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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"
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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"
ON THE GREEN: ARRAYED FOR ST. PATRICK’S
Accessorized in splashes of green, visitors and regulars marked another St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Red Bank Thursday. Click the “read more” below for additional photos. And speaking of greenery, moreContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: ARRAYED FOR ST. PATRICK’S"
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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.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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.