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RED BANK: CONVERSATIONAL CLAIRVOYANCE
The Count Basie Theatre keeps the ghost light burning in anticipation of Thursday’s appearance by GHOST WHISPERER consultant James Van Praagh.   As we said in this space during lastContinue reading "RED BANK: CONVERSATIONAL CLAIRVOYANCE"
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RED BANK: DRIVEWAY PLAN IRKS NEIGHBORS
Changes to the structure include the addition of an ADA-accessible wraparound porch along the east side, shown in the bottom illustration. The vacant lot next door is shown below. (ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: DRIVEWAY PLAN IRKS NEIGHBORS"
RED BANK: KEEPING THE IRISH IN MIND
Red Bank school crossing guard Carl Colmorgen, well known for his seasonal hats, gets into the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day on Broad Street Tuesday morning by showing he’s gotContinue reading "RED BANK: KEEPING THE IRISH IN MIND"
RED BANK: PHARMACY BUILDING PANNED
The proposed three-story structure, shown above in an architect’s rendering, would be built on a vacant lot between a two-story apartment building and a restaurant on Shrewsbury Avenue, below. (PhotoContinue reading "RED BANK: PHARMACY BUILDING PANNED"
This April, the Monmouth Civic Chorus will hold its annual vocal scholarship auditions for New Jersey high school seniors planning to pursue higher education. Auditions will be held by appointmentContinue reading "RED BANK: MCC SETS SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS"
With the high school winter season coming to a close, the polls are now open at video-based Shore Sports Zone, where viewers can cast votes in six best-of categories, includingContinue reading "VOTE FOR BEST OF 2015"
RED BANK: BATMOBILE HEADING TO GOTHAM
The classic Batmobile — last seen around town with none other than Adam West as a passenger — returns to Red Bank this Tuesday evening (and with Catwoman as specialContinue reading "RED BANK: BATMOBILE HEADING TO GOTHAM"
RED BANK: WEST SIDE PHARMACY PLANNED
On the agenda for Monday night’s meeting of the Red Bank Planning Board: a three-story structure with a ground-floor drugstore and four apartments above to be built on a vacantContinue reading "RED BANK: WEST SIDE PHARMACY PLANNED"
ON THE GREEN: THE FOG OF WINTER
Fog enveloped the Shrewsbury River, seen here looking south from Washington Avenue in Rumson, Saturday evening. As the final work week of Winter 2015 gets underway, the Greater Red BankContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: THE FOG OF WINTER"
RED BANK: CABS, KIDS, COPS & DOGS
Mayor Pasquale Menna offers an official welcome to the RBPD K9 unit of Hunter, a 21-month-old Belgian Malinois, and his handler, Patrolman Stan Balmer. Below, an image used in aContinue reading "RED BANK: CABS, KIDS, COPS & DOGS"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SALAD MIGHT WORK
Nuevo Nicoise salad from Saladworks on Broad Street in Red Bank, below. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON If you’re seeing red-breasted robins in the garden andContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? A SALAD MIGHT WORK"
LINCROFT: FUN-RUN FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS
The Thompson Park home pitch of the Monmouth Rugby Football Club is the setting for a special Shamrock Shuffle to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project on Sunday. You can runContinue reading "LINCROFT: FUN-RUN FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS"
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of March 5 to March 12, 2015. This information is unedited. CRIMES TheftContinue reading "RED BANK: CRIME & ARREST REPORTS"
RED BANK: $100K PLEDGE FOR FORTUNE HOUSE
A volunteer group hopes to acquire the onetime home of pioneering human rights journalist T. Thomas Fortune for use as a cultural center. Below, an undated photo of Fortune.  (Photo aboveContinue reading "RED BANK: $100K PLEDGE FOR FORTUNE HOUSE"
RED BANK: PACKING UP THE ‘GUEST ROOM’
Charles Socarides and Socorro Santiago are transfixed by the world of their favorite telenovela in GUADALUPE IN THE GUEST ROOM. (Photo by T.C. Erickson) By TOM CHESEK “We’re just aContinue reading "RED BANK: PACKING UP THE ‘GUEST ROOM’"
RED BANK: LEAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT AT VIA45
The rustic farmhouse chic dining room of Via45 in Red Bank, above, and an enormous serving of eggplant parmigiana, below. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON OnContinue reading "RED BANK: LEAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT AT VIA45"
RED BANK: PAID PARKING PLAN TABLED
Business owner David Prown pleads his case to Councilman Art Murphy Wednesday night. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The Red Bank council putContinue reading "RED BANK: PAID PARKING PLAN TABLED"
RED BANK: BURTNIK’S PIG-LIT ANTACID TRIP
A colorful Glen Burtnik, illuminated by Pig Light Show, brings the fifth edition of the Summer of Love Concert to the Basie this Saturday. (Photo by John Cavanaugh) “Here’s toContinue reading "RED BANK: BURTNIK’S PIG-LIT ANTACID TRIP"
RED BANK: MUSIC FOR LIFE AT THE BASIE
The assembled voices of the African Children’s Choir take the stage of the Count Basie Theatre for a concert on the evening of Tuesday, March 31. Press release from CountContinue reading "RED BANK: MUSIC FOR LIFE AT THE BASIE"
RED BANK: FOLLOW THE LEADER… READER
The new Leader Reader series at the library is meant to introduce children to different careers. First up: redbankgreen publisher John T. Ward, below. (Click to enlarge) The Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: FOLLOW THE LEADER… READER"
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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.