RED BANK: Pilgrim Baptist Church's Martin Luther King Day celebration inspires a bigger audience in a new, larger venue.

RED BANK: Building a career on "stupidly ignorant confidence," singer Sam MacPherson plays his first hometown show at the Basie's Vogel space next week.

RED BANK: Possible 'transit village' of high-density housing around train station gets its fullest airing yet.

RED BANK: "Miranda's Victim," a period film with scenes shot locally, to get a special screening with the director and actors Saturday.

RED BANK: Enjoy live music, food and more as Parks & Rec hosts second annual Hispanic Heritage celebration. RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 30.

RED BANK: After four-year absence, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra plays a sunset concert in Marine Park beside the beautiful Navesink River.

RED BANK: Six teachers and support personnel earn New Jersey Department of Education honors.

RED BANK: Pilgrim Baptist teams up with local law enforcement and Salvation Army for Christmas festival that draws more than 500 attendees.

RED BANK: It's Giving Tuesday. Here are some local organizations seeking help – and one that plans to give a boost to others.

RED BANK: Plan for 45 apartments on site of former Big Man's West approved. Builder plans to call it The Sax, in honor of Clarence Clemons.

RED BANK: Borough government and RiverCenter launch digital newsletters, giving residents and business owners more ways to stay informed.

RED BANK: Phoenix Productions to hold auditions for its autumn production of 'HAIR.'

RED BANK: For its production of 'School of Rock - the Musical," Phoenix seeks four triple-threat young performers. Audition info here.

RED BANK: YMCA forms volunteer Family Advisory Committee to help ensure that all area residents can learn, grow, and thrive.

RED BANK: With a deal to sell the second of two adjacent homes overlooking the Navesink River, Jon Stewart appears to have ended his time in town.

RED BANK: Comedian Jon Stewart has a deal to sell one of his two adjoining homes overlooking the Navesink River, according to a recent filing.

RED BANK: Monmouth Street lot derided as "disgusting" for decades gets OK for 32 apartments amid complaints about density.

RED BANK: RiverCenter names Samantha Bowers-Crader board chairperson, a position held by her father three decades ago.

RED BANK: Musician Bob Burger recovering after suffering onstage heart attack during show at the Count Basie Saturday night.

RED BANK: At zoning board, developer details plan for 32 apartments at Monmouth and Pearl; three other plans OK'd; ex-mayor learns he's a grandfather.