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RUMSON STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH BAs
Margaretmary Falcetano of Rumson graduated recently from Flagler College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree during a December commencement ceremony at the college campus in St. Augustine, FL. Fellow boroughContinue reading "RUMSON STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH BAs"
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PIEHOLE: BRINGING WARMTH TO A COLD WEEK
 Good Karma Cafe’s Gail Doherty transports PieHole readers to the south of France. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about local food and drink. If you haven’t likedContinue reading "PIEHOLE: BRINGING WARMTH TO A COLD WEEK"
WEEKEND: DRESSED TO THE 9’S, AND BEYOND
Above: Britt Savage and the Nines recall those 1980s nights of 75-cent ‘kazis and roses for the ladies, when they reunite for a throwback Friday at the Downtown… while below,Continue reading "WEEKEND: DRESSED TO THE 9’S, AND BEYOND"
RFH ROWING RAFFLE SCORES A COUPE
Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Rumson-Fair Haven (RFH) Rowing has launched a raffle in support of the new High School program — with the grand prize aContinue reading "RFH ROWING RAFFLE SCORES A COUPE"
STORYTELLER CASTS A SPELL, AT RCDS
Award winning storyteller David Gonzalez brought his storytelling skills to the Lower School students of RCDS in a visit last week. Press release from Rumson Country Day School On JanuaryContinue reading "STORYTELLER CASTS A SPELL, AT RCDS"
BATTER UP FOR TWO RIVER LITTLE LEAGUE
Two River Little League president Chris Kelly (second from left, with t-shirt) is pictured in a file photo with TRLL board member John Caruso, Red Bank Regional athletic director DelContinue reading "BATTER UP FOR TWO RIVER LITTLE LEAGUE"
RUMSON: OXFORD HOUSE FILES FEDERAL SUIT
Oxford House says in a court filing that the group home at 61 South Ward Avenue is getting new residents. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHNContinue reading "RUMSON: OXFORD HOUSE FILES FEDERAL SUIT"
RUMSON: GET YOUR GATSBY ON
Heather Vena and Robb McMahon of Murphy’s Tavern in Rumson have wrapped up a marathon week of renovations and updates to the bar. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RUMSON: GET YOUR GATSBY ON"
WEEKEND: ARTY CHAIRS, ST. PAT, FLYING ELVI
Above: Public radio powerhouse Ira Glass brings his broadcast mojo to the stage of the Count Basie while, below, Elvis is back in the building, in the person (or persons)Continue reading "WEEKEND: ARTY CHAIRS, ST. PAT, FLYING ELVI"
RUMSON: ALL QUIET AT OXFORD HOUSE
The manager of Oxford Houses for New Jersey says the Rumson group home is still occupied, but declines to say if there’s a proctor on site. (Photo by John T.Continue reading "RUMSON: ALL QUIET AT OXFORD HOUSE"
BOARD OF ED HONORS RFH STUDENTS
Rumson-Fair Haven High School junior Frank Delaney, manager of the school’s football team and recipient of this year’s “Unsung Hero” award from the Shore Chapter of the New Jersey Football OfficialsContinue reading "BOARD OF ED HONORS RFH STUDENTS"
DAWKINS IN AS RUMSON GRAND MARSHAL
From press materials furnished by Belfer Communications In an announcement made on Monday morning, the organizers of the 2014 Rumson St. Patricks Day Parade confirmed that Brigadier General Peter M. Dawkins, USA (Ret.)Continue reading "DAWKINS IN AS RUMSON GRAND MARSHAL"
RUMSON: ELECTRICAL FIRE DAMAGES HOME
A firefighter battling the blaze next to the chimney on Christmas Day. (Photos from Sea Bright Fire Rescue Facebook page. Click to enlarge) Fire damaged a Rumson home and sentContinue reading "RUMSON: ELECTRICAL FIRE DAMAGES HOME"
RFH SCOUTS GET THEIR EAGLE WINGS
Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School “When I immigrated to this country from Ireland and attained my first job, my Manager was an Eagle Scout,” said Jennifer Gallagher.Continue reading "RFH SCOUTS GET THEIR EAGLE WINGS"
RED BANK: NEW CHIEF TAKES COMMAND OF PD
Darren McConnell chats with Mary Ellen McCarthy, the widow of late Red Bank Police Chief Steve McCarthy, shortly before his swearing-in as McCarthy’s sucessor Wednesday evening. McConnnell, 44, joined theContinue reading "RED BANK: NEW CHIEF TAKES COMMAND OF PD"
