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The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of August 1 to August 8, 2013. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring betweenContinue reading "RED BANK POLICE BLOTTER"
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The orchestra seats have been covered in plastic at the Count Basie for tonight’s appearance by fruit-smashing comedian Gallagher. Still: pity the housekeeping crew. Troubador Pat Guadagno, below, is atContinue reading "WEEKEND: WORMS, TRUCKS ‘N SMASHED FRUIT"
RED BANK: LAST OF THE GAGUTZ AND GARLIC
Peppers, peaches and eggplant will be peaking this weekend at the Red Bank Farmer’s Market. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS This Sunday could be yourContinue reading "RED BANK: LAST OF THE GAGUTZ AND GARLIC"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Who knows Where this week’s photo was taken? Send your answers to us by email, please. Last week’s photo showed a sturdy block of stone with the name “Dr. J.Continue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
IN RED BANK’S GARDEN, A GARDENER BLOOMS
Rookie gardener Deb Jellenik shows off her harvest Wednesday morning. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS With backyard gardens around the Green yielding their early-August bounties,Continue reading "IN RED BANK’S GARDEN, A GARDENER BLOOMS"
RED BANK, FAIR HAVEN COPS HOST RESIDENTS
Young participants in National Night Out events got temporary tattoos, above, and an inside peek at a MONOC helicopter ambulance Tuesday night in Red Bank and Fair Haven, respectively. We’veContinue reading "RED BANK, FAIR HAVEN COPS HOST RESIDENTS"
RED BANK: DOG DAY DIVERSIONS @TWORIVER
The musical act Early Elton — featuring members of the Asbury Jukes and the Fab Faux — brings its tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin to Two River TheaterContinue reading "RED BANK: DOG DAY DIVERSIONS @TWORIVER"
Three men, two of them carrying handguns, invaded a Red Bank home and robbed two men Tuesday evening, the Star-Ledger website NJ.com reported. The crime occurred at about 7 p.m.Continue reading "RED BANK: ARMED HOME INVASION REPORTED"
A drugstore and two adjoining stores would occupy space formerly used by a Chinese takeout restaurant and a portrait studio near the corner of Broad Street and Harding Road. (ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: NEW PHARMACY APPROVED"
MUNI CALENDAR: COPS, ZONERS AND MORE
National Night Out features include a bounce house in Fair Haven, above, and a drunk-driving simulation in Red Bank, below. (Click to enlarge) What’s going on, civics-wise, this week inContinue reading "MUNI CALENDAR: COPS, ZONERS AND MORE"
Baaaquapalooza returns to the Navesink River this weekend, tinged with sadness over the death of co-founder Artie Natsis. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) By NICK MALFITANO On twoContinue reading "ON THE RIVER: AN ARTIE PARTY FOR A CAUSE"
RED BANK: CELEBRATING CISSY AND WHITNEY
Singer and author Cissy Houston visits Two River Theater Sunday to chat with Gilda Rogers and sign copies of her memoir about her daughter, the late Whitney Houston. By TOMContinue reading "RED BANK: CELEBRATING CISSY AND WHITNEY"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of July 25 to August 01, 2013. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring onContinue reading "RED BANK: THREE CHARGED WITH DWI"
ACCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER: HEAD’S UP
redbankgreen’s Accidental Photographer chanced upon a neatly trimmed head shot of actor Nick Offerman, who plays Ron Swanson on television’s ‘Parks and Recreation,’ lying on a sidewalk on Pinckney RoadContinue reading "ACCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER: HEAD’S UP"
By SARAH KLEPNER The likelihood of Red Bank getting a third 7-Eleven anytime soon melted like a Slurpee left on a dashboard Thursday night. After 10 months, extensive testimony andContinue reading "RED BANK: ZONERS REJECT SHELL 7-ELEVEN"
ON THE GREEEN: A FAB, JAZZY WEEKEND
Susan Haugenes and Chuck Lambert perform with his full band in a free concert in Little Silver Sunday evening. Dead Bank is at the Walt Street Pub Friday night. (PhotoContinue reading "ON THE GREEEN: A FAB, JAZZY WEEKEND"
FAIR HAVEN: TEENS LAUNCH MAG, WITH VERVE
A Verve magazine production session in Fair Haven last week. Below, instruction Jennifer Chauhan, left, with Samantha Quinn. (Photos by Colby Wilson. Click to enlarge) By COLBY WILSON What isContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: TEENS LAUNCH MAG, WITH VERVE"
RED BANK: MEET, GREET, GRAB A TREAT
Dozens of dogs and their human pals turned out on a pleasant summer evening Tuesday for the first edition of Red Bank’s Dog Days, and redbankgreen was there to catchContinue reading "RED BANK: MEET, GREET, GRAB A TREAT"
RED BANK: FROM ROOF TO ROOF-OF-MOUTH
Jamian LaViola grabs some herbs from the rooftop garden over the restaurant’s kitchen. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS At Jamian LaViola’s eponymous Red Bank barContinue reading "RED BANK: FROM ROOF TO ROOF-OF-MOUTH"
RED BANK HITS THE PAWS BUTTON TONIGHT
Red Bank rolls out the red carpet for man’s best friend Tuesday night with the first in the series of three planned ‘Dog Days‘ festivals. Monmouth Street between Broad StreetContinue reading "RED BANK HITS THE PAWS BUTTON TONIGHT"
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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.