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RUMSON: SPRING SPLASH
Hundreds of hardy swimmers took to the perfect-70-degree waters of the Navesink River from Rumson’s Victory Park for the eighth annual Nav-e-Sink Or Swim distance festival Saturday morning. Funds raisedContinue reading "RUMSON: SPRING SPLASH"
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WEEKEND: EAT, DRINK, LISTEN, REPEAT
Don’t even bother trying to curb your appetite at Red Bank Riverfest, which runs through Sunday in Marine Park. Details in the poster below. (Click to enlarge) Friday, May 31:Continue reading "WEEKEND: EAT, DRINK, LISTEN, REPEAT"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Two readers identified the photo of the pond fountain shown in last week’s Where as one on Hope Road in Tinton Falls. But 16 others correctly called it out asContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
SEA BRIGHT, RISING, KICKS OFF SUMMER 2013
Beneath a cloudless sky, Sea Bright snapped back to life as a beach destination Monday, Memorial Day, seven months after Hurricane Sandy all but obliterated its downtown and oceanfront beachContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT, RISING, KICKS OFF SUMMER 2013"
RUMSON: AUTHORITIES MUM ON VNA CRASH
One passenger was airlifted to a trauma center after the VNA van at right collided with the dump truck, at left. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A passengerContinue reading "RUMSON: AUTHORITIES MUM ON VNA CRASH"
The Neverly Brothers, above, join the Ribeye Brothers for a night of brotherly entertainment at the Dublin House Sunday. (Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Friday, May 24: RED BANK:Continue reading "A WEEKEND TO MEMORIALIZE"
RUMSON: ONE HURT AS TOUR VAN HITS TRUCK
Emergency personnel place the victim in a MONOC helicopter that landed at Rumson-Fair Haven regional to transport her to Jersey Shore Medical Center. The damaged van, below. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RUMSON: ONE HURT AS TOUR VAN HITS TRUCK"
AUTHOR TO MEN: SAUTÉ WITH SWAGGER
Debra Picard, author of Tastosterone: The Best Cookbook for Men, says there’s nothing sexier than watching a guy cook. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS RumsonÂ’sContinue reading "AUTHOR TO MEN: SAUTÉ WITH SWAGGER"
A Rumson man was helicoptered to a trauma center after his car struck a tree on Navesink River Road in Middletown Monday evening. Frank Caccavo, Jr., 54 remained hospitalized atContinue reading "RUMSON MAN HURT IN MIDDLETOWN CRASH"
FAIR HAVEN: NO TAX HIKE FOR SIXTH YEAR
“It’s not just about saving money,” says council President Jon Peters, below. “It’s keeping the town in good shape.”   (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD On the agenda at FairContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: NO TAX HIKE FOR SIXTH YEAR"
RFH: A GAYLA TO ‘JUST BE THEMSELVES’
Vanessa Cameron, David Ramos and Christina Mekheil at the Gayla prom held at RFH Friday night. (Photo by Sarah Klepner. Click to enlarge) By SARAH KLEPNER About 100 high schoolContinue reading "RFH: A GAYLA TO ‘JUST BE THEMSELVES’"
RED BANK: RISING TO HELP REPRESSED GIRLS
Zakiyah Godsey, left, and Natashsa Cargill of the Red Bank branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County write letters to girls featured in the documentary film ‘GirlContinue reading "RED BANK: RISING TO HELP REPRESSED GIRLS"
SEA BRIGHT: STORM-TOSSED TREASURES
Frank Torock scanning the beach in Sea Bright for hidden metal last month. (Photos by Dan Natale. Click to enlarge) By DAN NATALE The beaches of Sea Bright have beenContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: STORM-TOSSED TREASURES"
RED BANK: GETTING DOWN AND COMFORTERED
Susan Fowlers’ comforter, sized for use by an individual and foldable into a pillor or travel pillow. (Photo by Alexis Orlacchio. Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Window Shopping theContinue reading "RED BANK: GETTING DOWN AND COMFORTERED"
At the Basie Saturday afternoon: dogs and cats rescued from shelters and given a new, ahem, leash on life as circus performers. Matt O’Ree, below, brings his guitar chops toContinue reading "WEEKENDER: CHANCES ARE, CATS WILL FLY"
A Rumson man was arrested following a melee during a baseball game at Red Bank Regional High in Little Silver Saturday afternoon, police said. Patrick Maisto, 49, is alleged toContinue reading "ONE ARRESTED IN BRAWL AT RBR v. R-FH GAME"
RUMSON: COPPER FROGS TO PERK UP THE YARD
At Bain’s in Rumson: outdoor furniture and frog sculptures. (Photo by Alexis Orlacchio. Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Looking to add some levity to the yard? Hop over toContinue reading "RUMSON: COPPER FROGS TO PERK UP THE YARD"
The mayor and council are expected to form an Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee to hear complaints against bars. (Click to enlarge) On the agenda for Tuesday night’s bimonthly meeting ofContinue reading "ON RUMSON’S AGENDA: BOOZE BOARD"
RBR SHAKESPEAREAN HEADS TO BIG APPLE
Scheduled to appear at Lincoln Center in New York for the English-Speaking Union’s 30th Annual National Shakespeare Competition this week is Red Bank Regional senior Madelyn Monaghan. She’ll join studentsContinue reading "RBR SHAKESPEAREAN HEADS TO BIG APPLE"
Ample signs of spring bloomed in Rumson Sunday along Bingham Avenue, above, and at the Linden Hill estate, right, where a yellow magnolia tree was on display as part ofContinue reading "RUMSON: SPRING, 2013"
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RIVERSIDE FLOW
New Jersey Flow Arts brings together jugglers, poi spinners, hoopers and more weekly in Riverside Gardens Park.
Honeybee swarm carted away
Beekeeper Tanya Ptak of Ptak’s Apiary inspects a swarm of honeybees that chose a flower pot in the courtyard of Red Bank Primary Schoo ...
BELOVED POISONED DOG PHOTO SURFACES
   
THREE ON TOUR
RED BANK: Three borough sites will participate in a weekend of self-guided tours of 52 historic locations in Monmouth County May 4 & 5.
VOLUNTEERS GET INTO THE WEEDS
Toting plastic trash bags, 51 volunteers conducted a walking litter cleanup on Red Bank's West Side Saturday.
“IT’S A PARTY AT WAWA!”
You wish you could vibe like Brian, who lives on the other side of Hubbard’s Bridge. He caught redbankgreen’s attention in Red B ...
POPE OKS ORATORY
RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted t ...
RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...
SPRINGTIME MEMORIES OF CARL
The Easter Bunny getup and St. Patrick’s Day hat that belonged to longtime Red Bank crossing guard and neighborhood smile-creator Carl ...
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 ...