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Red Bank’s police chief has high praise for an officer who peaceably disarmed a man who was pointing a handgun loaded with hollow-point bullets at another man early Saturday morning.Continue reading "RED BANK GUN INCIDENT INVESTIGATED"
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February 23rd, 2012 @ 5pm
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WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Last week’s image showed the architectural top of the Doremus building, now home of Agostino Antiques, at 21 Broad Street in Red Bank, a structure with a rather hazy history,Continue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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February 23rd, 2012 @ 10am
The new truck would be garaged at the Navesink Hook & Ladder Company on Mechanic Street, replacing a vehicle whose ladder failed last year. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "FIRE TRUCK PRICE COULD REACH $1 MILLION"
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February 23rd, 2012 @ 8am
PED/BIKE RAMP PLANNED FOR NEW BRIDGE
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Monmouth County Engineer Joe Ettore traces the path of the planned walkway, which continues off the proposed new bridge (in yellow) and up a series of ramps along the theContinue reading "PED/BIKE RAMP PLANNED FOR NEW BRIDGE"
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February 23rd, 2012 @ 8am
A TASTE OF SPRING IN FEBRUARY
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Lunchtime strollers in downtown Red Bank found conditions right for light jackets and shirtsleeves Wednesday. It will be even warmer Thursday and Friday, says the weatherbot. (Click to enlarge) TheContinue reading "A TASTE OF SPRING IN FEBRUARY"
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February 23rd, 2012 @ 5am
BACK TO THE ARCHIVE
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Stumbling on this scene in downtown Red Bank Monday night was like a trip back into the not-too-distant reaches of the redbankgreen archive, as Chris LoBue of CLB Photography shotContinue reading "BACK TO THE ARCHIVE"
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February 20th, 2012 @ 6pm
PHOENIX RISES TO THE OCCASION FOR 25th
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Dan Peterson reprises the PRODUCERS showstopper “I Want to Be a Producer,” when Phoenix Productions celebrates its 25th anniversary this Saturday at the Count Basie. They come from all walksContinue reading "PHOENIX RISES TO THE OCCASION FOR 25th"
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February 20th, 2012 @ 8am
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of February 10 to Februay 17, 2012. This information is unedited. Theft occurring between 2-07-12Continue reading "RED BANK: TRAMPOLINE STOLEN"
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February 20th, 2012 @ 6am
The Red Bank Regional HS Choir made a guest appearance onstage with Foreigner at the sold-out Count Basie Theatre Wednesday night, joining lead singer Kelly Hansen and the band forContinue reading "RBR CHOIR KNOWS WHAT LOVE IS, LIVE"
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February 17th, 2012 @ 6pm
‘EYESORE’ HAS MAKEOVER APPOINTMENT
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The long-vacant former home of Surray Luggage is set for a spruce-up and a new tenant, Salon Conrete. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD It’s months away, but anContinue reading "‘EYESORE’ HAS MAKEOVER APPOINTMENT"
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February 17th, 2012 @ 8am
BANK VOWS TO BUILD COURTYARDS THIS YEAR
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Demolition of a gas station at the corner of Monmouth and West streets was completed in August to clear the way for 57 new homes. (Click to enlarge) By JOHNContinue reading "BANK VOWS TO BUILD COURTYARDS THIS YEAR"
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February 17th, 2012 @ 7am
An 19-year-old Red Bank man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide following an automobile crash in Middletown that killed a passenger in his car nearly a year ago. Adam Sofio,Continue reading "RED BANK TEEN TAKES PLEA IN AUTO DEATH"
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February 16th, 2012 @ 1pm
OLD KISLIN’S SPACE TO GET PORTRAIT STUDIO
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One-third of the ground-floor at 8 East Front Street has been leased to Kramer Portraits. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Four months after LoBoudoir Photography sexed-up a long-vacant RedContinue reading "OLD KISLIN’S SPACE TO GET PORTRAIT STUDIO"
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February 16th, 2012 @ 10am
RUMSON ALSO LIKELY TO SCRUB FIREWORKS
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Scenes from the 2011 Rumson fireworks show, which was synched up with the Red Bank display upriver. (Photos by Dustin Racioppi. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD As goContinue reading "RUMSON ALSO LIKELY TO SCRUB FIREWORKS"
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February 15th, 2012 @ 10am
RED BANK FIREWORKS CANCELLED; SECURITY COSTS, INADEQUATE PUBLIC FUNDING CITED
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Scenes from the 2011 fireworks show, when police presence was ramped up following widespread brawling and drunkeness in 2010. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank’s largest publicContinue reading "RED BANK FIREWORKS CANCELLED; SECURITY COSTS, INADEQUATE PUBLIC FUNDING CITED"
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February 15th, 2012 @ 9am
SEA BRIGHT PIZZA GUY NARROWS HIS FOCUS
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Cono Trezza in his new pizzeria on Ocean Avenue, next door to the old one, at right below. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD There’s too much stuff onContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT PIZZA GUY NARROWS HIS FOCUS"
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February 14th, 2012 @ 9am
AN EXTENDED RIDE FOR TRTC’s ‘JITNEY’
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Tony winner Chuck Cooper (right) appears with J. Bernard Calloway in the Two River Theater Company production of JITNEY — and sticks around to star in IN THIS HOUSE nextContinue reading "AN EXTENDED RIDE FOR TRTC’s ‘JITNEY’"
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February 14th, 2012 @ 6am
CALM HEADS SOUGHT FOR EMERGENCY TEAM
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Tommy Welsh and Ernie Van Pelt with an all-weather truck Red Bank’s emergency services operation acquired for free last year from Long Branch. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARDContinue reading "CALM HEADS SOUGHT FOR EMERGENCY TEAM"
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February 13th, 2012 @ 3pm
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of February 3 to February 10, 2012. This information is unedited. Auto Theft occurring betweenContinue reading "RED BANK CRIME & ARREST LOG"
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February 13th, 2012 @ 7am
STASHERS AMPED FOR REALITY TV DEBUT
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Michael Zapcic with Thomas Mumme, left, during Thursday’s live ‘SModcast’ at Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash. Below: Kevin Smith on the center monitor during a taping earlier this weekContinue reading "STASHERS AMPED FOR REALITY TV DEBUT"
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February 10th, 2012 @ 10am
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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 ...
LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
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