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STEP UP TO THE PLATE, FOR LUNCH BREAK OF RB
The numbers speak for themselves: more than 61,000 hot meals served up in 2013 alone, to neighbors in need from all over Monmouth County (and beyond its borders). Over 600Continue reading "STEP UP TO THE PLATE, FOR LUNCH BREAK OF RB"
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RED BANK: RR STATION DETOUR TO BEGIN
As reported by redbankgreen earlier this month, the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Monmouth Street in Red Bank will be closed to traffic for about two weeks starting Thursday morningContinue reading "RED BANK: RR STATION DETOUR TO BEGIN"
RED BANK: COUNTDOWN TO FLAVOUR
Start that five-day kale cupcake and PBR detox cleanse today to get your body in shape for Sunday’s International Flavour Festival in Red Bank’s White Street parking lot.  This marksContinue reading "RED BANK: COUNTDOWN TO FLAVOUR"
RED BANK: PLANNERS SPAR OVER FACADES
A plan by Joe Romanowski to remove the vestibule of his new Goldtinker store on Broad Street won approval. So did Tommy’s Coal-Fired Pizza’s request to permanently enclose seasonal seatingContinue reading "RED BANK: PLANNERS SPAR OVER FACADES"
SEA BRIGHT: BOONDOCKS MAY DOCK HERE
Kelly McRyan, below, hopes to convert the former auto repair garage above into a takeout seafood restaurant.  (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank’s Boondocks Fishery may soonContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: BOONDOCKS MAY DOCK HERE"
SUGARUSH GETS ‘REWRAPPED’ ON FOOD NET
Yes, Red Bank dessert lovers, that IS Chris Paseka and his partner, Jesse Bello, at far left and right respectively, on the set of the new Food Network Show ‘Rewrapped.’Continue reading "SUGARUSH GETS ‘REWRAPPED’ ON FOOD NET"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CLAM PIZZA, IN RED BANK
Puglia’s clam pie, called the Mulberry Street. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON A town that has more than 20 pizza venues at any one momentContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? CLAM PIZZA, IN RED BANK"
RED BANK: GOURMET MAC ‘N CHEESE COMING
Mac Attack Cheesery plans to take over the Broad Street space now occupied by Boardwalk Burgers. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The restaurantization of downtown Red Bank continues.Continue reading "RED BANK: GOURMET MAC ‘N CHEESE COMING"
The estranged husband of a Red Bank woman found murdered alongside the Garden State Parkway in 2011 was sentenced to 27 years in prison Thursday, NJ.com reports. Superior Court JudgeContinue reading "RED BANK: WOMAN’S KILLER GETS 27 YEARS"
RED BANK: MORE ‘TROUBLE,’ BUT WORTH IT
Brenda Pressley takes center stage as Willetta, a 1950’s African American actress at work on a play-within-a-play, as TROUBLE IN MIND continues through the weekend at Two River Theater. (PhotoContinue reading "RED BANK: MORE ‘TROUBLE,’ BUT WORTH IT"
Y EVENT AIMS FOR HEALTHIER, HAPPIER KIDS
Press release from The Community YMCA On Saturday, April 26, The Community YMCA is hosting a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active.Continue reading "Y EVENT AIMS FOR HEALTHIER, HAPPIER KIDS"
4/18: KATHY GRIFFIN LIGHTS UP RED BANK
Kathy Griffin goes double-deep dish this Friday night, when the flame-haired comic with the celeb-roasting style adds a second standup session to her scheduled gig at the Count Basie.  She’sContinue reading "4/18: KATHY GRIFFIN LIGHTS UP RED BANK"
The crime and arrest reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of April 10 to April 17, 2014. This information is unedited. CRIMES: TheftContinue reading "RED BANK: BOAT ENGINE STOLEN"
RED BANK: NEW LIBRARY TRUSTEES NAMED
Beth Hanratty, below, was named chairperson of the reconstituted board. (Photos by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) [Correction: Mayor Menna tells redbankgreen that while Beth Hanratty was appointed toContinue reading "RED BANK: NEW LIBRARY TRUSTEES NAMED"
RED BANK: McLOONE GRABS DOWNTOWN SPOT
Tim McLoone, below, plans to open a yet-to-be-named burger restaurant in the former Murphy Style Grille on Broad Street, above. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHNContinue reading "RED BANK: McLOONE GRABS DOWNTOWN SPOT"
RED BANK: REPLICA SHIP TO DOCK IN JUNE
The Onrust, a replica of the first deck-covered ship built in colonial America, will berth for two days at Marine Park. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD They wereContinue reading "RED BANK: REPLICA SHIP TO DOCK IN JUNE"
SPRING 2014: A TOO-FAMILIAR CHILL
The National Weather Service was right about that freeze warning, as residents of the Green awoke to find a dusting of snow and scrapable ice on their windshields Wednesday. TheContinue reading "SPRING 2014: A TOO-FAMILIAR CHILL"
SPRING 2014: FREEZE WARNING? PLEASE, NO…
Abundant signs of spring to the contrary, the National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning effective from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday. So swaddle your sensitive and early-bloomingContinue reading "SPRING 2014: FREEZE WARNING? PLEASE, NO…"
After 33 years, the Fair Haven Community Garden goes by tacit rules of etiquette. Others, though, have written rules.. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Hey,Continue reading "KEEPING ‘COMMUNITY’ IN SHARED GARDENS"
RED BANK: EX-CON HELD IN SHOOTING
Anthony Sims in a photo released by police in 2007. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank police have a suspect in custody for last week’s shooting ofContinue reading "RED BANK: EX-CON HELD IN SHOOTING"
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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 ...
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