Almost totally obscured by scaffolding all summer, the view from the BasieCam this morning reveals a made-over performance space as it nears completion. (Click to enlarge) Taking a major step in its against-the-clock interior renovation project, workers at the Count...

By TOM CHESEK Well, that was certainly the summer that was: the season of beach badges, clam shooters and Met meltdowns is barely a week old, but over at the Count Basie Theatre it's a time to shut off the...

RED BANK: Improv Jam troupe's jamming, but in a jam, again, faced with losing its space in the Count Basie Performing Arts Academy.

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

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

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

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

RED BANK: Singer Grace Potter kicks things off at the Basie Center's new Vogel performance space. Here's the initial lineup of acts.

RED BANK: Borough forms committee to explore expansion of outdoor dining into public spaces as town prepares to enter COVID-19 recovery phase.

RED BANK: A hard rain's forecast before sunshine returns this weekend. Here's the extended outlook for the Greater Green.

RED BANK: By 4-1 vote, council approves members of new redevelopment agency, along with a second group to serve as technical advisors.

RED BANK: Now under the Basie wing, the Monmouth Conservatory of Music finds its first real, new home on Chestnut Street.

RED BANK: Forget a new parking garage for now. A study finds the borough's parking operation "broken" and says that needs to be fixed first.

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

RED BANK: Count Basie Theatre will go ahead with a planned January 13 concert despite the death last week of Smithereens lead singer Pat DiNizio.

Red Bank's Phoenix Productions goes "Into the Woods" at the Basie...and Middletown's Monmouth Players go "Moon Over Buffalo" at Navesink Arts...as the fall stage season heats up on the greater Green.

RED BANK: Butcher buys Monmouth Street building, securing the future of his shop and the recording studio upstairs. Joining them soon: a new restaurant.

RED BANK: Five candidates, including two incumbents, stake out positions on development, taxes, the charter school and more at annual forum.