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The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of May 25 to June 1, 2012. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring onContinue reading "THREE CHARGED WITH IMPERSONATING COPS"
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By JOHN T. WARD The owner of a Fair Haven antiques shop was held up at gunpoint by a robber who fled with the contents of a safe, police reportedContinue reading "ARMED ROBBER HITS FAIR HAVEN SHOP"
FOOD, MUSIC, SUMMER NIGHT ON THE RIVER…
Scenes from the opening night of the three-day Riverfest food and music festival in Red Bank’s Marine Park Friday. (Photos by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) The National Weather ServiceContinue reading "FOOD, MUSIC, SUMMER NIGHT ON THE RIVER…"
GOING HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH BRAIN DISEASE
Carol Schulte during one of her regular workouts earlier this week.  (Photos by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) By STACIE FANELLI Sixteen years ago, Carol Schulte, an aerobic-dancing instructor andContinue reading "GOING HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH BRAIN DISEASE"
YO! WASSUP WITH ALL THE FRO-YO?
The newest entry in Red Bank’s yogurt wars is Yo Mon, above. Below, the self-serve bar at Kravings. (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER Pizza counters, costume jewelers, cupcake shops,Continue reading "YO! WASSUP WITH ALL THE FRO-YO?"
WOODY’S SURFS OVER TO SNACK SHACK
Customers lined up on Memorial Day, below, at the new Woody’s Ocean Hut in Sea Bright.  (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER Where others have tried and wiped out, ChrisContinue reading "WOODY’S SURFS OVER TO SNACK SHACK"
BUSKING IN THE GLORY OF STREET LIFE
Clockwise from top left: A Cool Blues Duo, Jeff & Elaine, The Al Wright Unit and Peas & Carrots are among the acts taking it to the streets for RedContinue reading "BUSKING IN THE GLORY OF STREET LIFE"
TAKING IT TO THE RIVER FOR THREE-DAY FEST
A weekend’s serving of cheek-bulging chow and hip-shaking music take up residence in Red Bank’s Marine Park this weekend. (Photos by Dustin Racioppi. Click to enlarge.) By TOM CHESEK ItContinue reading "TAKING IT TO THE RIVER FOR THREE-DAY FEST"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Twenty-five of the 27 readers who wrote in to identify the four pastel-colored Adirondack chairs shown in last week’s photo got it right. The mistaken pair might want to takeContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
AGOSTINO, T. BERRY SQUARE PACKING IT IN
Agostino Antique’s home, at 21 Broad, is expected to have a new owner soon. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Downtown Red Bank’s economic recovery is not without itsContinue reading "AGOSTINO, T. BERRY SQUARE PACKING IT IN"
Rumson police, continuing a crackdown on illegal alcohol use by minors, arrested three young adults for possession late Sunday night, according to an announcement by Chief Richard Tobias. The crackdown,Continue reading "RUMSON NABS THREE TEENS FOR 12-PACK"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of May 18 to May 25, 2012. This information is unedited. Theft occurring at 60Continue reading "THREE WOMEN CHARGED WITH PROSTITUTION"
STOLEN LAPTOP HELD CHERISHED PHOTOS
Shakira Johnson with her son, Jakir, earlier this week. (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER Unlike most parents, Red Bank resident Shakira Johnson does not have the luxury of flippingContinue reading "STOLEN LAPTOP HELD CHERISHED PHOTOS"
LITTLE SILVER MAKES WAY FOR MORE PARKING
Bulldozers razed a house, seen in the distance below, to make way for a new parking lot.  (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER Not everyone likes the solution, but parkingContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER MAKES WAY FOR MORE PARKING"
Recent activity reports, unedited, as provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. • Mark Dorsey, age 25, from Furman Boulevard in Keyport, NJ, arrested on May 21, 2012 by PatrolmanContinue reading "KEEPING MIDDLETOWN COPS BUSY"
DUPRÉ PLUGS FEMME IN POST SWAN SONG
A screen grab of Ashley Dupré’s final sex-and-relationship advice column, which ran Saturday. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Moving on to what she calls “the next chapter inContinue reading "DUPRÉ PLUGS FEMME IN POST SWAN SONG"
FIREFIGHTERS DEDICATE 9/11 MEMORIAL
Red Bank volunteer firefighters and officials dedicated a new 9/11 monument outside borough hall Monday. Beginning and ending in prayer, the Memorial Day ceremony included speeches from those who hadContinue reading "FIREFIGHTERS DEDICATE 9/11 MEMORIAL"
ACCIDENT DEMO DRIVES HOME SAFETY LESSON
RBR students look on as emergency personnel perform an extrication of a ‘victim’ trapped in a vehicle. Below, Joy Jones displays a portrait of her son Steven as she speaksContinue reading "ACCIDENT DEMO DRIVES HOME SAFETY LESSON"
TURNING THEIR ATTENTION TO SUMMER…
Not everyone’s thinking about the beach. (Click to enlarge) Summer rolls in this weekend. “Unofficially,” as they say, though there’s no mistaking the change of gears, outerwear and mindsets thatContinue reading "TURNING THEIR ATTENTION TO SUMMER…"
GAY PRIDE TO PLANT A RED BANK FLAG
The June 20 event, at the Two River Theater, will feature an open mic for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youths to tell their stories. (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLEContinue reading "GAY PRIDE TO PLANT A RED BANK FLAG"
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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.
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.
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