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FOR RBR PHOTOGS, MAJOR EXPOSURE
Among the photos featured in the Red Bank Regional VPA Senior Art Show are THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOU AND ME by Margot Foster of Middletown and DOUBLE TAKE by AmandaContinue reading "FOR RBR PHOTOGS, MAJOR EXPOSURE"
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BAIT SHOP LANDS OK; HOTEL PLAN TABLED
The former Harper’s Copy Center on East Front Street won approval for conversion to a bait and tackle shop. (Click to enlarge) Neighbors raised a stink about the prospect ofContinue reading "BAIT SHOP LANDS OK; HOTEL PLAN TABLED"
MORE HEARINGS EXPECTED ON AVAYA PLAN
The Avaya property hearing saw more than 200 people in attendance, but no decision was made by the planning board. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "MORE HEARINGS EXPECTED ON AVAYA PLAN"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Last week’s Where, featuring a bridal-gown wearing mannequin seen from below, turned out to be as intriguing to readers as it was to redbankgreen. What on earth was it doingContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
It was Girls Night Out at Red Bank’s Downtown nightclub Wednesday, one of a series of events in the annual Paint the Town Pink celebration to raise awareness about, andContinue reading "CLUB AWASH IN PINK ON GIRLS NIGHT OUT"
Toeknee Bianchi created this video document of the 2010 Taste of Sea Bright tour, which returns Saturday. Think of it as a buffet — a great, big, sumptuous, surprising, eclectic,Continue reading "GOOD TASTE IS A TROLLEY HOP AWAY"
TONY SMILES ON TRTC’s ‘BREL’ TROUPE
Actor (and newly minted Tony nominee) Forrest McClendon joins already-Tony’d director Dan Ostling when Two River Theater Company begins its engagement of JACQUES BREL on May 17. Just hours afterContinue reading "TONY SMILES ON TRTC’s ‘BREL’ TROUPE"
The Monmouth Boat Club opened its 2011 season last weekend by hosting the the 50th Annual Long John Regatta for Lightning Class sailboats. redbankgreen lensman Peter Lindner was out onContinue reading "REGATTA OPENS SAILING SEASON"
ENOUGH TO GIVE ONE GAS
Amid a national spike in gasoline prices, Sea Bright Service Station is the apparent winner in the race to $4-a-gallon gas in the greater Green. On Tuesday, the Ocean AvenueContinue reading "ENOUGH TO GIVE ONE GAS"
FAIR HAVENITE REPORTS $70K BULLION THEFT
The crime reports below were provided by the Fair Haven Police Department for the month of April 2011. The information appears here unedited. 4/1/11 2 intoxicated juvenile males; 1 fromContinue reading "FAIR HAVENITE REPORTS $70K BULLION THEFT"
TEAK CHANGES HANDS
Restaurateur George Lyristis, below, says he and others bought the restaurant to keep it from going under. (Click to enlarge) An investment group led by Bistro at Red Bank ownerContinue reading "TEAK CHANGES HANDS"
M’TOWN: ALLEGED COP-WHACKER BUSTED
The crime reports below were provided by the Middletown Township Police Department. The information appears here unedited. • On April 22, 2011 Detective Daniel Sullivan received information from Detective JasonContinue reading "M’TOWN: ALLEGED COP-WHACKER BUSTED"
TRTC’s NEXT SEASON: 8 SHOWS, NO WAITING
Artistic director John Dias, below, and the Two River Theater announced the lineup of shows for the 2011-’12 season Monday night. (Click to enlarge) By TOM CHESEK The onstage ensembleContinue reading "TRTC’s NEXT SEASON: 8 SHOWS, NO WAITING"
SCHOOL’S IN AT FAIR HAVEN LODGE
Gene and Debbie Trotta outside the former Masonic lodge on River Road in Fair Haven, which is now home to their pre-school, Smart Start. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click toContinue reading "SCHOOL’S IN AT FAIR HAVEN LODGE"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of April 22 to April 29, 2011. The information appears here unedited. Theft occurring onContinue reading "THEFTS REPORTED AT RED BANK EATERIES"
FROM GARAGE, POP’S PLANS TO HIT THE ROAD
Produce from the vegetable garden outside Pop’s Garage in the Grove West will be used in dishes. (Click to enlarge) Pop’s Garage, a popular Mexican restaurant on the boardwalk inContinue reading "FROM GARAGE, POP’S PLANS TO HIT THE ROAD"
Red Bank’s KaBoomFest kicked off its 2011 fundraising season Thursday night with a tent party on the lawn of Hovnanian Enterprises’ HQ, followed by a sample pyrotechnics show on theContinue reading "POPPING OFF AT MAPLE COVE"
Coming to Red Bank Middle School tonight: the twirlingest, flyingest, dunkingest Harlem Wizards.
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
She’s all set for her walk down the aisle… Now, which way to Westminster Abbey? If you can ID our own Kate Middleton, drop us a line here, please.
Guests wandered among sale items at Primas Home furniture store on Broad Street in Red Bank Tuesday evening for a cocktail fundraiser for Lunch Break, the feed-everyone-without-questions soup kitchen onContinue reading "MINGLING FOR LUNCH BREAK"
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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 ...