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RETAIL CHURN: EAT, WEAR AND INVEST
Jim Lin, owner of Oriental Empire, said customers of his Ocean Township restaurant urged him to open one in Red Bank. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In thisContinue reading "RETAIL CHURN: EAT, WEAR AND INVEST"
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RED BANK SCORES IN GAS VALVE BATTLE
An NJNG crew packs it in after being ordered by police to stop work on a nearly completed gas regulator valve replacement on Monmouth Street in October, 2012. Below, aContinue reading "RED BANK SCORES IN GAS VALVE BATTLE"
RED BANK: GREEN SPACE RISES IN OLD CHURCH
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"
CHURN: CABANA 19, BIKE SHOP GO TANDEM
Kristen Winters in the expansion space of her store, Cabana 19. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Two young Red Bank businesses are in an expansive mood these days,Continue reading "CHURN: CABANA 19, BIKE SHOP GO TANDEM"
RED BANK: ANDERSON SAILS TO APPROVAL
An architect’s rendering of the proposed Anderson Storage building, as seen from Bridge Avenue. Below, zoning board member Jesse Garrison, left, congratulates developer Chris Cole after the vote. (Photos byContinue reading "RED BANK: ANDERSON SAILS TO APPROVAL"
RED BANK: CLOSING IN ON WEST SIDE LOFTS
A fifth-floor view of the  “mews” between two buildings at the West Side Lofts, looking toward the Two River Theater. Below, developer Chris Cole. (Photos by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: CLOSING IN ON WEST SIDE LOFTS"
CHURN: BLING, BUBBLE TEA AND BUSTED DEALS
After just a year and a half, Shore Scoop closes, giving way soon to Chill Bubble Tea at 15 White Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "CHURN: BLING, BUBBLE TEA AND BUSTED DEALS"
RED BANK: WRAPS ARE OFF STATION PLACE
Black netting, right, that hid the Station Place apartments under construction on Monmouth Street in Red Bank for several months came down this week. Which is not to say theContinue reading "RED BANK: WRAPS ARE OFF STATION PLACE"
RED BANK: WHAT SHOULD GO HERE?
Restaurant? Bakery? Something else? The owners of the former Liberty Hose Company firehouse are looking for the perfect match for the vacant structure. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click toContinue reading "RED BANK: WHAT SHOULD GO HERE?"
RED BANK: PLAN ‘SPICES UP’ ANDERSON SITE
Metrovation partner Chris Cole with a rendering of the proposed project. Below, a freestanding structure in the parking lot would be be made of shipping containers. (Photos by John T.Continue reading "RED BANK: PLAN ‘SPICES UP’ ANDERSON SITE"
The new seafood restaurant could be in operation as early as this month, a partner says. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Upping theirContinue reading "RED BANK: BLUE WATER TO REOPEN AS CATCH"
RED BANK: ANDERSON MAKEOVER RETURNS
The former Anderson storage property on Monmouth Street abuts the North Jersey Coast Line. Below, an architect’s rendering of the remodeled building. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: ANDERSON MAKEOVER RETURNS"
RED BANK: RUMSON COP CHARGED WITH DWI
The crash occurred at the eastern end of White Street, where the road narrows at the rear of 46 Broad Street.. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The motoristContinue reading "RED BANK: RUMSON COP CHARGED WITH DWI"
RED BANK: DWI CHARGE FOLLOWS CRASH
It’s been a rough week for Red Bank landlord Helwar Realty. Last Thursday, roofers accidentally started a fire between its buildings at 48 and 50 Broad Street. Then, shortly afterContinue reading "RED BANK: DWI CHARGE FOLLOWS CRASH"
RED BANK: DEMOLITION HITS FIRST POTHOLE
The house, at 94 Drs. Parker Boulevard, was once the home of African American journalist T. Thomas Fortune. Below, a detail of the soffit. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "RED BANK: DEMOLITION HITS FIRST POTHOLE"
RED BANK: CLASSIC RASSAS SIGN RESCUED
A bit banged up but salvageable, one of the classic neon Rassas Buick signs in Red Bank – seen below in 2013 – was saved from the bulldozer Wednesday byContinue reading "RED BANK: CLASSIC RASSAS SIGN RESCUED"
RED BANK CHURN: PAINT, CLOTHES & HOT YOGA
Paint Passion took over a space in the Dublin House alley formerly occupied by a jewelry store/surfboard shop. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK CHURN: PAINT, CLOTHES & HOT YOGA"
RED BANK: FORTUNE HOUSE MAY BE RAZED
The house, at 94 Drs. Parker Boulevard, was once the home of African American journalist T. Thomas Fortune. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A day that Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: FORTUNE HOUSE MAY BE RAZED"
RED BANK: WALGREENS BEGINS RX WORK
Contrary to speculation in a redbankgreen article back in March, when we reported that Walgreens was “reviewing” whether to go ahead with its controversial plan for a Red Bank store,Continue reading "RED BANK: WALGREENS BEGINS RX WORK"
Hovnanian Enterprise’s headquarters in Red Bank. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) Hovnanian Enterprises posted net earnings of $17.1 million in its third fiscal quarter, more than doublingContinue reading "RED BANK: HOMEBUILDER’S NET DOUBLES"
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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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