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WEEKEND: CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AND SHOWS
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Michael Davidman, who’s now all of 15 years old, comes to the Monmouth Conservatory of Music on Saturday. With Christmas little more than a week away, there’s a full weekend of holidayContinue reading "WEEKEND: CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AND SHOWS"
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December 14th, 2012 @ 7am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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FAIR HAVEN DOORS OPEN FOR SANDY VICTIMS
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Among the homes on Friday’s tour is this one on Harvard Road. (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER A holiday tradition and one of the key fundraisers for the FairContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN DOORS OPEN FOR SANDY VICTIMS"
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December 13th, 2012 @ 11am
TIM McLOONE, ENGINEER OF A NONSTOP TRAIN
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At the keyboards, on the radio, coaching runners or in the back room of one of his nine restaurants, Holiday Express founder Tim McLoone is a marvel of achievement.  (PhotoContinue reading "TIM McLOONE, ENGINEER OF A NONSTOP TRAIN"
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December 13th, 2012 @ 9am
FOR SEA BRIGHT, A NOT-SO-SECRET SANTA
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Jersey Shore barband legend Brian Kirk (above, at the 2001 Oysterfest in Red Bank) and his band of partystarting Jirks come to the Count Basie on December 20 for aContinue reading "FOR SEA BRIGHT, A NOT-SO-SECRET SANTA"
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December 11th, 2012 @ 6am
SEA BRIGHT: AMID TEARS, GUARD ROLLS OUT
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Sea Bright’s tent city was largely dismantled by Friday afternoon. Below, Governor Chris Christie speaking with National Guardsmen at the site on November 9. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click toContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: AMID TEARS, GUARD ROLLS OUT"
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December 7th, 2012 @ 5pm
RED BANK: AFFORDABLE GIFTS AND GOODIES
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What, she doesn’t have a wine purse? We can fix that. Read on. (Photos by Rebecca Desfosse. Click to enlarge) By REBECCA DESFOSSE Unsure of what gifts to buy thisContinue reading "RED BANK: AFFORDABLE GIFTS AND GOODIES"
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December 7th, 2012 @ 11am
WEEKEND: BLUES, BOOKS AND SO MUCH MORE
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Heavy-chops bluesman Matt O’Ree plugs in at Jamian’s in Red Bank tonight, and author Karen Schnitzspahn autographs her new book on the history of food at the Shore, below. Friday,Continue reading "WEEKEND: BLUES, BOOKS AND SO MUCH MORE"
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December 7th, 2012 @ 8am
A healthy 17 readers wrote in and correctly identified the location of the colorful and fruity awning featured in last week’s Where Have I Seen This? Mistaken guesses: Juanito’s MarketContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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December 6th, 2012 @ 7am
ON THE GREEN: LINEUP FOR A JINGLY WEEKEND
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A horse named Prince makes his way down Broad Street during the 2011 holiday season. Horse-powered carriage rides resume on Saturday. (Click to enlarge) Friday, November 30 MIDDLETOWN: Each year,Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: LINEUP FOR A JINGLY WEEKEND"
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November 30th, 2012 @ 12pm
HOT DOG CART AND CHIC EATERY BACK IN BIZ
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Hot dog seller Frances Rooney poses for a photo with admirers, including Councilwoman Peggy Bills, at right above. Below, Pat Trama in his restored restaurant. (Photo by Wil Fulton. ClickContinue reading "HOT DOG CART AND CHIC EATERY BACK IN BIZ"
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November 30th, 2012 @ 7am
It was a festive night of high spirits, bright lights and rides on big shoulders as Red Bank welcomed in the Christmas holiday season Friday night. (Photo by Rebecca Desfosse.Continue reading "WINTER WONDERLAND ON BROAD STREET"
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November 26th, 2012 @ 8am
RED BANK: HOTEL AIMS FOR JANUARY RETURN
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The surging Navesink River poured six feet of water into the hotel’s basement, knocking out electricity and other systems. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON AlmostContinue reading "RED BANK: HOTEL AIMS FOR JANUARY RETURN"
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November 23rd, 2012 @ 12pm
RED BANK: DISHING OUT THANKSGIVING JOY
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Volunteers at the soup kitchen served an estimated 1,00 meals Thursday, including 600 to the homebound, said chef Tyrone Durr.  (Click to enlarge) By REBECCA DESFOSSE The scene at RedContinue reading "RED BANK: DISHING OUT THANKSGIVING JOY"
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November 23rd, 2012 @ 9am
A ROCKIN’ START TO THE SEASON
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Thousands of celebrants are expected to pack Broad Street in Red Bank for the Holiday Express concert and tree lighting Friday night. (Click to enlarge) By REBECCA DESFOSSE Just asContinue reading "A ROCKIN’ START TO THE SEASON"
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November 22nd, 2012 @ 11am
Montclair State University student Noah Smith interviews owners of some of the hardest-hit businesses in Sea Bright and the volunteers who spent last weekend helping them out. (Thanks to DebbieContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: GIVING THANKS BY GIVING BACK"
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November 21st, 2012 @ 11pm
ARTIST HEADS DOWNTOWN
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Jim McKenzie with some of his work at David Banegas Studio in Red Bank earlier this year. (Click to enlarge) By DAN NATALE The busiest bar night of the yearContinue reading "ARTIST HEADS DOWNTOWN"
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November 20th, 2012 @ 1pm
LITTLE SILVER: HOT COFFEE TO GO, OR STAY
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Commuters will be able to text in their coffee orders for quick pickup at Rook Coffee Roasters in the borough rail station. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: HOT COFFEE TO GO, OR STAY"
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November 19th, 2012 @ 2pm
Supporters packed Teak Restaurant for the second edition of Go Naked & Check Yourself on Sunday. (Photos by Rebecca Desfosse.) By: REBECCA DESFOSSE Sugarush cupcakes and Sweetest Sin have doneContinue reading "BARELY DRESSED FOR CANCER PREVENTION"
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November 19th, 2012 @ 9am
SEA BRIGHT: MERCHANTS PLAN NEW STARTS
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Cono Trezza in his newly built pizzeria last February, and as it appeared five days after the storm, below. (Photo below by Peter Lindner. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTONContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: MERCHANTS PLAN NEW STARTS"
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November 16th, 2012 @ 3pm
WEEKEND: FARM FRESH AND NEARLY NAKED
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The Red Bank Farmer’s Market winds down its season at the Galleria, and not-quite-naked models mingle with guests at Go Naked and Check Yourself, both this Sunday. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "WEEKEND: FARM FRESH AND NEARLY NAKED"
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November 16th, 2012 @ 10am
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“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.
PORTA POTTY X-ING
redbankgreen Partyline captures porta johns moving down the railroad tracks.