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RED BANK FIRE HERO IN MORE HOT WATER
Robert Womble Jr. at Red Bank borough hall in December, 2011, when he was honored for heroism. (Click to enlarge) A Red Bank man who was lauded for heroism inContinue reading "RED BANK FIRE HERO IN MORE HOT WATER"
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TIM McLOONE, ENGINEER OF A NONSTOP TRAIN
At the keyboards, on the radio, coaching runners or in the back room of one of his nine restaurants, Holiday Express founder Tim McLoone is a marvel of achievement.  (PhotoContinue reading "TIM McLOONE, ENGINEER OF A NONSTOP TRAIN"
TURNING HEADS, WITH THE TOWN AS CANVAS
Shay Guiod prepared to hang one of  Dumitru Gorzo’s paintings at the Two River Theater on Sunday, above, having installed another at Space Interiors on White Street, below. By TOMContinue reading "TURNING HEADS, WITH THE TOWN AS CANVAS"
OUT OF LITTLE SILVER: A COUNTRY TROOPER
Singer, songwriter and Little Silver native Greg Trooper opens for Clint Black at The Y’s Goin’ Country for Kids benefit concert Saturday night at the Count Basie. By TOM CHESEKContinue reading "OUT OF LITTLE SILVER: A COUNTRY TROOPER"
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, A LITTLE BIT MOBILE
A mobile language lab at RBR will be stocked with iPads when it opens in September, thanks to a donation from the school’s fundraising foundation.  (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLEContinue reading "A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, A LITTLE BIT MOBILE"
A MONTH OF ‘LE JAZZ HOT’ ON THE GREEN
Trumpeter Claudio Roditi sounds a keynote to a month of jazzy happenings in and around Red Bank, with a Weekend in Brazil that kicks off the Summer Jazz Cafe seriesContinue reading "A MONTH OF ‘LE JAZZ HOT’ ON THE GREEN"
HOPE SWINGS ETERNAL FOR BANDIERA
Bob Bandiera brings his all-star jinglebell-jam rock spectacular back to the Basie on Monday night with Hope Concert V. In an interview we did with Bob Bandiera a couple ofContinue reading "HOPE SWINGS ETERNAL FOR BANDIERA"
PASTA, POULTRY & GOOD DEEDS ON THE SIDE
The most eagerly anticipated touch football event of the season takes place on November 26, when the annual Turkey Bowl raises funds for Jason’s Dream for Kids, at Thompson MiddleContinue reading "PASTA, POULTRY & GOOD DEEDS ON THE SIDE"
A COMEDY SPECIAL (HOLD THE CHEESE)
Covert operations: Elsie’s Subs co-proprietor Chris Covert (pictured in his night job as stand-up comic) brings the latest in his ongoing Comedy Night Live series to the Dublin House onContinue reading "A COMEDY SPECIAL (HOLD THE CHEESE)"
RETAIL SURVIVOR LOOKS BACK TO THE FUTURE
Jersey music juggernauts Glen Burtnik, Rick Fink and Nicole Atkins put down those guitars and pick up the polyvinyl platters as guest DJs in a special birthday bash for BackwardContinue reading "RETAIL SURVIVOR LOOKS BACK TO THE FUTURE"
JAZZ ARTS ACADEMY’S IN SWINGIN’ SESSION
Veteran jazzman and Hammond B3 ace Radam Schwartz works with teen musicians at the Count Basie Theatre as part of the Jazz Arts Academy program that kicks off this weekend.Continue reading "JAZZ ARTS ACADEMY’S IN SWINGIN’ SESSION"
A BRAND NEW DAY, OVER AT TRTC
Two River Theater Company inaugurates its first season of mainstage productions under new artistic director John Dias  when INTIMATE APPAREL opens tomorrow night. By TOM CHESEK For Red Bank’s TwoContinue reading "A BRAND NEW DAY, OVER AT TRTC"
RBR TRIPS ON NEW FIELD IN HOME OPENER
A Matawan defender goes for a block on a punt by Red Bank Regional at Count Basie Field Thursday night. Below, fans cheering the Bucs. (Photos by Peter Lindner. ClickContinue reading "RBR TRIPS ON NEW FIELD IN HOME OPENER"
DOWNTOWN GETTING ARTY, CRAFTY, DRAFTY
Singer/songwriter Jeffrey Gaines, seen here at the Downtown a year ago, returns to the banks of the Navesink for the club’s Wednesday night Music, Arts & Drafts series. By TOMContinue reading "DOWNTOWN GETTING ARTY, CRAFTY, DRAFTY"
Food vendors at the 2009 edition of the Jazz & Blues Festival in Marine Park. (Click to enlarge) Stung by the way it says it has been characterized recently, theContinue reading "JAZZ & BLUES: WE DIDN’T ‘HIJACK’ FOOD FEST"
IN oRBit: GLOBETROTTERS & GEARJAMMERS
Today’s Red Bank oRBit features an interview with one of the most accomplished performers you’ve likely never heard of — a vocalist, writer and globetrotting musical ambassador who’s sung for presidents,Continue reading "IN oRBit: GLOBETROTTERS & GEARJAMMERS"
IN oRBit: FRIENDS, FEUDS & A FULL MONTY
Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit issues a little bit of a reminder about two high-profile shows on local stages in the coming days — a Wednesday appearance by John Legend and India.ArieContinue reading "IN oRBit: FRIENDS, FEUDS & A FULL MONTY"
IN oRBit: RACHEL, HANY…AND BRUUUUCE!
Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit confirms what you’ve heard — Bruce is back at the Basie, tonight only! We’re talking Bruce Hornsby, of course — who did you think, Bruce Cockburn? — andContinue reading "IN oRBit: RACHEL, HANY…AND BRUUUUCE!"
IN oRBit: THE FIXX IS IN ON FRONT STREET
Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit takes a look at The Fixx, the reborn and rebranded successor to Chubby’s Waterside Grill on West Front Street in Red Bank. Among theContinue reading "IN oRBit: THE FIXX IS IN ON FRONT STREET"
Having already whetted your appetite with features this week on Martin Short, Roger McGuinn, Paint the Town Pink, M Shanghai String Band and the return of the Red Bank International Film Festival, today's edition of Red Bank oRBit fires up...
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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 ...
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 ...