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RED BANK: CHURCH SELLS 70-YEAR HOME FOR $977K AND GOES “VIRTUAL”
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After 70 years in Red Bank, Mount Zion House of Prayer sells its home for nearly $1 million as pastor says church is "virtual" for now and a new congregation breathes new life into the storied address. (click to read)
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February 4th, 2025 @ 3pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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POPE OKS ORATORY
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RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted to prayer.
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April 20th, 2024 @ 11am
RED BANK: COUNCIL AVOIDS ISRAEL-HAMAS DEBATE
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RED BANK: Opposing advocates for Israel and Palestine argue over a non-existent ceasefire resolution as council stays out of it.
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February 23rd, 2024 @ 7am
RED BANK: ‘MIGHTY’ SOCIAL SERVICES IN SPOTLIGHT
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RED BANK: With second warming center about to open, town spotlights "small but mighty network" of programs to provide shelter, nutrition and healthcare to those in need.
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October 31st, 2023 @ 8am
RED BANK: PILGRIM HOLDS BIBLE CAMP
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RED BANK: Pilgrim Baptist Church wraps up its annual three-day Vacation Bible School & Bible Fitness Boot Camp.
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July 23rd, 2021 @ 9am
RED BANK: BON JOVI SPOTLIGHTS PORTER
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RED BANK: Rock star Jon Bon Jovi spoke with Pastor Terrence Porter of Pilgrim Baptist Church for a Christmas Eve segment on NBC's Today Show.
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December 28th, 2020 @ 7am
RED BANK: Council meeting won't be held on Yom Kippur after all as three council members walk back their controversy-stirring votes.
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October 4th, 2019 @ 2pm
RED BANK: ‘SURPRISE’ RIFT OVER YOM KIPPUR
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RED BANK: Rejecting otherwise routine change, council decides on split vote to stick to its schedule and meet on October 9, Yom Kippur.
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October 3rd, 2019 @ 9am
RED BANK: BON JOVI WARMS UP CENTER
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RED BANK: With heavy snow falling outside, Bon Jovi opens new 'warming center' for homeless men, the latest endeavor of his foundation.
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November 16th, 2018 @ 8am
ON THE GREEN: JEWS MOURN & STAND FIRM
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ON THE GREEN: Hundreds of Jews and non-Jews pack temples in Rumson and Tinton Falls to mourn victims of Pittsburgh shootings.
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October 30th, 2018 @ 8am
RED BANK: IMMIGRANTS PROCLAIM EQUALITY
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RED BANK: A march and rally for immigrant rights through downtown includes a declaration of moral support from borough police.
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December 2nd, 2017 @ 12pm
TINTON FALLS: GIVING BACK ON MITZVAH DAY
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TINTON FALLS: Monmouth Reform Temple members fan out to help in a wide variety of ways on Mitzvah Day.
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November 22nd, 2017 @ 10pm
RED BANK: ‘DREAMERS’ GET, AND LEND, A HAND
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RED BANK: At a clinic on navigating new DACA era, 'Dreamers' help others just like them file paperwork. Meanwhile, their futures are "on hold," says one.
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September 26th, 2017 @ 8am
LINCROFT: The Brookdale campus hosts the 2017 Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by Pilgrim Baptist of Red Bank.
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April 24th, 2017 @ 5am
LINCROFT: The Brookdale campus is the setting for a free April 20 panel discussion on "the Golden Rule."
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April 18th, 2017 @ 5am
RED BANK: ‘INCLUSIVE’ MEASURE SQUEAKS BY
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RED BANK: Council approves controversial "inclusive community" statement despite concerns about "false hopes" tied to sanctuary city concept.
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April 13th, 2017 @ 7am
RED BANK: IMMIGRATION STANCE REVISITED
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RED BANK: Committee revisits, with no changes, controversial statement on undocumented immigrants expected to face possible council action next month.
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March 28th, 2017 @ 7am
RED BANK: HRC HEAD CALLS FOR RESIGNATION
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RED BANK: Head of Human Relations Committee calls for Clancy's resignation for calling tearful testimony of Latino immigrants "heartwarming sob stories."
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March 16th, 2017 @ 7am
TINTON FALLS: Bring love and dignity, leave the political rhetoric, as Monmouth Reform Temple invites all faiths to a Monday evening gathering.
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March 10th, 2017 @ 6am
RED BANK: NO ACTION ON IMMIGRATION
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RED BANK: Council takes no immediate action on controversial measure regarding law enforcement and undocumented immigrants.
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March 9th, 2017 @ 7am
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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.