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QUICKLY, RED BANK TAPS NEW CFO
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Bruce Loversidge can go back to retirement. Again. Red Bank’s former chief financial officer and go-to guy to fill in for his outgoing successors will be relievedContinue reading "QUICKLY, RED BANK TAPS NEW CFO"
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Two Red Bank men were arrested Monday on murder charges following a knife-and-bottle fight that left a third man dead on Bank Street early Sunday morning, Monmouth County Prosecutor PeterContinue reading "TWO CHARGED IN STABBING DEATH"
RED BANKER HOLDS TILLER FOR CLEARWATER
Think global, act local: Middletown-based band The Wag is among the Shore area acts taking the main stage at the 36th annual Clearwater Festival, scheduled for August 20. (Photo courtesyContinue reading "RED BANKER HOLDS TILLER FOR CLEARWATER"
CONCESSION STAND BUSTED INTO. TWICE.
The concession stand at Riverside Gardens Park on West Front Street. (Click to enlarge) The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period ofContinue reading "CONCESSION STAND BUSTED INTO. TWICE."
COPS PROBE BANK STREET HOMICIDE
Red Bank police and investigators from the Monmouth County Prosecutors office are investigating a homicide committed at 9 Bank Street at around 3 a.m. Sunday. Glass from a broken windowContinue reading "COPS PROBE BANK STREET HOMICIDE"
VISITORS WARM TO VALET SERVICE
Red Bank RiverCenter‘s experiment with downtown valet parking got off to a slow start last Friday night, below, but things picked up Saturday night, above, said Phil Bopp, who managesContinue reading "VISITORS WARM TO VALET SERVICE"
ARCADE (BEEP!) RUNS THE BOARD (BWOOP!)
An artist’s rendering of the ’boutique’ video game arcade planned for 80 Broad Street. Below right, owner Ken Kalada shares a laugh with zoning board member Tom Williams after theContinue reading "ARCADE (BEEP!) RUNS THE BOARD (BWOOP!)"
DRUG SWEEP NETS THREE RED BANKERS
Three Red Bank men were among more than 30 suspects arrested in a massive law enforcement sweep focused on the sale of heroin and assault weapons, authorities said Thursday. RussellContinue reading "DRUG SWEEP NETS THREE RED BANKERS"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Last week’s Where wasn’t as obvious as we thought.
BELLHAVEN PARK NEEDS TLC
Red Bank officials are seeking funds for the Bellhaven Park nature area on Locust Avenue. Below, a map from the 2006 waterfront plan. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)Continue reading "BELLHAVEN PARK NEEDS TLC"
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: RED BANK
Red Bank’s National Night Out celebration, a sun-soaked evening held in the borough hall parking lot, featured many fixings of a community coming together: a walk around town, tours ofContinue reading "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: RED BANK"
Here’s the full text of an announcement released Tuesday morning by Red Bank police: On Tuesday morning members of the Red Bank Police Department executed a search warrant at aContinue reading "RED BANK: RAID NETS 450 HEROIN DOSES"
STOKABOKA, ADAMS IMPORTS GOING UNDER
Stokaboka Surf and Skate will likely close its doors for good by the end of the weekend, says owner Mike Boylan. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "STOKABOKA, ADAMS IMPORTS GOING UNDER"
Accompanied by a pair of StreetLife performers, a feeble-voiced Steven Galapo proposed to his girlfriend, Nathalie Salem, on Broad Street in Red Bank Saturday night. Did she say yes? PlayContinue reading "POPPING THE QUESTION"
A NIGHT OUT FOR RED BANK, FAIR HAVEN
Scenes from the 2010 National Night Out in Red Bank. (Photos by Peter Lindner. Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It’s one night of the year where the badge andContinue reading "A NIGHT OUT FOR RED BANK, FAIR HAVEN"
REC ON THE RIVER
Members of Navesink River Rowing introduced six participants in the Red Bank’s summer recreation program to rowing shells on Friday.
DUMPSTER SWIMMING POOLS FOR RED BANK?
A Macro-Sea Dumpster pool under construction in 2009. (Photo courtesy of Macro-Sea. Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Sharon Lee wants to bring Dumpster diving to a whole new levelContinue reading "DUMPSTER SWIMMING POOLS FOR RED BANK?"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of July 22 to July 29, 2011. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring onContinue reading "COPPER PIPES STOLEN FROM VACANT HOUSE"
Photos by Stacie Fanelli. To enlarge the slideshow, click the embiggen symbol in the lower right corner. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Late in 2009 and into 2010, a sign in aContinue reading "IT’S ALL A MATTER OF TASTE IN CUPCAKE CITY"
JULY 29, 1961: RED BANK’S WETTEST DAY
Pedestrians fording floodwaters in downtown Red Bank during the storm of July 29, 1961. The view is north along Broad Street from the corner of Canal Street. Below, a teenContinue reading "JULY 29, 1961: RED BANK’S WETTEST DAY"
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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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