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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND
A fried shrimp platter with coleslaw and crispy french fries. The corn chowder, below, was filled with bits of crab. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON CastingContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A TASTE OF NEW ENGLAND"
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
RED BANK: SIGN RULES IN LIMBO
Proposed changes to the ordinance that regulates signage were rejected by the council. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The Red Bank council yankedContinue reading "RED BANK: SIGN RULES IN LIMBO"
NJ.com published data Thursday showing changes in home values, as indicated by sales, in Monmouth County over the last decade. The average sale price the county in 2015 was $478,821, compared toContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: HOME SALE PRICES"
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of March 11 to March 24, 2016. This information is unedited. CRIMES Theft:Continue reading "RED BANK CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
RED BANK: CRUISES AND CONCESSIONS
The little-used concession stand at Riverside Gardens Park could be open regularly in coming months. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Quick bites overlooking theContinue reading "RED BANK: CRUISES AND CONCESSIONS"
RED BANK: REJECTED PLAN GETS SECOND SHOT
The project, dubbed the Element, would be built on West Front Street next door to Trinity Episcopal Church. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD AContinue reading "RED BANK: REJECTED PLAN GETS SECOND SHOT"
ON THE GREEN: SPRING IS IN THE HAIR
Colorist Nina Schock of Salon Concrete in Red Bank took advantage of temperatures in the low 70s to style a trio of mannequin heads out on Broad Street Wednesday afternoon.Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: SPRING IS IN THE HAIR"
RED BANK: RIVER RANGERS ARE GO FOR 2016
Kids ages 10 to 14 are invited to sign up for the summertime River Rangers canoeing and recreation program, hosted by Navesink Maritime Heritage Association.
Scholarship auditions in the afternoon; a gala "Big Band to Broadway" fundraiser in the evening...all in a busy April 30 for the Monmouth Civic Chorus.
RED BANK: SEITZ GETS WET AT HOTEL SHOW
The stark black-and-white natural images of photographer Colin Seitz continue on display at The Oyster Point Hotel, through March and the month of April.
RED BANK: WEIGHTED CHARTER LOTTERY OK’D
The lottery drawing is scheduled for April 28 at the charter school, on Oakland Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Though its highly controversialContinue reading "RED BANK: WEIGHTED CHARTER LOTTERY OK’D"
RFH IS IN THE (SOUL) KITCHEN, IN RED BANK
Cooking Club students from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional learn about community outreach through food, during a volunteering session at Jon Bon Jovi's Soul Kitchen.
Student-made films from Middletown South and other area schools are among the finalists, as an esteemed panel of judges selects the winners of the Count Basie's Project FX competition, screening on April 17.
ON THE GREEN: WARM ENCOUNTER IN RUMSON
A deer checks out two-legged visitors enjoying a first-full-day-of-spring stroll in Rumson’s Meadowridge Park late Monday afternoon. The post-winter thaw continues Tuesday, with temperatures expected to peak at about 55 degrees,Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: WARM ENCOUNTER IN RUMSON"
RED BANK: DAVID CROSS TAKES BASIE STAGE
Elvis, Jerry Lee, Johnny (Mathis) and more, as the Count Basie springs into action with vintage jukebox hits and off-beat comedy.
RED BANK: HUNTING CONDITIONS EGGCELLENT
Escorted as in the past by borough police, the Easter Bunny arrived at Eastside Park in Red Bank Saturday afternoon for an annual Easter Egg Hunt that attracted hundreds of kids,Continue reading "RED BANK: HUNTING CONDITIONS EGGCELLENT"
ON THE GREEN: SNOW’S A NO-SHOW
Forecasts for a first-day-of spring northeaster prompted towns across the Greater Red Bank Green to lay down road brine as a precaution, as seen here on Garfield Place late FridayContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: SNOW’S A NO-SHOW"
The Fair Haven chapter of the UN's Girl Up Club campaign hosts a Father-Daughter Fundraiser dance at the Red Bank Elks Club on May 7, with deadline to register on April 10.
RED BANK: WEDDING WALK RETURNS SUNDAY
The annual Red Bank Wedding Walk returns on Sunday, March 20, with a grand tour of local merchants, plus champagne reception, prize drawings and more.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HEALTHY, EARTHY PIZZA
The vegan, one of the many selections on the menu at Earth Pizza, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON When Paul and Lisa Finkler opened aContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? HEALTHY, EARTHY PIZZA"
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RIVERSIDE FLOW
New Jersey Flow Arts brings together jugglers, poi spinners, hoopers and more weekly in Riverside Gardens Park.
Honeybee swarm carted away
Beekeeper Tanya Ptak of Ptak’s Apiary inspects a swarm of honeybees that chose a flower pot in the courtyard of Red Bank Primary Schoo ...
BELOVED POISONED DOG PHOTO SURFACES
   
THREE ON TOUR
RED BANK: Three borough sites will participate in a weekend of self-guided tours of 52 historic locations in Monmouth County May 4 & 5.
VOLUNTEERS GET INTO THE WEEDS
Toting plastic trash bags, 51 volunteers conducted a walking litter cleanup on Red Bank's West Side Saturday.
“IT’S A PARTY AT WAWA!”
You wish you could vibe like Brian, who lives on the other side of Hubbard’s Bridge. He caught redbankgreen’s attention in Red B ...
POPE OKS ORATORY
RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted t ...
RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...
SPRINGTIME MEMORIES OF CARL
The Easter Bunny getup and St. Patrick’s Day hat that belonged to longtime Red Bank crossing guard and neighborhood smile-creator Carl ...
RED TRUCKS AT RED ROCK
A small dishwasher fire at Red Rock Tap and Grill was put out quickly by firefighters overnight, causing minimal damage. Red Bank Fire Depar ...
CREATIVE COVER UP
The windows of Pearl Street Consignment on Monmouth Street were smashed when a driver crashed their car through them injuring an employee la ...
THEY’RE BACK!
Ospreys returned to the skies over Red Bank this week for the first time since they migrated to warmer climes in late fall. With temperature ...