The 18th running of the 5K (3.1-mile) Little Silver Classic 5k went off on a Sunday morning made for smiles. redbankgreen was out on Rumson Road to catch the action.

RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn, Quicksilver owners announce closing and sell building; new owner is another retailer committed to small biz.

RED BANK: With calendar scrambled by pandemic, two major food festivals could be held within three weeks in early fall. Here's a lookahead at summer events.

RED BANK: Question-and answer with Allison Gregory, one of four candidates for two seats on the borough council in this year's election.

RED BANK: redbankgreen's Q&A with Republican Allison Gregory, one of five contenders for two council seats in the November 6 election.

RED BANK: Police chief and interim administrator Darren McConnell plans to retire next month. But there's an outside chance he'll be back as manager.

RED BANK: Citing political divisiveness and "toxic rhetoric" about his recent marriage, Yngstrom quits council, setting up possible power shift.

RED BANK: Council agenda includes bonds, hirings, event date approvals for a post-pandemic world... but still no movement on commenting protocol.

VIRUS UPDATE: Monmouth County Freeholder Tom Arnone tees up Murphy's order closing parks, which he calls "essential" to physical and mental health.

RED BANK: Question-and answer with Erik Yngstrom, one of four candidates for two seats on the borough council in this year's election.

RED BANK: RiverCenter kicks off drive to new 'vision' and strategic plan with a session that attracts about 70 merchants and others.

RED BANK Governor Phil Murphy and and First Lady Tammy Murphy set to run Red Bank Classic 5k Saturday along with about 1,000 others.

RED BANK: Darlene Love brings a "Souled Out Christmas' to the Basie Friday, followed Saturday by Brian Kirk and his big holiday show.

MIDDLETOWN: The 16th annual Navesink Challenge races are set to kick up donations for worthy causes, on the morning of November 27.

ON THE GREEN: A community picnic and softball game hosted by Lunch Break kicks off a round of recreational charity events.

The Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade marches again this Sunday, in a fourth annual fleadh of marching bands, floats, step dancers, classic cars and community organizations.