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After four years of waiting for a home victory under the lights, fans of Red Bank Regional’s varsity football team had their patience rewarded Friday night as the Bucs beatContinue reading "RBR GRABS FIRST NIGHT WIN; RBC ROLLS"
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CIAO, BASIL’S. IT’S ‘BIRRAVINO’ NOW.
Victor Rallo in the bicycle-decorated atrium of Birravino. Below, one of the long communal, or feste, tables in the dining room.  (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSONContinue reading "CIAO, BASIL’S. IT’S ‘BIRRAVINO’ NOW."
RED BANK: GRID STARS OF OLD
Photos of Red Bank High School football players, coaches and cheerleaders from the 1940s and ’50s give the lobby display case at borough hall a distinctly autumnal feel. The exhibit,Continue reading "RED BANK: GRID STARS OF OLD"
WHATS FOR LUNCH: FISH ‘N CHIPS BY THE SEA
The fried cod platter at the Sea Bright Fish Company. Below, Kim Cognata, one of the owners. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON “Our mission is toContinue reading "WHATS FOR LUNCH: FISH ‘N CHIPS BY THE SEA"
The girls’ soccer teams of Red Bank Catholic and Ocean Township faced off Thursday in a game with meaning beyond the score. This was the third annual Mya’s Cup, inContinue reading "GIRLS’ SOCCER: THIS ONE’S FOR MYA"
RED BANK: TODDLER, GREAT-GRANDMOM HIT
Emergency responders on the scene, above. Below, a State Police helicopter raises a cloud of dust at Count Basie Field while taking off for Neptune with one of the victimsContinue reading "RED BANK: TODDLER, GREAT-GRANDMOM HIT"
RED BANK: ARTIST v. BUD OVER VANILLA ICE
A screengrab from KUSA-TV’s report Tuesday showing Vanilla Ice in an ice cream truck of Ben Douglass’ design. Below, a detail of Douglass’ drawing. (Photo by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: ARTIST v. BUD OVER VANILLA ICE"
RED BANK: PRIVATE TRASH PICKUP WEIGHED
The impact of a switch on jobs will be considered, borough officials said. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Bids are in, and RedContinue reading "RED BANK: PRIVATE TRASH PICKUP WEIGHED"
Recent crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. Alexander Giuriceo, age 19, from Greenfield Way in Belford, NJ, arrested on August 27, 2014 byContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: CRIMES & ARRESTS"
RED BANK: PATRIZIA’S AMBROSIAL SIDE
A sampling of desserts from Patrizia’s. Below: the caramel cone. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON In a perfect world, calories would not count and sugary treatsContinue reading "RED BANK: PATRIZIA’S AMBROSIAL SIDE"
RED BANK: NEIGHBORS TO HOST YARD SALE
Before they get down to the important matter of a block party later that day, at least a dozen homeowners on Madison Avenue and St. Nicholas Place in Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: NEIGHBORS TO HOST YARD SALE"
A goal late in the first half was all the Rumson-Fair Haven boys’ soccer team could manage on the road against Red Bank Regional Tuesday afternoon, but by then theContinue reading "BOYS’ SOCCER: RBR NIPS R-FH, 2-1"
SEA BRIGHT: FRUITY JAMS WITH ZING
Holly Hindin at the Sea Bright Farmers’ Market last Thursday. (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON What’s the difference between jelly and jam? “Jelly is clear, whileContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: FRUITY JAMS WITH ZING"
RED BANK: FREE SHOES. NO STRINGS.
Do you walk to school or take the bus? Doesn’t matter. Any child who lives in Red Bank is eligible for a free pair of shoes from Doc Shoppe ownerContinue reading "RED BANK: FREE SHOES. NO STRINGS."
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Fair Haven Police Department for August, 2014. 08/08/14- Erick Aviles-Sibrian, 21, Red Bank, was placed under arrest for possession of underContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: ACCIDENTS YIELD DWI CHARGES"
SEA BRIGHT: SKIMBASH STORMS THE SURF
[slideshow_deploy id=’92753′]The pro and amateur participants in SkimBash, the Jersey Shore’s premiere skimboarding competition, enjoyed nearly two full days of great skimming weather and surf in Sea Bright this weekend.Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: SKIMBASH STORMS THE SURF"
RED BANK: STREET FAIR SHINES AGAIN
[slideshow_deploy id=’92747′] Sunday was a day of sunglasses, leashes, and bibs in downtown Red Bank for the annual late-summer edition of Street Fair, a fundraiser for the volunteer fire departmentContinue reading "RED BANK: STREET FAIR SHINES AGAIN"
LITTLE SILVER: RBR WORKER WAS ’80 ALUM
James King had worked at the school for more than 30 years. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) Red Bank Regional officials identified the employee who died afterContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: RBR WORKER WAS ’80 ALUM"
A touchdown pass from Eddie Hahn to Trevor Cowley in Red Bank Catholic’s 55-6 victory over Wall on Friday night is one of the four contenders for Top Play ofContinue reading "RBC TD: TOP PLAY OF THE WEEK?"
Looking for its 34th straight Shore Conference win, the Red Bank Catholic football team traveled to Wall Friday and came away with a smashing 55-6 victory. Quarterback Eddie Hahn shone,Continue reading "RED BANK CATHOLIC BLOWS THROUGH WALL"
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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.