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RED BANK: GOP CALLS FOR TELE-DEBATE
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Republicans Linda Schwabenbauer and Sean Di Somma had a full-house audience at River Street Commons to themselves Tuesday night. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "RED BANK: GOP CALLS FOR TELE-DEBATE"
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October 29th, 2014 @ 1pm
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RED BANK SCORES IN GAS VALVE BATTLE
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An NJNG crew packs it in after being ordered by police to stop work on a nearly completed gas regulator valve replacement on Monmouth Street in October, 2012. Below, aContinue reading "RED BANK SCORES IN GAS VALVE BATTLE"
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October 29th, 2014 @ 10am
RED BANK: NO DEBATE AS DEMS ARE NO-SHOWS
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The River Street Commons had a full house for the event, hosted by the Westside Community Group. Alecia Wilkerson, below, asked a question from the audience. (Photo by John T.Continue reading "RED BANK: NO DEBATE AS DEMS ARE NO-SHOWS"
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October 28th, 2014 @ 11pm
RED BANK: GREEN SPACE RISES IN OLD CHURCH
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The underside of the church roof, above, will remain exposed to the new second floor and mezzanine. Below, the church’s steeple also will be retained.  (Photos by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: GREEN SPACE RISES IN OLD CHURCH"
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October 28th, 2014 @ 1pm
RED BANK: MUSICAL THEATER IS KING
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The Victoria G. Mastrobuono Library at Two River Theater is the setting as Two River artistic director John Dias, right, delivers a talk on the American art form of MusicalContinue reading "RED BANK: MUSICAL THEATER IS KING"
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October 28th, 2014 @ 6am
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of October 16 to October 23, 2014. This information is unedited. CRIMES TheftContinue reading "RED BANK: ROBBERS ASSAULT VICTIM IN BED"
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October 27th, 2014 @ 1pm
RED BANK: GHOSTS AT THE COUNT’S CASTLE
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Come play with us: the Count Basie Theatre Cinema Society presents a Creature Double Feature on Wednesday, with showings of GHOSTBUSTERS and THE SHINING. Wanna hear something really scary? ForContinue reading "RED BANK: GHOSTS AT THE COUNT’S CASTLE"
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October 27th, 2014 @ 12pm
LARDER: FOR TRUE BACON, VISIT A BUTCHER
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 Kyle Powell at Citarella’s Market in Red Bank shows PieHole some real-deal bacon. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS No food is more debased than bacon.Continue reading "LARDER: FOR TRUE BACON, VISIT A BUTCHER"
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October 27th, 2014 @ 9am
Two plays from Red Bank Catholic’s 35-7 win over Manalapan Friday night are in the running for a Shore Sports Zone game ball this week. In one, tight end NickContinue reading "RBC, RFH: FINESSE AND MUSCLE ON DISPLAY"
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October 27th, 2014 @ 8am
RED BANK: WEST SIDERS MARCH IN PROTEST
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About three dozen protesters marched through Red Bank Saturday morning to object to rising property taxes, a proposed spray park at Bellhaven Nature Area, borough hiring practices and what theyContinue reading "RED BANK: WEST SIDERS MARCH IN PROTEST"
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October 27th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE AVERTED
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A shutdown of the North Jersey Coast Line grade crossing at Broad Street in Red Bank that was originally expected to take nearly three and a half days was completedContinue reading "RED BANK: TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE AVERTED"
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October 26th, 2014 @ 3pm
Before a packed house under the lights at Count Basie Field, undefeated Red Bank Catholic owned both sides of the ball  against Manalapan Friday night. Rich Chrampanis of Shore Sports Zone,Continue reading "RBC DOMINATES MANALAPAN, 35-7"
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October 25th, 2014 @ 9am
Rumson-Fair Haven running back Charlie Volker racked up an astonishing 324 yards and three touchdowns as the Dawgs moved to 4-2 on the season with a win at home overContinue reading "RFH TOPS LAKEWOOD AS VOLKER STEAMROLLS"
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October 25th, 2014 @ 9am
CHURN: CABANA 19, BIKE SHOP GO TANDEM
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Kristen Winters in the expansion space of her store, Cabana 19. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Two young Red Bank businesses are in an expansive mood these days,Continue reading "CHURN: CABANA 19, BIKE SHOP GO TANDEM"
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October 24th, 2014 @ 4pm
MIDDLETOWN, SANDY HOOK: A GHOSTLY TRIO
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The isolated, wind-whipped battlements of Fort Hancock are the setting for a moonlit tour of local lore and legend, (g)hosted by the American Littoral Society on October 30. Laugh ifContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN, SANDY HOOK: A GHOSTLY TRIO"
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October 24th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: RR XING TO CLOSE FOR WEEKEND
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A three-plus-day shutdown of Broad Street at the North Jersey Coast Line grade crossing begins at 10 p.m. Friday for what New Jersey Transit calls routine inspection and maintenance. TheContinue reading "RED BANK: RR XING TO CLOSE FOR WEEKEND"
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October 24th, 2014 @ 9am
RED BANK: GOING TO THE BIG GAME?
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High school football fans are expected to pack the stands at Count Basie Field in Red Bank as one of the most anticipated Shore Conference matchups in memory plays outContinue reading "RED BANK: GOING TO THE BIG GAME?"
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October 24th, 2014 @ 8am
SHREWSBURY: AUTUMN ON THE LINE
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Even with utility lines running through its center, this maple tree on Patterson Avenue in Shrewsbury radiated autumn color earlier this week – and a giant front-yard spider web added aContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: AUTUMN ON THE LINE"
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October 24th, 2014 @ 6am
LITTLE SILVER SZECHUAN’S SECRET: COMFORT
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Moo Shu Pork, fried rice and condiments crowd a table at Little Szechuan Restaurant. Below, a view of the comfortable booths.  (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSONContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER SZECHUAN’S SECRET: COMFORT"
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October 23rd, 2014 @ 8am
RED BANK AND THE GREEN: HOUSE ADVANTAGE
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The 17th-century Parker Homestead in Little Silver is just one of the historic homes on the greater Green taking center stage this weekend. The T. Thomas Fortune House, below, isContinue reading "RED BANK AND THE GREEN: HOUSE ADVANTAGE"
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October 23rd, 2014 @ 5am
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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 ...
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.