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A “very hot and humid air mass” is expected to drive temperatures in the greater Red Bank area to the mid-90s Wednesday, prompting government agencies to issue health advisories toContinue reading "TEMPS IN MID-90S EXPECTED TODAY"
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ATRIUM ADDITION HITS GROUND RUNNING
A makeover of the vacant lot in the foreground is slated to begin shortly after the start of construction of six-story structure between the two Riverside Avenue high-rises in theContinue reading "ATRIUM ADDITION HITS GROUND RUNNING"
WE GOT US ANOTHER LEANER
A parking meter on Globe Court in Red Bank appeared Monday to have had a rough weekend. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of May 27 to June 3, 2011. This information  is unedited. Burglary, Theft and CriminalContinue reading "THIEF TAKES CASH DROPPED ON SHOP FLOOR"
RED BANK POLICE BLOTTER
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of  May 20 to May 27, 2011. This information  is unedited. Theft occurring between 5-20-11Continue reading "RED BANK POLICE BLOTTER"
FAMILY KEEPS A BIRDS-EYE VIEW ON THE PAST
The windmill, a Rumson landmark, outside the home at 37 Ward Avenue. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI By now, the Taylor family is used toContinue reading "FAMILY KEEPS A BIRDS-EYE VIEW ON THE PAST"
LEANER BECOMES A SPARKER
Sparking wires attached to a utility pole on Broad Street near East Bergen Place in Red Bank brought out volunteer firefighters and an electricity company crew around 8 p.m. Thursday.Continue reading "LEANER BECOMES A SPARKER"
RIVERFEST IS BACK AND IN DEMAND
Vincenzo Sorriso of Sicilia Café inspects his new gelato cart, which will make its debut at RiverFest this weekend. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI It’s unlikely that Riverfest willContinue reading "RIVERFEST IS BACK AND IN DEMAND"
RODS, REELS & BLUE WATER IN RED BANK
Tables are set for a possible Thursday night opening of Blue Water Seafood at 9 Broad Street. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI On Red Bank’s Broad Street, a hustleContinue reading "RODS, REELS & BLUE WATER IN RED BANK"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Last week, Where Have I Seen This? ran a shot that several seagull-eyed readers recognized in an instant. A couple of of them had the location wrong, but their confusionContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
BRIEF SNAFU ON BROAD
Maybe it was the torrid heat, who knows? But things seemed to go serially wrong for a brief time in downtown Red Bank Wednesday. First, a sewer lateral gave outContinue reading "BRIEF SNAFU ON BROAD"
DIVERSITY PLEDGE MAKES ROOM FOR ATHEISM
Red Bank has adopted a diversity statement as a “tremendous strength and asset to the community.” (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The Red Bank HumanContinue reading "DIVERSITY PLEDGE MAKES ROOM FOR ATHEISM"
Recent activity involving Middletown police. This report, from the township police department, appears here unedited. • On May 26, 2011 at approximately 3:30 pm Corporal Bernie Chenoweth responded to aContinue reading "BEATING THE HEAT… IN A DOLLHOUSE?"
AUTHORITIES SEARCHING RIVER AGAIN
A helicopter, above, and a State Police boat searched the upper Navesink River near Hubbards Bridge late Tuesday morning. (Click to enlarge) For the second time in 11 days, lawContinue reading "AUTHORITIES SEARCHING RIVER AGAIN"
KARMIC CALLOUT FOR VEGAN EATERY
Good Karma Café opened in Red Bank last July. (Click to enlarge) Red Bank’s Good Karma Café got some good feedback from a restaurant reviewer in Sunday’s New York Times.
Recent activity involving Middletown police. This report, from the township police department, appears here unedited. • On May 21, 2011 at approximately 1:25 am Patrolman Richard Fulham was on patrolContinue reading "SCREAMING AT COP GETS PASSENGER CUFFS"
SPRING IS IN THE HUMID AIR
A young couple enjoy an early taste of  summer at Red Bank’s Marine Park Friday afternoon, as temperatures soared to nearly 85 degrees and humidity counts neared 60 percent. TheContinue reading "SPRING IS IN THE HUMID AIR"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS, MAN?
Only one reader wrote in to identify last week’s Where, a photo of a sign reading “Exit to River Rd.” tacked to a tree trunk.
A LEANER, MEANER CUT OF RIBEYE
Alone in an idealized Red Bank of the mind, Tim Cronin models a new look and readies a new edition of The Ribeye Brothers for a Memorial Weekend wingding atContinue reading "A LEANER, MEANER CUT OF RIBEYE"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of  May 6 to May 13, 2011. They were provided out of sequence; the MayContinue reading "VICTIM REPORTS GUN DISPLAYED IN ROBBERY"
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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.
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 ...