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SPEAKING OF DE ICE…
Salt brine laid down in a wavy pattern on Brown Place, near Branch Avenue, above, and bending around the corner at Hudson Avenue and Harding Road, below. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "SPEAKING OF DE ICE…"
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WINTER’S EDGE ON OUR BEAUTIFUL RIVER
The first ice of the season has begun forming on our beautiful Navesink River, as seen from Rumson’s Victory Park, above, and the Red Bank Public Library, below. Will itContinue reading "WINTER’S EDGE ON OUR BEAUTIFUL RIVER"
A WAGGING, PLANTING, ROCKING WEEKEND
Is veganism “like being a nun at an orgy”? “Vegucated,” a documentary screening in Lincroft Sunday, explores that question and others. The Wag, below, is at the Red Bank PublicContinue reading "A WAGGING, PLANTING, ROCKING WEEKEND"
NAPA-BASED WINERY PLANTS RED BANK SEED
Faustini Wines, a tasting experience and retail shop in one, is set to open on Broad Street in March. (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER Red Bank-area oenophiles will have a new downtown destinationContinue reading "NAPA-BASED WINERY PLANTS RED BANK SEED"
COUNCIL NEWS: PARKING, LIBRARIAN, BUDGET
The valet station on Broad Street in October. Under an approval granted by local officials, another will be added outside the soon-to-open Char Steakhouse. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "COUNCIL NEWS: PARKING, LIBRARIAN, BUDGET"
RUMSON-SEA BRIGHT SPAN INCHES FORWARD
A concept plan discussed by Monmouth County Engineer Joe Ettore, in Sea Bright below, shows a proposed new alignment for the bridge and approach. The existing bridge, in white, wouldContinue reading "RUMSON-SEA BRIGHT SPAN INCHES FORWARD"
ASHLEY DUPRÉ BACK IN SEX ADVICE BUSINESS
Ashley DuPre near her Red Bank boutique last summer. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank lingerie merchant Ashley Dupré may have moved on, but a book publisher isContinue reading "ASHLEY DUPRÉ BACK IN SEX ADVICE BUSINESS"
Melanie Pomerico creates custom-designed cake pops for many occasions, such as weddings (above), holidays, themed birthday parties, and more. (Photo provided by Lil’ Cutie Pops. Click to enlarge) By DANIELLEContinue reading "RED BANK: NEW CAKE SHOP PLANS TO POP UP"
FINDING MR. WRIGHT, ON A STEAMY NIGHT
Blues and reggae specialist Gary Wright comes to the historic Woman’s Club of Red Bank for the latest in a series of Reckless Steamy Nights. (Photo by Terri GO SeminolesContinue reading "FINDING MR. WRIGHT, ON A STEAMY NIGHT"
RED BANK: KING DAY, IN SONG AND STRIDE
A commemoration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Pilgrim Baptist Church featured musical performances and readings by students from local schools. Below, Red Bank Charter SchoolContinue reading "RED BANK: KING DAY, IN SONG AND STRIDE"
RED BANK: BAR’S OPEN AT THE OYSTER POINT
The Pearl Restaurant and Lounge reopened late last week for the first time since Hurricane Sandy knocked the hotel out of commission. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RED BANK: BAR’S OPEN AT THE OYSTER POINT"
RED BANK LIBRARY GETS HUGE CACHE OF CDs
J.R. Ford, left, and Jim Willis roll one of several loads of CDs into the library Friday afternoon. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Several thousand CDs collected byContinue reading "RED BANK LIBRARY GETS HUGE CACHE OF CDs"
RED BANK: EXXON V. SHELL ON 7-ELEVEN PLAN
The plan calls for a the convenience store to be built in the northwest corner of the property. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON It’s ShellContinue reading "RED BANK: EXXON V. SHELL ON 7-ELEVEN PLAN"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of January 11 through January 18, 2013. This information is unedited. Theft occurring on 1-13-13Continue reading "RED BANK: TWO CATHERINE ST. BURGLARIES"
A 20-year-old Red Bank man was arrested early Saturday morning after an accident in which his car overturned and a subsequent assault on borough cops at Riverview Medical Center, whereContinue reading "MAN CHARGED WITH DWI & ASSAULT ON COP"
WEEKEND: ELIVII, DANCE, QUILTS, MOSAICS…
Dance majors in RBR’s Visual and Performing Arts program present ‘A Blast from the Past,’ 23 dances choreographed to the music of the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Queen, Madonna and more.Continue reading "WEEKEND: ELIVII, DANCE, QUILTS, MOSAICS…"
SENIORS GET A NEW TAKE ON BURGERS
Residents and staffers at the Atrium line up for burgers and fixings Wednesday. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON The chef from Beasty Burgers, one ofContinue reading "SENIORS GET A NEW TAKE ON BURGERS"
Monmouth Boat Club was inundated by the Navesink River hours before Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New Jersey, and the river rose several feet after this photo was taken. (PhotoContinue reading "BOAT CLUB RECOVERING FROM SANDY"
FROM TROUBLEMAKER TO SOLDIER
Evan Sanborn before he enlisted in the Army, above, and in a more recent photo, below. (Click to enlarge) By DAN NATALE [Editor’s note: an earlier version of this storyContinue reading "FROM TROUBLEMAKER TO SOLDIER"
CHRISTOPHER CROSS SAILING INTO RED BANK
Grammy’d-up singer-songwriter Christopher Cross comes to Red Bank’s Two River Theater for an Intimate Evenings concert (and a benefit for Sandy Relief) on Thursday. By TOM CHESEK To a hugeContinue reading "CHRISTOPHER CROSS SAILING INTO RED BANK"
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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.