RED BANK: Holiday Express once again kicks off the season with holiday cheer, but this year takes the show virtual because of the pandemic.

RED BANK: A sure sign that the holiday season is here, the Christmas tree at Riverside Gardens Park gets readied for light-up.

RED BANK: Count Basie surprises construction workers with free lunch from food truck, served with quips by comedian Jon Stewart.

RED BANK: Consultant begins work on parking study with a forum that elicits familiar complaints and suggestions from merchants and residents.

RED BANK: Mayor and council shine spotlight on three charitable organizations, and the borough now has an official lapel pin.

RED BANK: On a beautiful summer evening, Rockit and Matt O'Ree Band play free concert for about 1,000 in Riverside Gardens Park.

RUMSON: After 14 years as mayor, during which he helped guide borough past Hurricane Sandy, Ekdahl retires early, citing the lure of winters in Florida.

RED BANK: Pilgrim Baptist celebrates the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr., with Rabbi Doug Sagal as guest speaker.

RED BANK: The Indie Street Film Festival returns for a seventh annual edition with a slate of 10 feature films and 57 short films at Basie venues.

Uplifting music, art shows, old-school jazz jams and a chance to help clean up the town: Red Bank offers some cool options this weekend.

RED BANK: Thousands watched the video and fell for it. Seventeen people tried to sign up. The story and people behind the "Self Service University" April Fools prank.

RED BANK: Opening this month, exhibit honoring editor and activist T. Thomas Fortune looks at his life, work and legacy.

RED BANK: Here's what council candidate Jacqueline Sturdivant said in response to a redbankgreen questionnaire.

RED BANK: Creative OPERAtions hosts 'Feed the Soul,' a free concert with a free meal at United Methodist Church.

RED BANK: Here's what Mark Taylor, a Republican running for council, sees as the big issues in town. Plus: how to cast your ballot.

RED BANK: Walking tours history app created by High Tech High students adds new themed routes.

RED BANK: Mayoral favorite Billy Portman is even more the entertainer than we knew, with movie roles and a 'filthy" rap record in his past.

RED BANK: Three candidates seek two seats on the borough council in the November 2 election. Here's what Sue Viscomi has to say about herself and the issues.

RED BANK: Three candidates seek two seats on the borough council in the November 2 election. Here's what Kate Triggiano has to say about herself and the issues.

RED BANK: Council takes up issue of naming streets, buildings and other public facilities as "memorials" for living honorees.