his first hometown show at the Basie's Vogel space next week.
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December 15th, 2023 @ 3pm
RED BANK: ‘MIGHTY’ SOCIAL SERVICES IN SPOTLIGHT
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RED BANK: With second warming center about to open, town spotlights "small but mighty network" of programs to provide shelter, nutrition and healthcare to those in need.
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October 31st, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: BASIE BOOSTS PARKER CENTER
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RED BANK: Next recipient of Count Basie Center's "Giving Year" funding is free healthcare provider Parker Family Health Center.
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October 17th, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: TRIAL BIKE LANES ASSESSED
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RED BANK: Q&A with Councilwoman Facey-Blackwood on the temporary bike lanes set up for Porchfest, which appeared to draw hundreds of cyclists.
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October 5th, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: YOUR GUIDE TO PORCHFEST II
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RED BANK: Who's playing when and where at Sunday's second annual Porchfest? We've got all 90+ acts and 25 stages in one clickable guide.
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September 29th, 2023 @ 11am
RED BANK: SKYWATCH FOR WEEKEND EVENTS
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RED BANK: It's eyes-on-the-sky time as four outdoor events dominate the town's dance card this weekend.
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September 28th, 2023 @ 11am
RED BANK: BIKE LANES SET FOR PORCHFEST
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RED BANK: Second annual Porchfest to feature temporary bike lanes for safe flow of riders between some 25 stages featuring 90 acts.
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September 26th, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: WET FORECAST BUMPS EVENTS
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RED BANK: Forecast of rain prompts reschedulings for two outdoor festivals slated for the upcoming weekend.
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September 22nd, 2023 @ 5pm
RED BANK: LIBRARY TO GET $15K FROM BASIE
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RED BANK: Next recipient of Count Basie Center's "Giving Year" funding is the public library to support Hispanic community outreach.
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September 21st, 2023 @ 7pm
RED BANK: SIDEWALK SALE TURNS 69
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RED BANK: Sidewalk sale returns for a 69th annual edition Friday with three days of bargains and free parking.
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August 17th, 2023 @ 11am
RED BANK: BROADWALK PAIR GOES FOR $6.1M
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RED BANK: Two-building deal includes former Coco Pari space. Also in Churn, updates on coming restaurants, and another vape shop opens.
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August 4th, 2023 @ 11am
RED BANK: RESTAURANTS CHURN IN… AND OUT
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RED BANK: Two new restaurants are under construction in long-vacant spaces downtown, while two others prove short-lived.
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July 21st, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: ARTS CHAMPION TOM CHESEK DIES
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RED BANK: Tom Chesek, who for decades spotlighted unheralded local artists with distinctive prose, has died at age 64.
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July 7th, 2023 @ 12pm
RED BANK: THOUSANDS ENJOY RIVER CONCERT
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RED BANK: On a serene summer night, thousands settle in for New Jersey Symphony Orchestra concert on our beautiful Navesink River. Photos galore.
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July 4th, 2023 @ 11am
RED BANK: STREETLIFE GIGS AVAILABLE
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RED BANK: Openings still available for musicians and other performers in this summer's StreetLife program, which begins June 3.
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April 28th, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: BASIE ADDS TO FOOTPRINT
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RED BANK: Less than two years after massive expansion, Basie Center adds to its real estate holdings, acquiring a Maple Avenue property.
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March 15th, 2023 @ 7am
RED BANK: BOSS SHOWS UP FOR WORK
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RED BANK: Springsteen and band settle in at Count Basie Center for the Arts to rehearse for world tour that begins February 1.
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January 13th, 2023 @ 3pm
RED BANK: HOLIDAY CHEER & ‘BUCKS’ IN KICKOFF
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RED BANK: Holiday Express concert and town light-up returns, followed Saturday by 'bucks' shopping promo. Full event details here.
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November 25th, 2022 @ 6am
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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.
Truck strike downs pole
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.