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RED BANK: LACK OF OXYGEN KILLING FISH
Dead fish at the Navesink River Rowing facility in Red Bank Thursday morning. (Photo by Trish Russoniello. Click to enlarge) A fish kill in the Navesink River in recent weeksContinue reading "RED BANK: LACK OF OXYGEN KILLING FISH"
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SUMMER OF STEM AT RED BANK CHARTER
Press release from Red Bank Charter School Red Bank Charter School has announced the availability of a new comprehensive STEM-based curriculum for their Summer Institute over five weeks, from JulyContinue reading "SUMMER OF STEM AT RED BANK CHARTER"
RED BANK: TWO RIVER INTROS NEW SEASON
Returning Broadway veterans Brandon J. Dirden and Jessica Stone — plus rookie playwright Robert Rechnitz, pictured with wife and fellow Two River Theater Company founder Joan — are among theContinue reading "RED BANK: TWO RIVER INTROS NEW SEASON"
RED BANK: PARK IT HERE, JAZZ LOVERS
John Gatta wields giant scissors as he dedicates the new park named for his late brother, Ralph ‘Johnny Jazz’ Gatta Jr. (seen below), as Councilwoman Linda Schwabenbauer applauds. (Photo byContinue reading "RED BANK: PARK IT HERE, JAZZ LOVERS"
RED BANK: FOGGY DAWN
Fog on our beautiful Navesink River, as seen from Maple Cove in Red Bank at 6 a.m. Tuesday. A cloudy morning was expected to yield to sunshine, with temperatures soaringContinue reading "RED BANK: FOGGY DAWN"
RED BANK: PARK TO GET JOHNNY JAZZED UP
Anyone who ever had the pleasure of getting an earful of bebop – and a history lesson in jazz – while picking up a pound of ground chuck at the now-goneContinue reading "RED BANK: PARK TO GET JOHNNY JAZZED UP"
RED BANK: ST. ANTHONY’S SALE RETURNS
Maritza Serrano, left, and Mary Ellen Harris (with dog, Claire) seen at the St. Anthony of Padua rummage sale in 2013. The event returns to the Bridge Avenue, Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: ST. ANTHONY’S SALE RETURNS"
RED BANK: MAN FORCES HIMSELF TO SPEAK UP
Ryan Lascelles on the lookout for someone to buttonhole in downtown Red Bank, and talking with Irina Kohut of Keansburg, below, about a painting she’d just made.  (Photo by JohnContinue reading "RED BANK: MAN FORCES HIMSELF TO SPEAK UP"
RED BANK: FINDING FORTUNE IN HISTORY
On the evening of Friday, June 12, Two River Theater is the scene as The T. Thomas Fortune Project Committee presents another in a series of fundraiser events. Scheduled forContinue reading "RED BANK: FINDING FORTUNE IN HISTORY"
SICKELS POSTS BIG SPRING AT PENN STATE
Former Red Bank Regional football standout Garrett Sickels closed out a big spring at Penn State with an honor as the team’s most improved defensive player, according to Fight OnContinue reading "SICKELS POSTS BIG SPRING AT PENN STATE"
On the diamond at  Count Basie Fields, the Red Bank Catholic Caseys forced Manalapan into extra innings but fell, 8-6, in the quarterfinals of the Monmouth County Tournament Saturday. ShoreContinue reading "RBC FALLS TO MANALAPAN IN TOURNEY"
RED BANK: HUNDREDS PEDAL OFF IN UNITY
Hundreds of cyclists from police departments across New Jersey headed down a misty Broad Street in Red Bank on the first leg of the annual Police Unity Tour Saturday morning.Continue reading "RED BANK: HUNDREDS PEDAL OFF IN UNITY"
SEA BRIGHT: GOING OVERBOARD AT EVENTIDE
The pungent Garlic Shrimp, above, and the Drunken Clams, below,are customer favorites.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON There isn’t a bad seat at the EventideContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: GOING OVERBOARD AT EVENTIDE"
RED BANK: HOOFING IT FOR BREAST CANCER
The walkers, from left, are: Janice Havay, Sandy Riddle, Beth Hanratty, Jen Shields, Teicia Gaupp, and Jenny Rossano. Missing from the photo is Cristie Ritz King. (Photos by John T.Continue reading "RED BANK: HOOFING IT FOR BREAST CANCER"
RED BANK: SATURDAYS WITH SINATRA
Crooner Michael Martocci offers up Memories of Frank as the Sinatra-centennial year continues at the Count Basie on Saturday. It’s not so much that Ol’ Blue Eyes is back: it’sContinue reading "RED BANK: SATURDAYS WITH SINATRA"
RED BANK: MENNA RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna was reported to be “recovering according to expectations” after more than four hours of open-heart surgery Thursday. Michael Anderson, Menna’s legal assistant, tells redbankgreen thatContinue reading "RED BANK: MENNA RECOVERING FROM SURGERY"
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of April 30 to May 7, 2015. This information is unedited. CRIMES TheftContinue reading "RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
RED BANK: ARE THE STARS OUT TONIGHT…
Original lead vocalist Jimmy Beaumont brings the 2015 edition of the Skyliners back to the Basie stage for a Friday night “Stars of Rock and Roll” doo-wop extravaganza. They’re mostContinue reading "RED BANK: ARE THE STARS OUT TONIGHT…"
NO BALONEY: METS SANDWICH A HIT HERE
Atlantic Bagel’s version of the smoked bologna sandwich sold at Citi Field. Below the kitchen of the bagel shop.  (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON The NewContinue reading "NO BALONEY: METS SANDWICH A HIT HERE"
RED BANK: CHURCH HOSTS ‘REQUIEM’ CONCERT
     
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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.