Skip to content
Brian Donohue
Editor Brian Donohue
Long Live Local News
Get "The Blast" Newsletter

A town square for an unsquare town

redbankgreen

Standing for the vitality of Red Bank, its community, and the fun we have together.

Category Archives: RED BANK

RED BANK: DEMOLITION HITS FIRST POTHOLE
News rb-fortune-house-1-061213-220x165-8620927
The house, at 94 Drs. Parker Boulevard, was once the home of African American journalist T. Thomas Fortune. Below, a detail of the soffit. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "RED BANK: DEMOLITION HITS FIRST POTHOLE"
Post a comment
September 18th, 2014 @ 1pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
redbankgreen Classics
GETTING FRIED ON THE GREEN
News 062714-zucchini-barnacle-bills-500x329-1778475
Barnacle Bill’s fried zucchini with tangy dipping sauce is a perennial favorite, while deep fried pickle spears (below) from the Globe are a newer menu addition. (Photos By Susan Ericson. ClickContinue reading "GETTING FRIED ON THE GREEN"
Post a comment
September 18th, 2014 @ 11am
RED BANK: CLASSIC RASSAS SIGN RESCUED
News rassas-1-052213-500x375-7100860
A bit banged up but salvageable, one of the classic neon Rassas Buick signs in Red Bank – seen below in 2013 – was saved from the bulldozer Wednesday byContinue reading "RED BANK: CLASSIC RASSAS SIGN RESCUED"
Post a comment
September 17th, 2014 @ 3pm
RED BANK CHURN: PAINT, CLOTHES & HOT YOGA
News paint-passion-091214-500x375-6373455
Paint Passion took over a space in the Dublin House alley formerly occupied by a jewelry store/surfboard shop. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "RED BANK CHURN: PAINT, CLOTHES & HOT YOGA"
Post a comment
September 17th, 2014 @ 1pm
RED BANK: FUNDRAISER TAKES A KID’S TOUCH
News touch-a-truck-2932846
A chance to get up close and hands-on with an emergency or heavy-duty work vehicle is the big attraction during Touch A Truck Day, the annual fundraising promotion at RedContinue reading "RED BANK: FUNDRAISER TAKES A KID’S TOUCH"
Post a comment
September 17th, 2014 @ 5am
RED BANK: FORTUNE HOUSE MAY BE RAZED
News
The house, at 94 Drs. Parker Boulevard, was once the home of African American journalist T. Thomas Fortune. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A day that Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: FORTUNE HOUSE MAY BE RAZED"
Post a comment
September 16th, 2014 @ 2pm
RED BANK: ‘SCHOOL’ IS IN SESSION, AT TRTC
News markwingdavey-6077661
British actor, director and educator Mark Wing-Davey brings a dream project to Red Bank, with a bold new realization of the 17th century comedy THE SCHOOL FOR WIVES that opensContinue reading "RED BANK: ‘SCHOOL’ IS IN SESSION, AT TRTC"
Post a comment
September 16th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: BOONDOCKS SNAPS BACK
News boondocks-091114-6-500x408-9228766
Customers tuck into lobster, above. Below, Boondocks owner Kelly Ryan. (Photo by Rachel Weston. Click to enlarge) By RACHEL WESTON Briskly breaking off  the the legs of a steaming lobster,Continue reading "RED BANK: BOONDOCKS SNAPS BACK"
Post a comment
September 16th, 2014 @ 8am
RED BANK: SIX TEENS TAKE THE STAGE AGAIN
News sound_of_music_3_rbr_2014-9694251
Red Bank Regional VPA students now appearing in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Count Basie include (l-r) Dana Brown, Jillian Lamanno, Bobby Davis, Eliana Swartz, Jaclyn Gisondi, and VictoriaContinue reading "RED BANK: SIX TEENS TAKE THE STAGE AGAIN"
Post a comment
September 16th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: PADDLE DAY RESURFACES
News rb-paddle-day-091414-4-500x375-4526456
They lined up for a chance to kayak, row and sail our beautiful river when Paddle the Navesink Day returned after a one-year absence Sunday. Navesink River Rowing, the MonmouthContinue reading "RED BANK: PADDLE DAY RESURFACES"
Post a comment
September 15th, 2014 @ 5pm
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of September 4 to September 11, 2014. This information is unedited. CRIMES CriminalContinue reading "RED BANK: USED COOKING OIL SWIPED"
