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RED BANK: A PLACE AT THE TABLE, FOR CHARITY
Top interior designers and favorite local restaurants join forces for The Giving Tables, an exhibit of themed table settings on display at Town & Country Kitchen and Bath, with proceedsContinue reading "RED BANK: A PLACE AT THE TABLE, FOR CHARITY"
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RUMSON: ‘TIS A MARCHING ON THE GREEN
The third annual Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade commences this Sunday afternoon, March 8, capping a season of celebrations that extend into the week to come. Those minty Shamrock ShakesContinue reading "RUMSON: ‘TIS A MARCHING ON THE GREEN"
RED BANK: SANTA BASIE, HURRY DOWN
Clockwise from top left: Jinglebell fundraiser concerts featuring Tim McLoone’s Holiday Express (December 18), Brian Kirk and the Jirks (December 20), Darlene Love (December 21) and Bobby Bandiera (December 22)Continue reading "RED BANK: SANTA BASIE, HURRY DOWN"
RED BANK: COATS, BABY ITEMS NEEDED
Winter coats for people of all ages — and essentials for infants — are among the most-wanted items this season, as local businesses and nonprofits distribute food, clothing and toiletriesContinue reading "RED BANK: COATS, BABY ITEMS NEEDED"
THANKSGIVING: TWO PLACES TO EAT FOR FREE
Volunteers will once again serve a traditional spread at Lunch Break, above, while Surf Taco is offering food from its menu of Mexican dishes. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click toContinue reading "THANKSGIVING: TWO PLACES TO EAT FOR FREE"
RED BANK: LUNCH BREAK GETS $1 MILLION
The donation will ensure completion of a major expansion of the soup kitchen now underway, officials said. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD RedContinue reading "RED BANK: LUNCH BREAK GETS $1 MILLION"
FAIR HAVEN: GARDENERS SHARE HARVEST
Master gardener Cindy Skoe in the Fair Haven Community Garden. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON Among the plots in Fair Haven’s community garden is an areaContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: GARDENERS SHARE HARVEST"
ST. GEORGE’S ART FAIR MOVES TO LABOR DAY
SUNFLOWER NEST by Avery Brighton was among the prize-winning works displayed at last year’s Canterbury Art Show…A Tapestry of the Arts. The three-day festival returns on Labor Day weekend toContinue reading "ST. GEORGE’S ART FAIR MOVES TO LABOR DAY"
TOYMASTERS HOSTS CHRISTMAS IN JULY
This July, kids can celebrate Christmas at Toymasters in Red Bank.Voted “New Jersey’s Best Toy Store” by New Jersey Monthly magazine, Toymasters is partnering with the borough-based nonprofit Lunch BreakContinue reading "TOYMASTERS HOSTS CHRISTMAS IN JULY"
Press release from Lunch Break of Red Bank This Saturday, June 28, the Red Bank-based nonprofit Lunch Break and The Community YMCA are co-sponsoring a Community Health Fair, at CYMCA’sContinue reading "A COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR IN RED BANK"
With the Affordable Health Care Act’s open enrollment period scheduled to end on March 31, Lunch Break of Red Bank will host a series of enrollment assistance sessions,  in whichContinue reading "LUNCH BREAK OFFERS HEALTH INSURANCE HELP"
A DAY OF GRATITUDE TO VETS AND ROSIES
The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored a holiday gathering at Nauvoo Restaurant in Fair Haven on December 7. More than 40 members attended the luncheon, in additionContinue reading "A DAY OF GRATITUDE TO VETS AND ROSIES"
RED BANK: HOW TO HELP THOSE WHO NEED IT
A challenging economy means more families need help this year, says Gwen Love, Lunch Break’s executive director. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS With Thanksgiving and ChristmasContinue reading "RED BANK: HOW TO HELP THOSE WHO NEED IT"
SPECIAL GUESTS AND FESTS, AT LOCAL SCHOOLS
Children’s book author-illlustrator and award winning educator Timothy Bellavia comes to Tower Hill School in Red Bank, as part of a special presentation for students on Friday, October 18. AContinue reading "SPECIAL GUESTS AND FESTS, AT LOCAL SCHOOLS"
A ‘FIRST’ FOR WEISS, AT LUNCH BREAK GALA
Famed Red Bank area rock photographer Mark Weiss has announced the donation of a series of classic rock and roll portraits from the 1970s and 1980s, to benefit the borough-based nonprofit Lunch Break andContinue reading "A ‘FIRST’ FOR WEISS, AT LUNCH BREAK GALA"
