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RFH NEWS: STROKE, SWIM, SWASHBUCKLE
The Tower Players at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, shown here in THE THREE MUSKETEERS — ALL SWASH AND NO BUCKLE, earned a number of nominations and awards for theirContinue reading "RFH NEWS: STROKE, SWIM, SWASHBUCKLE"
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CBI BREAKS GROUND FOR ‘EXPLORATORIUM’
From left: Michelle Martens, Joel Weissglass, Ellen Levine, Cantor Dov Goldberg, Lynn Einbinder, Rabbi Jeff Sultar, Larry Kaplan, Administrator Emilie Kovit-Meyer, CBI President Francine Semaya, Director of Gan Yeladim Suzanne Wykoff,Continue reading "CBI BREAKS GROUND FOR ‘EXPLORATORIUM̵ ...
SEAFOOD STARS IN SANDY HOOK CELEBRATION
Monmouth University and Tim McLoone are among the people and institutions to be honored at the Jersey Shore Partnership Summer Celebration, scheduled for June 9 on Sandy Hook. Press releaseContinue reading "SEAFOOD STARS IN SANDY HOOK CELEBRATION"
WEEKEND: 60 MORE HOURS OF WINTER FUN
Above: A cast of local high school students brings A LITTLE SHAKESPEARE: AS YOU LIKE IT to young theatergoers at Two River…while below, Ms. Lauryn Hill appears to have cancelledContinue reading "WEEKEND: 60 MORE HOURS OF WINTER FUN"
FOR EAGLE SCOUT, IT’S ABOUT GIVING BACK
For his Eagle Scout project, RBR senior and Shrewsbury resident Matthew Kowalski designed and supervised the construction of this storage shed for the Shrewsbury Community Garden. Press release from RedContinue reading "FOR EAGLE SCOUT, IT’S ABOUT GIVING BACK"
DAWKINS IN AS RUMSON GRAND MARSHAL
From press materials furnished by Belfer Communications In an announcement made on Monday morning, the organizers of the 2014 Rumson St. Patricks Day Parade confirmed that Brigadier General Peter M. Dawkins, USA (Ret.)Continue reading "DAWKINS IN AS RUMSON GRAND MARSHAL"
RFH SCOUTS GET THEIR EAGLE WINGS
Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School “When I immigrated to this country from Ireland and attained my first job, my Manager was an Eagle Scout,” said Jennifer Gallagher.Continue reading "RFH SCOUTS GET THEIR EAGLE WINGS"
WEEKEND: A HOMECOMING FOR NJ SUPERSTARS
It’s a Count Basie Homecoming for JACQUIE LEE — seen here performing at a 2012 Rockit! concert in Red Bank — when the VOICE runner-up who wowed everyone from JenniferContinue reading "WEEKEND: A HOMECOMING FOR NJ SUPERSTARS"
FIVE-STAR SERVICE, AT JBJ SOUL KITCHEN
Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen is the site of a local initiative in the YMCA New Jersey Youth and Government Day of Service program, on Saturday, December 14. From pressContinue reading "FIVE-STAR SERVICE, AT JBJ SOUL KITCHEN"
SAVING A FORTUNE, IN RB REAL ESTATE
Red Bank’s T. Thomas Fortune House, pictured in a 2011 file photo, is the subject of an ongoing effort to rescue and preserve the property as a community cultural center.Continue reading "SAVING A FORTUNE, IN RB REAL ESTATE"
WEEKEND: FRESH AIR, DEAD AIR, PLEIN AIR
Multi-instrumentalist maestro Marc Muller (above right) leads his Dead On Live ensemble back to the Basie Friday night. Keyboard wiz Matt Wade (below) plays a concert for the Boys andContinue reading "WEEKEND: FRESH AIR, DEAD AIR, PLEIN AIR"
VISIONS OF SERVICE, FOR RBR VOLUNTEER
Pictured (from left to right) are VISIONS volunteers Hannah Burke, RBR student Hannah Haugenes of Little Silver, Anna Weissman (leader), and Dione McClenaghan constructing one of the five dog housesContinue reading "VISIONS OF SERVICE, FOR RBR VOLUNTEER"
WEEKEND: OLD MASTERS, HISTORIC HAUNTS
Illusionist extraordinaire Mike Super materializes for an evening of large-scale prestidigitation at the Basie tonight. Friday, October 25: RED BANK: At the Count Basie Theatre — where a “ghost light” isContinue reading "WEEKEND: OLD MASTERS, HISTORIC HAUNTS"
MIDDLETOWN: PLAYERS PLAY ON AT LIBRARY
The former library, newly rebranded the Navesink Arts Center, is transformed into a spacious reading room and reception area for Monmouth Players productions. Below, Lori Renick (left) co-stars in theContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: PLAYERS PLAY ON AT LIBRARY"
BORO SCHOOL ENCOURAGES KIDS TO WALK IT
Students who attend Shrewsbury Boro School are encouraged to walk or bike to school with their families on October 16, as part of the nationwide Safe Route to School initiative.Continue reading "BORO SCHOOL ENCOURAGES KIDS TO WALK IT"
A ‘FIRST’ FOR WEISS, AT LUNCH BREAK GALA
Famed Red Bank area rock photographer Mark Weiss has announced the donation of a series of classic rock and roll portraits from the 1970s and 1980s, to benefit the borough-based nonprofit Lunch Break andContinue reading "A ‘FIRST’ FOR WEISS, AT LUNCH BREAK GALA"
RBR STUDENTS NASHVILLE BOUND FOR GALA
RBR students Patrick Martini (Union Beach) and Matthew Rosen (Little Silver) were recently named to the country’s All-National Honors Ensembles, sponsored by the National Association for Music Education. Both willContinue reading "RBR STUDENTS NASHVILLE BOUND FOR GALA"
WEEKEND: REGATTA, TEA, A MAN IN A TREE…
‘On Borrowed Time’ continues its run at the Two River Theater, above. Judith Krall Russo, below, talks tea and women in history at the Eastern Branch Monmouth County Library Saturday.Continue reading "WEEKEND: REGATTA, TEA, A MAN IN A TREE…"
The orchestra seats have been covered in plastic at the Count Basie for tonight’s appearance by fruit-smashing comedian Gallagher. Still: pity the housekeeping crew. Troubador Pat Guadagno, below, is atContinue reading "WEEKEND: WORMS, TRUCKS ‘N SMASHED FRUIT"
YOUR WEEKEND OPTIONS, RIGHT HERE
Images of 20th century Red Bank and other Monmouth County locales are featured in a show of photos from the Dorn’s Collection beginning Saturday at Red Bank Frameworks. (Click toContinue reading "YOUR WEEKEND OPTIONS, RIGHT HERE"
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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 ...