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PIEHOLE: TWO OPENINGS, A RETURN & A MOVE
Long the home of the Little Kraut, the building at the corner of Bridge Avenue and Oakland Street in Red Bank now hosts a two-story version of the relocated SanContinue reading "PIEHOLE: TWO OPENINGS, A RETURN & A MOVE"
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FAIR HAVEN SNOW ANGELS COME OUT IN FORCE
What happened to the snow? Must be the work of Snow Angels — such as Knollwood seventh-grader Emma DeSantis, who recently assisted Nancy Drake with snow removal as part ofContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN SNOW ANGELS COME OUT IN FORCE"
FAIR HAVEN: COUCH POTATO CUISINE
At Cravin Haven, Fair Haven’s Anthony Mazzucca is building some seriously big sandwiches. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS Couch potatoes around The Green: put on your cleanestContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: COUCH POTATO CUISINE"
FAIR HAVEN: FOOD MARKET TO REOPEN FRIDAY
A “Now Hiring” sign appears in the window of Balderose Fine Foods in the run up to its reopening this week. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS AfterContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FOOD MARKET TO REOPEN FRIDAY"
FAIR HAVEN: GREY ON GREY ON THE NAVESINK
Hey, it may be cold, damp and foggy, but it’s still and always our beautiful Navesink River, right? A somewhat icy-slushy version was seen from the Fair Haven town dockContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: GREY ON GREY ON THE NAVESINK"
FAIR HAVEN SPARED IN SUIT OVER RACE DEATH
Racers during last September’s Tour de Fair Haven. Cole Porter, below, died after an accident in the first race that day. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A lawsuitContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN SPARED IN SUIT OVER RACE DEATH"
FAIR HAVEN WARMS TO POND OFFER
Schwenker’s Pond, on River Road, empties into Shippee’s Pond and then the Navesink River. The long-vacant Doremus house, below, was demolished earlier this month. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN WARMS TO POND OFFER"
There’s a whiff of the sea to go with your evening cocktail at the newly opened Tiki Bar at Driftwood in Sea Bright.  (Click to enlarge) redbankgreen’s PieHole is all about localContinue reading "PIEHOLE: A CHRISTMAS FEAST"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PHILLY IN PHAIR HAVEN
Umberto’s Phlly cheese steak sandwich with onions. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) When it comes to cheese steak, it’s often best not to look too closely orContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? PHILLY IN PHAIR HAVEN"
TREE LIGHTINGS TO LIGHT UP THE GREEN
Tree lightings, such as the annual ceremony in Sea Bright, bring light therapy to the Green this weekend. Below, an archived favorite shot from the 2008 Westside tree lighting inContinue reading "TREE LIGHTINGS TO LIGHT UP THE GREEN"
FAIR HAVEN: APRÈS THE BIRD, A LIGHT LUNCH
The Caprese panini at Tavolo. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) What’s for lunch? Gee, who can even think of food today? But hey, we gotta eat, right?Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: APRÈS THE BIRD, A LIGHT LUNCH"
‘EVERYTHING WAS RIGHT’ IN CYCLIST’S LIFE
Megan Porter at her Shrewsbury home earlier this month. Her husband, Cole, below, on the morning of his fatal accident. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD He was goingContinue reading "‘EVERYTHING WAS RIGHT’ IN CYCLIST’S LIFE"
The owner of an investment firm based in Fair Haven was arrested Monday on charges he ran an $18 million Ponzi scheme, federal authorities said. Louis J. Spina, 56, formerlyContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FEDS CHARGE $18 MILLION SCAM"
AT RFH: TIME TO TALK, ON HEROIN EPIDEMIC
Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni will address the area’s heroin epidemic tonight, November 18, during a presentation at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School entitled “It’s Time to Talk.” Press release fromContinue reading "AT RFH: TIME TO TALK, ON HEROIN ...
FAIR HAVEN: MOONRISE AT SUNSET
Two views of our beautiful Navesink River: looking east, above, and west, below, from the Fair Haven municipal pier shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday. (Photo by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: MOONRISE AT SUNSET"
Recent crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Fair Haven Police Department. •September 1st: A Gentry Drive resident reported the Theft of a hockey net, Sgt. Dykstra tookContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: POLICE BLOTTER"
If you look really, really closely, you’ll see there’s a girl in the back seat of the car giving the Google Street View camera a peace sign as it didContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: PEACE, GOOGLE WIZARDS"
FAIR HAVEN: A WALK IN THE WOODS
Seven-year-old Anna Gredell, above, took careful notes as Jeff Dement (center in photo at right) of the American Littoral Society detailed elements of a holly leaf at the Fair HavenContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: A WALK IN THE WOODS"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
You can’t miss it, right? If you’ve seen the above, please tell us Where, via this email address: [email protected]. Last week’s Where Have I Seen This? was an easy oneContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
SHREWSBURY: D’JEET HARVESTS THE GROVE
Chef/owner of d’jeet Casey Pesce harvesting greens at the Grove. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS When Casey Pesce, chef/owner of d’jeet in the Grove was studyingContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: D’JEET HARVESTS THE GROVE"
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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.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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