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Video taken from Liz Kelleher’s car as a Rumson police officer stopped the two suspects. Two suspects are said to be in custody, stopped at gunpoint by a Rumson copContinue reading "TWO HELD IN BOMB-THREAT BANK ROBBERY AFTER DRAMATIC STOP BY RUMSON COP"
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January 18th, 2011 @ 6pm
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redbankgreen‘s Dustin Racioppi describes a “surprisingly subdued scene” in Rumson as authorities respond to a purported bomb threat Tuesday evening. As of 5:20p, West River Road remained closed from FirstContinue reading "‘SUBDUED SCENE’ AT RUMSON BOMB THREAT"
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January 18th, 2011 @ 5pm
A DIFFERENT KIND OF BEER RUN
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By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Every Saturday, precisely at 10:17a, and in a location often not revealed until the night before, a questionable bunch assembles. They are small-business owners, retirees, cops, attorneys.Continue reading "A DIFFERENT KIND OF BEER RUN"
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January 18th, 2011 @ 9am
A GOLD-MEDAL VIEW FROM THE COXSWAIN
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Olympic gold medalist Mary Whipple gave some coxing tips to locals Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Mary Whipple has an important piece ofContinue reading "A GOLD-MEDAL VIEW FROM THE COXSWAIN"
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January 17th, 2011 @ 6am
RUMSON’S PABST BLUE POET
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Rumson native Britt Melewski will be published in Liebamour magazine’s spring edition. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A few days before Thanksgiving, Britt Melewski walkedContinue reading "RUMSON’S PABST BLUE POET"
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January 14th, 2011 @ 7am
CBS DROPS IN ON THE OTHER SIDE OF JERSEY
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Mo Rocca interviewed Rumson Mayor John Ekdahl back during shorts weather for an upcoming piece for CBS Sunday Morning. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI New Jersey, it seems, isContinue reading "CBS DROPS IN ON THE OTHER SIDE OF JERSEY"
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January 13th, 2011 @ 8am
PROBLEM RUMSON INTERSECTION GETS A LIFT
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Recent changes to the intersection of Rumson Road and Bingham Avenue are expected to reduce accidents and increase sight lines. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "PROBLEM RUMSON INTERSECTION GETS A LIFT"
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January 7th, 2011 @ 9am
MEET YOUR FIRE CHIEFS
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Six Little Silver Volunteer Fire Department officers were sworn in to their posts Monday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) [Editor’s Note: This story is updated to include theContinue reading "MEET YOUR FIRE CHIEFS"
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January 5th, 2011 @ 9am
RUMSON DONE AS SEA BRIGHT DIGS OUT
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A snow plow on East River Road Monday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI While other towns continue trying to dig out from massive amounts ofContinue reading "RUMSON DONE AS SEA BRIGHT DIGS OUT"
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December 29th, 2010 @ 9am
As the wind and snow relented Monday morning, plows, shovels and snowblowers got heavy use in Fair Haven and Rumson. redbankgreen‘s Dustin Racioppi trudged through the streets to snap shotsContinue reading "AFTER THE STORM IN FAIR HAVEN & RUMSON"
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December 28th, 2010 @ 7am
SEA BRIGHT, M’TOWN ‘STUCK’ ALL OVER
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Sea Bright residents try to shovel out the side streets of Ocean Avenue Monday afternoon. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Sea Bright and Middletown officialsContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT, M’TOWN ‘STUCK’ ALL OVER"
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December 27th, 2010 @ 3pm
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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December 23rd, 2010 @ 8am
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI At the request of some 50 residents and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High students,  the Rumson council on Wednesday revisited its controversial decision to take back the springContinue reading "RUMSON HOLDS ITS OARS IN ON CREW SWITCH"
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December 23rd, 2010 @ 7am
MINOR ACCIDENT, MAJOR CONCERNS
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An accident at the intersection of Ridge and Fair Haven roads is the latest reminder how dangerous the intersection can be, officials said. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)Continue reading "MINOR ACCIDENT, MAJOR CONCERNS"
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December 22nd, 2010 @ 9am
HOLIDAY ON THINNING ICE?
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A trio of Rumson and Fair Haven twentysomethings took advantage of the cold weather at McCarter Pond in Fair Haven Tuesday afternoon with a little skating and passing the puck.Continue reading "HOLIDAY ON THINNING ICE?"
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December 22nd, 2010 @ 7am
CAROLING FOR COATS
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About a dozen Rumson kids took to the streets with candles and Santa chapeaux Monday night, singing Christmas carols to residents in exchange for winter coats. It’s an annual traditionContinue reading "CAROLING FOR COATS"
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December 21st, 2010 @ 8am
PARENTS, STUDENTS PUSH FOR CREW AT R-FH
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Rumson resident Jenny Baumer makes a case to the borough council Tuesday night to keep spring crew at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)Continue reading "PARENTS, STUDENTS PUSH FOR CREW AT R-FH"
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December 15th, 2010 @ 7am
DRIVING IN THE HOLIDAYS
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The Rumson Department of Public Works held its 11th annual toy drive Friday and Saturday. DPW Director Mark Wellner said the department normally collects an average of 700 toys eachContinue reading "DRIVING IN THE HOLIDAYS"
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December 13th, 2010 @ 10am
M’TOWN ESTATE PLAN IRKS NEIGHBORS
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Arthur and Leslie Parent’s plan to subdivide a portion of the former Hillandale Farm has some neighbors alarmed. Below, a detail of the proposed plan. (Click to enlarge) On theContinue reading "M’TOWN ESTATE PLAN IRKS NEIGHBORS"
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December 13th, 2010 @ 9am
PASSING THE KETCHUP
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At about six feet tall, this bottle does not actually fit in the fridge. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI So you’re driving down Rumson RoadContinue reading "PASSING THE KETCHUP"
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December 9th, 2010 @ 9am
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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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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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