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SORRY MAN RETURNS, HAT AND BOOK IN HAND
Dave Bry, below, makes an appearance on the Green to read from his new collection of essays, ‘Public Apology,’ at River Road Books in Fair Haven on Thursday. (Photos byContinue reading "SORRY MAN RETURNS, HAT AND BOOK IN HAND"
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SEA BRIGHT: SPRING ROARS ASHORE
With temperatures zooming into the high 70s for the first time in 2013, a dozen or so sunbathers were out on the sand at Anchorage Beach in storm-recovering Sea BrightContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: SPRING ROARS ASHORE"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Click to enlarge this week’s Where Have I Seen This?  and tell us if you can shed any light on its location. Answer via email, please. Last week’s day-glo chartreuse BuddhaContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
RED BANK: LIBRARIAN FINDS HER PLACE
New library Director Virginia Papandrea hopes to draw more teenagers to the facility, she says. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Meet Virginia Papandrea, the newlyContinue reading "RED BANK: LIBRARIAN FINDS HER PLACE"
RED BANK LIBRARY GETS HUGE CACHE OF CDs
J.R. Ford, left, and Jim Willis roll one of several loads of CDs into the library Friday afternoon. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Several thousand CDs collected byContinue reading "RED BANK LIBRARY GETS HUGE CACHE OF CDs"
FAIR HAVEN DOORS OPEN FOR SANDY VICTIMS
Among the homes on Friday’s tour is this one on Harvard Road. (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER A holiday tradition and one of the key fundraisers for the FairContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN DOORS OPEN FOR SANDY VICTIMS"
By JOHN T. WARD For the second time this school year, Red Bank Regional has been rocked by the sudden death of a student. Senior Albert Martin, 17, of RedContinue reading "RBR ATHLETE COLLAPSES AND DIES"
Sea Bright residents and property owners are urged to attend a Q&A info session with town officials today at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at Rumson-Fair Haven RegionalContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: INFO SESSION SLATED"
STORM WATCH POSTS
One of the controversial gas valves that New Jersey Natural Gas insists are safer above ground – a claim borough officials dispute in a lawsuit – was struck by a fallingContinue reading "STORM WATCH POSTS"
Illuminated by the headlights of their car, a couple snaps pictures of the Navesink River just as it breaches the deck of the Fair Haven dock around 9:30 p.m. Sunday.Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN GETS ITS TOES WET"
A program of events at Riverview includes updates on treatment options as well as bra-fittings Wednesday evening. (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER On a calendar full of events dedicatedContinue reading "PANEL TO FOCUS ON BEST IN BREAST CARE"
TODDLERS OUT OF EARSHOT, MOMS JUST TALK
Young moms assemble at a recent meeting of Mothers of Preschoolers in Red Bank. Jenni Keatts, below, says she appreciates the chance to chat “hands-free.”  (Photos by Rebecca Desfosse. ClickContinue reading "TODDLERS OUT OF EARSHOT, MOMS JUST TALK"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Interesting variety in last week’s answers. One reader thought the hot pink school bus shown in the photo belonged to a locksmith. Another identified it with a farm on McCleesContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
IN FAIR HAVEN, A FANTASY WORLD ON RAILS
Railroad gardener Michael Humphreys could easily crush a dozen buildings if he were to lie across his “grown-ups’ playground.” (Photos by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge.) By STACIE FANELLI In MichaelContinue reading "IN FAIR HAVEN, A FANTASY WORLD ON RAILS"
REMEMBERING RIYADHNA
A crowd of hundreds applauded a performance of “The Greatest Love of All” at a candlelight vigil in memory of Riyadhna Farrow. (Photos by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge.) By STACIEContinue reading "REMEMBERING RIYADHNA"
Red Bank and Shrewsbury honored the victims of the 9/11 attacks Tuesday night, particularly four of their own. (Video and photos by Stacie Fanelli.) In Riverside Gardens Park, the RedContinue reading "‘AS LONG AS WE’RE ALIVE’"
RED BANK: BIKE-HOOP DREAMS
Some of Red Bank’s newly decommissioned parking meters (right) could be retrofitted as lock stands for bicycles. Borough Engineer Christine Ballard tells redbankgreen that officials are awaiting word on aContinue reading "RED BANK: BIKE-HOOP DREAMS"
CUPCAKES GO GLUTEN-FREE AT POSH POP
A passerby checks out the desserts at Posh Pop. (Photos by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER His high school sweethearts Krizha Bayacbacao and Matthew Pytel had always dreamedContinue reading "CUPCAKES GO GLUTEN-FREE AT POSH POP"
PAWS FOR CAUSE IN GALLERIA
Yoshi (left) and Chopper (right) anxiously await a treat in front of their owners’ new pet product kiosk, Paws for a Cause. Megan Prenderville and Mike Harper opened the standContinue reading "PAWS FOR CAUSE IN GALLERIA"
A TREE GROWS IN… OH, NEVER MIND
7:24 p.m.: A dozen readers gathered at a long table in the Red Bank Public Library‘s Eisner Room for a discussion of Betty Smith’s “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” aContinue reading "A TREE GROWS IN… OH, NEVER MIND"
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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.