The house at 61 South Ward Avenue has been occupied by Oxford House since August. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Officials overseeing Rumson’sContinue reading "RUMSON: OXFORD WAS TO GO FEMALE"
By JOHN T. WARD Rumson officials have launched an effort to evict the residents of an addiction-recovery house following what Mayor John Ekdahl called an apparent drug overdose there earlyContinue reading "RUMSON: APPARENT OD SPARKS LEGAL ACTION"
RED BANK’S COLE IS KING, IN RCDS GEO-BEE
Rumson Country Day School eighth grader Cole DeMeulemeester (at right, with runner up Chester English of Locust) led the field in the annual RCDS Geographic Bee, a win that moves theContinue reading "RED BANK’S COLE IS KING, IN RCDS GEO-BEE"
RUMSON: EMERGENCY REPORTED AT OXFORD
Oxford House on South Ward Avenue at about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A medical emergency at Oxford House, theContinue reading "RUMSON: EMERGENCY REPORTED AT OXFORD"
RFH FOOTBALLERS ARE SECTIONAL CHAMPS
The gridiron Bulldogs of Rumson-Fair Haven captured their second sectional championship in four years, with a 14-6 victory over Weequahic High School in post-season play. Press release from Rumson-Fair HavenContinue reading "RFH FOOTBALLERS ARE SECTIONAL CHAMPS"
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RED TRUCKS AT RED ROCK
A small dishwasher fire at Red Rock Tap and Grill was put out quickly by firefighters overnight, causing minimal damage. Red Bank Fire Depar ...
CREATIVE COVER UP
The windows of Pearl Street Consignment on Monmouth Street were smashed when a driver crashed their car through them injuring an employee la ...
THEY’RE BACK!
Ospreys returned to the skies over Red Bank this week for the first time since they migrated to warmer climes in late fall. With temperature ...
SPRING IS SPRUNG
RED BANK: Spring 2024 arrives on the Greater Red Bank Green with the vernal equinox at 11:06 p.m. Tuesday.
RED BANK’S FINEST – AND NEWEST
Red Bank Police Officer Eliot Ramos was sworn in as the force’s newest patrolman Thursday, and if you’re doing a double take thinkin ...
EASTER EGG MAYHEM AT THE PARK
An errant whistle spurred an unexpectedly early start to the Spring Egg Hunt on Sunday, which had been scheduled to begin at eggsactly 11am ...
PRESEASON DOCKWORK
RED BANK: With winter winding down, marina gets ready for boating season with some dockwork on our beautiful Navesink River.
CORNED BEEF AND DISCO FRIES?
It’s Friday, and smart Lent-observing Leprechauns know the pot of gold at the end of Red Bank’s rainbow is actually the deliciou ...
SURFBOARD DITCHED
It’s a violation of etiquette in surfing to ditch your board.  (it could hit another surfer and hurt them). But someone appears to ha ...
ELSIE, TAKE ME WITH YOU!
Soaked by pouring rain with the temperature hovering in the low 40’s, this sign in the window of Elsie’s Subs on Monmouth Street ...
WALK THIS WAY
PARTYLINE: Before-and-afters of a sidewalk cleanup on West Street.
SOGGY NOTION
RED BANK: Breezeway sculpture captured the mood downtown as heavy rains fell Saturday morning.
HOME DELIVERY
RED BANK: After a subdivision, an instant house rises on a new Catherine Street lot.
COMMUNITY PROFILES
For Black History Month, Red Bank's Community Engagement and Equity Advisory Committee has been running a series of local profiles on Facebo ...
HEARTY FAREWELL FOR HARDY
RED BANK: Council to honor DPU supervisor Rich Hardy, who retired recently after almost 39 years of keeping things running.
HOMEBOUND? READ ON…
RED BANK: Can't get to the public library? It's now offering free delivery and pickups for homebound borough residents.
TAMING A BEAST OF A WEEK
RED BANK: After the second snowfall of the week, a borough family finds the perfect use for it – a Godzilla snow sculpture.
RED BANK: LIBRARY CLOSED, BUT THE HILL’S OPEN
RED BANK: Though the library was closed by a snowstorm, kids got to enjoy the riverfront property's steep slope Tuesday.
LIGHT(HOUSE) MAKEOVER
This year, getting ready for spring means a midwinter makeover for Strollo's Lighthouse in Red Bank.
TODAY: LOCAL PUPPY COMPETES ON ANIMAL PLANET’S “PUPPY BOWL”
Red Bank’s very own rescue puppy, Biscuit, is set to compete in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl this Sunday, February 11, at 2 PM. Th ...