RED BANK: VENISON TACOS FOR LUNCH
Volunteers served up a game-meat lunch that included venison tacos at Lunch Break on Tuesday. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS The Sportsman Channel’s Hunt.Fish.Feed outreach programContinue reading "RED BANK: VENISON TACOS FOR LUNCH"
LUNCH BREAK FACING SEVERE SHORTAGE
Bare shelves indicate a critical shortage of food items at Lunch Break’s Red Bank facility. The charitable nonprofit that marks 30 years of service in 2013 is putting out theContinue reading "LUNCH BREAK FACING SEVERE SHORTAGE"
RED BANK: SOME NIGHT LIFE FOR LUNCH BREAK
Dozens of Lunch Break supporters turned out at Red Bank’s Downtown Wednesday night to help kick off a drive toward a major fundraising gala for the the borough-based food pantryContinue reading "RED BANK: SOME NIGHT LIFE FOR LUNCH BREAK"
RED BANK: GARDENERS GIVE TO LUNCH BREAK
Fresh produce is available for the taking at the Red Bank soup kitchen. (Photo by Sarah Klepner. Click to enlarge) By SARAH KLEPNER In addition to serving hot meals andContinue reading "RED BANK: GARDENERS GIVE TO LUNCH BREAK"
RED BANK: STOCKING LUNCH BREAK’S PANTRY
With kids from the Rockit Youth Music Program providing a soundtrack, volunteers sorted donations at the Red Bank Middle School for a Lunch Break food drive Saturday. The event, markingContinue reading "RED BANK: STOCKING LUNCH BREAK’S PANTRY"
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PEACE, LOVE AND JUGGLING
Music and flow arts filled Riverside Gardens Park Friday night at the free flow arts meetup hosted by Cirque de Peace, with guest band Sweet ...
IMMIGRATION PROTESTS CONTINUE
Protests against a wave of immigration arrests in Red Bank and nationwide continued for a third and fourth straight day on Shrewsbury Avenue ...
CARS, BARS AND VANS
Middletown resident Rob King was cruising through the Red Bank municipal parking lot behind the Dublin House Saturday night in his 1969 Plym ...
TWO SHORTS IN FILMONEFEST
Leonardo Morales Pitalua, a 20-year-old animator who lived in Red Bank until February, will have two short films shown at FilmOneFest in Hig ...
LONG DOGGONE WAIT
Partyline photo: The driver of an e-bike and his human passenger wait at the Monmouth Street train crossing while a northbound NJ Transit tr ...
WE’RE LICHEN THIS FUNGHI!
A mushroom sprouts from the mouth-like hole in this lichen-covered tree on the grounds of Red Bank Primary School Tuesday morning.
HELL STRIP FIREWORKS
Revelers launched fireworks from the hell strip in front of a home on Drs. James Parker Boulevard on July 4, one of many impromptu and quest ...
SWIMMING, ER, SCULLING RIVER?
Partyline photo captures a single rower working their way up the Swimming River.
SUMMER SUNRISE
A stunning Sunrise on the Navesink River in Red Bank Tuesday June 30.
BRAZEN LAWLESSNESS?
Who does this? One of those famously (and, yes apocryphally) illegal-to-remove mattress tags lies on the plaza outside the Count Basie Cente ...
SUNNY SKIES, JAZZY VIBES AT RED BANK ARTS FEST
A jazz combo comprised of current and former students of the Red Bank-based Jazz Arts Project performed at the first Red Bank Arts Festival ...
COOL JUNE BRIDE RIDE
It’s a wedding thing. (Photo and text by Rosann Dal Pra)  
RED BANK CLASSIC 5k
Runners at the starting line of the Red Bank Classic 5k Saturday morning.
WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY AT COUNT BASIE FIELD
Solid turnout, festive vibes and a huge Mexico win: Count Basie Park World Cup Watch Party photos. (Click to read)
DOUBLE RAINBOW OVER RED BANK
Partyline contributor captures stunning double rainbow over Red Bank.
RED BANK: SINKHOLE ON SHREWSBURY AVE
Emergency sinkhole repairs closed Shrewsbury Avenue northbound traffic for most of the day Wednesday.
NAVESINK SUNRISE
Partyliner captures stunning sunrise over the Navesink River in Red Bank.
DRONES SCRUB BANK BUILDING
Partyline photo: A power washing drone was used to clean the exterior of the Ocean First Bank Building at 110 West Front Street recently.
MESSAGE TO READERS
Please stand by: A quick message to readers about a pause in news coverage.
IN THE DISTANCE, NEW STATUE UNVEILED
A new monument commemorating the 250th anniversary of US Independence is unveiled in a park that only has a Red Bank mailing address.