Post a comment
September 15th, 2014 @ 3pm
RED BANK: WALGREENS BEGINS RX WORK
News rb-walgreens-091514-500x375-6934579
Contrary to speculation in a redbankgreen article back in March, when we reported that Walgreens was “reviewing” whether to go ahead with its controversial plan for a Red Bank store,Continue reading "RED BANK: WALGREENS BEGINS RX WORK"
Post a comment
September 15th, 2014 @ 1pm
RED BANK: SHAKEN, STIRRED ‘N SWINGING
News pink-martini1-3198793
Pink Martini — fronted by vocalist China Forbes and maestro-impresario Thomas Lauderdale — returns to the Count Basie stage for a Tuesday night toddy on September 16. Like their confectionaryContinue reading "RED BANK: SHAKEN, STIRRED ‘N SWINGING"
Post a comment
September 15th, 2014 @ 11am
RED BANK: MOTHER & DAUGHTER HIT BY CAR
News authorities_rb2-2014-206x220-3951835
A six-year-old Red Bank girl and her mother suffered minor injuries when they were hit by a car as they crossed Shrewsbury Avenue Saturday morning, police said. Cecila Tecalero, 28,Continue reading "RED BANK: MOTHER & DAUGHTER HIT BY CAR"
Post a comment
September 15th, 2014 @ 6am
A touchdown-creating punt block by Red Bank Catholic’s Jamie Gordinier and a slashing, spinning TD run by Red Bank Regional’s Alim Godsey are among the four contenders for Top PlayContinue reading "RBR & RBC PLAY-OF-THE-WEEK CONTENDERS"
Post a comment
September 15th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: GENTLE GIANT FROM SUGAR HILL
News donwilliams_03approved_hires-5677067
Country singer-songwriter Don Williams rolls his tour bus up to the Count Basie for a Monday one-nighter on September 15. Although he’s scored numerous chart-topping C&W hits, won countless CMAContinue reading "RED BANK: GENTLE GIANT FROM SUGAR HILL"
Post a comment
September 14th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: LIBRARY BOOK SALE OPENS
News rbpl-book-sale-091214-4-500x375-4345869
The annual three-day Red Bank Public Library book sale kicked off with a preview party that attracted dozens of donors Friday night. The fundraising event, hosted at the  by the FriendsContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARY BOOK SALE OPENS"
Post a comment
September 13th, 2014 @ 8am
After four years of waiting for a home victory under the lights, fans of Red Bank Regional’s varsity football team had their patience rewarded Friday night as the Bucs beatContinue reading "RBR GRABS FIRST NIGHT WIN; RBC ROLLS"
Post a comment
September 13th, 2014 @ 7am
CIAO, BASIL’S. IT’S ‘BIRRAVINO’ NOW.
News 090714-birravino-bar-500x294-3303206
Victor Rallo in the bicycle-decorated atrium of Birravino. Below, one of the long communal, or feste, tables in the dining room.  (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSONContinue reading "CIAO, BASIL’S. IT’S ‘BIRRAVINO’ NOW."
Post a comment
September 12th, 2014 @ 4pm
RED BANK: GRID STARS OF OLD
News rbpl-football-091014-1-500x375-8679997
Photos of Red Bank High School football players, coaches and cheerleaders from the 1940s and ’50s give the lobby display case at borough hall a distinctly autumnal feel. The exhibit,Continue reading "RED BANK: GRID STARS OF OLD"
Post a comment
September 12th, 2014 @ 3pm
Partyline
“That should be on Red Bank Green!”

If you've ever thought that, join the 25 readers who've signed up to post their own stories on Red Bank Green.

Become a Partyliner
Partyline
FALL COLORS IN RED BANK
redbankgreen's Partyline captures peaking fall foliage on a Red Bank street corner.
FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
WALK FOR DEMOCRACY
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center led a "Walk for Democracy" Sunday from Riverside Gardens Park to the cultral center on Drs. James Park ...
Go big or go home
On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
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 ...
Become a Guardian of the Green. Help redbankgreen stand for 100 years. Help us get to our first 100 Guardians · joined by Judy DeHaven and Wayne Woolley and 9 others
Become a Guardian