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RED BANK: INTERSECTION REMAKE NEARS COMPLETION
New traffic median designed to improve safety at notorious Red Bank intersection nears completion. (click to read)
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DEVELOPER ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Developer, philanthropist, and convicted 1980's racketeer Warren Diamond was arrested for allegedly assaulting his business partner in a Fort Monmouth golf club. (Click to read)
RED BANK: NO CHARGES IN MAY PEDESTRIAN DEATH
Prosecutors: No charges against the driver in a May crash that took the life of a 20-year-old Frankie Luna Santamaria of Red Bank. (click to read)
RED BANK: FAMILY MOURNS MAN KILLED WALKING HOME FROM WORK
Frank Luna Santamaria was killed by a car while walking home from work. His family is raising money to pay for a funeral in Mexico. (click to read)
RED BANK: PEDESTRIAN DIES FROM INJURIES
RED BANK: A 20-year-old borough man has died of injuries sustained when he was struck by a car last week, police said. (Click to read more.)
RED BANK: PEDESTRIAN CRITICAL AFTER CAR STRIKE
An unidentified man remained in critical condition late Thursday after being struck by a car on Bridge Avenue Wednesday night.
RED BANK: ONE HURT AS CAR HITS HOUSE
RED BANK: Sleeping man struck by brick as car crashes into Newman Springs Road house early Thursday, police said.
RED BANK: TWO HURT IN ROLLOVER CRASH
RED BANK: In yet another crash involving a rollover, two motorists were injured when their vehicles collided Friday afternoon, police say.
RED BANK: A borough woman suffered minor injuries when struck by a minivan while crossing Bridge Avenue Tuesday night, police say.
RED BANK: MONTHLONG ROADWORK TO BEGIN
The northbound lane of Bridge Avenue in Red Bank between Chestnut Street and Drs. Parker Boulevard will be closed between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily for the month ofContinue reading "RED BANK: MONTHLONG ROADWORK TO BEGIN"
RED BANK: MORE KIOSKS, YES; APPS, MAYBE
Wiring for kiosks along Monmouth Street was installed when the street was refurbished two years ago. Kiosks on Bridge Avenue would be solar-powered. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click toContinue reading "RED BANK: MORE KIOSKS, YES; APPS, MAYBE"
CHOWDA HOUSE TAKES RED BANK DOWN EAST
Chef Glenn Kovacs at work in the new Chowda House, set to open Saturday. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD It’s been almost a year and a half sinceContinue reading "CHOWDA HOUSE TAKES RED BANK DOWN EAST"
AN OASIS OF COLOR
The traffic island at Monmouth Street and Bridge Avenue in Red Bank, home to a rail-crossing gate, was lush and bright with well-tended plantings Thursday. Anybody know who gets theContinue reading "AN OASIS OF COLOR"
BEWITCHED ON BRIDGE
A Manhattan transplant turned go-getter on the greater Green, stylist Glen Goldbaum hosts “a magical evening of fantasy, hair, art and more” at his two West Side salons. (Photo byContinue reading "BEWITCHED ON BRIDGE"
BRIDGE AVENUE VAN FIRE DOUSED
A volunteer Red Bank firefighter gives a final wet-down to the engine compartment of a van parked behind a  house at 232 Bridge Avenue Sunday morning. Information about the causeContinue reading "BRIDGE AVENUE VAN FIRE DOUSED"
SAFETY PUSH MAKES IT TO MASTER PLAN
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Red Bank’s team of two-wheeled street safety activists earned a small victory Monday night in their effort to make borough paths safer and more accessible to bicyclistsContinue reading "SAFETY PUSH MAKES IT TO MASTER PLAN"
CALENDAR CONFLICT SPURS EVENTS REVIEW
Freddie Boynton and members of the Celestial Lodge had a beef to air about a block party. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It hadn’t happenedContinue reading "CALENDAR CONFLICT SPURS EVENTS REVIEW"
NEW LOOK FOR PRIMAS, CIGARS ON WALLACE
The new-look Primas features bright colors and luxurious merchandise at affordable prices, the owners say. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Primas Home on Broad StreetContinue reading "NEW LOOK FOR PRIMAS, CIGARS ON WALLACE"
DEVELOPER GETS REPAID, PLEDGES PROGRESS
Developer Roger Mumford is getting his money back from Red Bank, and intends to continue his Lincoln Square project soon as possible. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "DEVELOPER GETS REPAID, PLEDGES PROGRESS"
INFURIATED BUILDER BLASTS RED TAPE
Roger Mumford says he won’t proceed with his West Side development project until he gets more cooperation from the town. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "INFURIATED BUILDER BLASTS RED TAPE"
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SNEAKERS OVER BROAD
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sneakers hanging from the overhead wires on Broad Street.
PIANO TRASHED
Left out to take at 83 River Street. Property owner is a touring musician. Studio and home. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris H ...
FALL COLORS IN RED BANK
redbankgreen's Partyline captures peaking fall foliage on a Red Bank street corner.
FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
WALK FOR DEMOCRACY
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center led a "Walk for Democracy" Sunday from Riverside Gardens Park to the cultral center on Drs. James Park ...
Go big or go home
On the redbankgreen Partyline: Gourd display at Lighthouse on its penultimate night of the season.
MARIGOLDEN SUNSHINE
Partyline photo captures October sunshine hitting marigolds for sale ahead of Dia de Los Muertos.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
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