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RED BANK: AU REVOIR, CE LA VI? OWNERS PACK UP TWO EATERIES
Red Bank eateries Ce La Vi, Whipped and Toss'd all appear to be on the way out after owner vents about rent hikes and business climate. (click to read)
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RED BANK WEATHER ALERT: MOVE THOSE CARS
On street parking ban is in effect in Red Bank amid a winter weather advisory.(click to read)
TRAFFIC ALERT: RED BANK ROAD CLOSURE FRIDAY
Drs. James Parker Boulevard will be closed Friday between Shrewsbury Avenue and Bridge Avenue for roadwork (click for more)
RED BANK READIES FOR “ICY MESS” THURSDAY MORNING
National Weather Service warns of possible "icy mess" Thursday morning. (click to read)
RED BANK TRAIN STATION REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ADDS…TRAIN STATION
Red Bank is seeking to add six properties to its train station redevelopment plan, including the train station platform area and a rail yard. (click to read)
RED BANK: CHURCH SELLS 70-YEAR HOME FOR $977K AND GOES “VIRTUAL”
After 70 years in Red Bank, Mount Zion House of Prayer sells its home for nearly $1 million as pastor says church is "virtual" for now and a new congregation breathes new life into the storied address. (click to read)
RED BANK: SOUTH BANK CONDOS FIND BUYERS WILLING TO SPLURGE
Peek inside a few $1.3 million to $2.8 million Navesink River view condos in Red Bank that are selling fast. (click to read)
FEAR AND FALSEHOODS OVER TRUMP DEPORTATION PLAN RATTLE RED BANK COMMUNITY
Rumors, lies and raids in other cities fuel fear in Red Bank over Trump deportation sweeps. (click to read)
RBR BOARD TO RED BANK: DON’T STIFF SCHOOL ON TRAIN STATION PILOT MONEY
With developer expected to ask for a tax break for train station area, Red Bank's public high school wants a piece of the PILOT pie. (click to read)
RED BANK EX POLICE CHIEF’S $176K PAYOUT IN PRESS SPOTLIGHT
Former Red Bank Police Chief Darren McConnell received a $176,000 payout for unused sick and vacation time, Asbury Park Press reports. (click for more)
DOCUMENTARY KEEPS STORIES OF RED BANK’S “UNCLE FUNZI” ALIVE
Now streaming on Youtube: the colorful life story of Alphonso Tomaino, aka "Uncle Funzi" aka "Red Bank hillbilly" who died at age 101. (click to read)
RED BANK’S FROZEN RIVER, FROM ABOVE
Video and photos from high above a frozen Navesink River.
RED BANK: GLEEFUL ICE BOATERS RETURN – AND PLEA FOR A LITTLE SPACE
Ice boats on the Navesink River. It's a Red Bank thing, and it's finally back. (click to read)
RED BANK GOES BIG WITH MARINE PARK PLAYGROUND PLANS
Red Bank plans new playground for Marine Park, with a wheelchair-accessible pirate ship, 40-foot zipline and more. (click to read)
RED BANK RETAIL CHURN: FOOD MARKET TAKES SHAPE, TOY SHOP AND LIQUOR STORE ON THE MOVE
Kiosks selling fish, meat, cheese, noodles and more planned for former Sickles market site. And a toy shop, liquor store and convenience store all eye in-town moves. Red Bank's retail churn continues. (click to read)
RED BANK: HOSPITAL AGREES TO PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT, PARKING LOT GETS OK
Employee parking lots gets ok after hospital officials agree to an easement along the Navesink River in Red Bank. (click to read)
RED BANK: PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN
There's a lot of great things about living in Red Bank. But the full day pre-school program for three and four-year olds is way up there on the list. Registration is underway now. (click to read)
RED BANK: MLK ESSAY WINNER RECOUNTS FIRST STING OF BIAS
In elementary school, she wasn't invited to a classmate's sleepover party and wondered why. Read MLK essay award winner's tale of turning the sting of bias into cultural pride. (click to read)
SNOW CONES, PLOWS AND SNOWBALL FIGHTS: A SNOWY STROLL THROUGH RED BANK IN PHOTOS
A snowball fight, a bowl of snow for dinner, a roller blader following the plow. Photos from a stroll across Red Bank on a snowy night. (click for more)
RED BANK WEATHER ALERT: FORECAST SHIFTS, SO MOVE THOSE CARS!
With snow on the way but the forecast amounts uncertain, officials urge Red Bankers to be alert. (click to read)
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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.
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 ...