Category Archives: People

The lead singer of Monster Magnet, the Red Bank-spawned band that turned fans worldwide on to "space rock" or "stoner rock" looks back on an unlikely 35-year career - and his own dual reality. (click to read)

RED BANK: The untold story of the coffeehouse that had a lifelong impact on local teens while helping to launch the career of an 18-year-old singer named Bruce Springsteen.

RED BANK: Locals to gather at Riverside Gardens Park to remember those who lost their lives in the horrific September 11, 2001 attacks.

RED BANK: After a scandal involving the police chief, his replacement completes a full year leading the department in an odd state of limbo.

RED BANK: A logo you can't read. Advertising that takes a detective to understand. An acclaimed vegan food truck chef blows up the model, but keeps it delicious. (click to read)

Boating and other activities return to the Navesink River after a sewer main break prompted warnings about water quality. (click to read)

RED BANK: Former mayor and longtime Republican Assemblyman Michael Arnone has died. (click to read)

With summer's official start Thursday, folks in Red Bank were ready to leap with joy. We've got the pictures to prove it.

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)

RED BANK: Danny Murphy, a longtime restaurateur and fierce champion of the town's small businesses, died Thursday at age 80.

Both drivers were intoxicated in crash that killed woman and threw infant from the car, cops say.

RED BANK: Michael Leckstein, who served as planning board attorney here for 25 years – and in Little Silver for 50 – died Saturday.

RED BANK: Steamboats, segregation and a laugh you won't forget. Looking back on 106 years with Edith Blake. Video.

RED BANK: Ousted Housing Authority chairwoman alleges political payback for non-reappointment; Triggiano denies it.

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.

RED BANK: For top job at borough hall, council approves a 38-year-old municipal administrator who began his career as a police dispatcher.

RED BANK: Council schedules special session to vote on contract for new borough manager. Police chief has been "interim" since mid-2021.

RED BANK: Ennio Menna, the father of former mayor Pasquale Menna, died at Riverview Medical Center Friday at age 94.

RED BANK: Work crew begins removing nine trees along South Street for road project as neighbors object.

RED BANK: Locals to gather at Riverside Gardens Park to remember those who lost their lives in the horrific September 11, 2001 attacks.