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MYSTERY OBJECTOR SKEWS HOTEL DEBATE
Architect Lou Silverstein holds up a rendering of the proposed Hampton Inn as objector Marco Sima addresses the planning board. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Already the subjectContinue reading "MYSTERY OBJECTOR SKEWS HOTEL DEBATE"
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EARLY FEEDBACK: SOUL KITCHEN WORKS
Soul Kitchen as seen on opening day last month, hosted by Jon Bon Jovi, below. (Click to enlarge) Lots of glitz was on display last month when the JBJ SoulContinue reading "EARLY FEEDBACK: SOUL KITCHEN WORKS"
NO CHILD LEFT UNPORTRAYED AT TRTC
Playwright and actress Nilaja Sun arrives at Saturday’s opening night reception for ‘No Child,’ in which she gives a, high-energy, tour de force performance as 16 characters at a troubledContinue reading "NO CHILD LEFT UNPORTRAYED AT TRTC"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of  October 28 to November 4, 2011. This information is unedited. Theft occurring between 10-17-11Continue reading "RED BANK: PARKING METER STOLEN"
With another spirited (and sold-out) gathering in the greenhouse, Sickles Market in Little Silver hosted its annual wine and cheese fundraiser for Holiday Express Friday night. The event featured auctionsContinue reading "HOLIDAY CHEER IN THE GREENHOUSE"
ALL QUIET IN GOTHAM CITY
Not that we condone defacing of other people’s property, of course… but this guy looking down on Broad Street in downtown Red Bank gives us a chuckle. Is he lookingContinue reading "ALL QUIET IN GOTHAM CITY"
Below is where the responses to questionnaires sent to the four council candidates (for two available seats) on the November 8 ballot in Red Bank would appear, if any ofContinue reading "RED BANK CANDIDATES SILENT"
A Rhode Island man recently posted this YouTube video, in which he praises the new JBJ Soul Kitchen on Monmouth Street in Red Bank. During his meal the night before,Continue reading "SOULFUL PLUG FOR SOUL KITCHEN"
IN RED BANK: PRIMPING FOR THE PROM
Lynn Skorenko in her Monmouth Street shop, former home of Adams Imports. (Click to enlarge) Earlier this week, Retail Churn brought you the scoop on Emilia, a new dress shopContinue reading "IN RED BANK: PRIMPING FOR THE PROM"
JEEP DRIVER CITED IN ACCIDENT
Emergency workers tend to Vivian Maxwell near the Jeep that struck her Wednesday afternoon. (Click to enlarge) The pedestrian struck by a Jeep on Broad Street in Red Bank WednesdayContinue reading "JEEP DRIVER CITED IN ACCIDENT"
RED BANK: MUSCLES IN THE MEANTIME
A client at Crossfit Triple Threat prepares for a predawn challenge. The building was last home to a skate shop. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD They’re out atContinue reading "RED BANK: MUSCLES IN THE MEANTIME"
By JOHN T. WARD Wall Street debt-rating agency Moody’s has raised concerns about Red Bank’s $25.2 million worth of general-obligation bonds. In a announcement posted on its website late lastContinue reading "MOODY’S GOES NEGATIVE ON RED BANK DEBT"
IN: DRESSES, WAFFLES… OUT: CHEESESTEAK
Jessy Krol, saving a few bucks the DIY way, readies her new dress shop on Monmouth Street last week. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Two Red Bank storefrontsContinue reading "IN: DRESSES, WAFFLES… OUT: CHEESESTEAK"
‘A LOVE LETTER TO TEACHERS’ AT TRTC
Nilaja Sun stars as teacher, students, parents and faculty in NO CHILD…, the Obie winning one woman show going up at Two River Theater in Red Bank. (Photo by CAROLContinue reading "‘A LOVE LETTER TO TEACHERS’ AT TRTC"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of October 21 to October 28, 2011. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring atContinue reading "RED BANK POLICE BLOTTER"
PICKETS TARGET ATRIUM CONTACTOR
For the fifth time in recent weeks, members of Carpenters Local 254 in Edison picketed a Pennsylvania-based concrete contractor on the Atrium at Navesink Harbor addition job in Red BankContinue reading "PICKETS TARGET ATRIUM CONTACTOR"
COLONY HOUSE RENT COMPLAINTS MOUNT
A plan to convert the Colony House failed, leading to a return to rentals, and new-tenant complaints about jacked-up rents. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Following a patternContinue reading "COLONY HOUSE RENT COMPLAINTS MOUNT"
RENT BOARD TABLES CPI DISCUSSION
Two tenants and two reporters turned out for Thursday night’s monthly meeting of the Red Bank rent board. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD No landlords appeared from theContinue reading "RENT BOARD TABLES CPI DISCUSSION"
PARTY ON TWO
A restaurant sampling / art raffle for the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County had guests mingling among the the Manolo Blahnicks and Roberto Cavallis at the upscale Garmany clothierContinue reading "PARTY ON TWO"
Red Bank’s Dublin House pub is on the hook for more than $1 million of a $3.3 million jury award to the family a man killed by a drunk, off-dutyContinue reading "DUBLIN HOUSE HIT FOR $1.1M IN DWI DEATH"
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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.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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