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AN EYE, AND A NOSE, FOR THE BEACH
After a romp on the Sea Bright beach and lunch, Harley, a year-old red-nosed pit bull, seemed eager to get back out on the sand Wednesday afternoon. But Harley’s owner,Continue reading "AN EYE, AND A NOSE, FOR THE BEACH"
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A quick joke by Rabbi Bob Alper, from his YouTube channel. It’s a twist on the one that begins, “a priest, a minister and a rabbi walk into a bar…”Continue reading "YOU CALL THAT A RABBI?"
BOROUGH, SCHOOL BUDGET Q&As SLATED
Red Bank property owners with a yen to understand what’s going into this year’s tax bills will get two chances to ask in person this week — assuming they canContinue reading "BOROUGH, SCHOOL BUDGET Q&As SLATED"
Recent police activity as reported by the Middletown Police Department. These reports are unedited. • On March 31, 2011 Detective Daniel Sullivan was contacted by Detective Jeff Miller of theContinue reading "BUSY WEEK FOR MIDDLETOWN COPS"
‘ANNIE’ WHICH WAY YOU CAN, AT THE BASIE
At left, Carly Nelson is ANNIE (and Oliver is Sandy) in the Phoenix Productions staging of the musical favorite. At right, Annie and her fellow orphans bedevil Lauren J. CookeContinue reading "‘ANNIE’ WHICH WAY YOU CAN, AT THE BASIE"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Middletown Mayor Tony Fiore promised an on-time budget. Check. He said it’d be significantly smaller than 2010’s budget. Check. He also promised it would be within theContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: AVERAGE TAX TO RISE $60"
WORD ON THE STREET
Which is ruder: this sign on White Road in Little Silver, or the gift from the well-fed pooch that apparently prompted it? (Click to enlarge. On second thought…)
TAKING TO THE AIR
A skateboarder takes advantage of Monday’s warm weather by practicing ollies at Red Bank’s Riverside Gardens Park. Tuesday will be cooler, wetter and windier, says the National Weather Service. (PhotoContinue reading "TAKING TO THE AIR"
State police have charged an Ocean County man with drunken driving after an accident that killed a Middletown man on the Garden State Parkway Saturday night, NJ.com reported Sunday. KevinContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN MAN DIES IN PARKWAY CRASH"
THE WEEK IN REARVIEW
Actors David Hyde Pierce (of TV’s ‘Frazier’ fame) and Geoffrey Owens (‘The Cosby Show’) ran into one another at the March 26 opening of ‘Candida’ at the Red Bank’s TwoContinue reading "THE WEEK IN REARVIEW"
FORECAST: ARTY IN APRIL
Works by Shrewsbury artists Chelsea Moore (THE BIKE RIDE. left), Hong Yang (WORDS OF WISDOM, right) and other Red Bank Regional students are on display at the Guild of CreativeContinue reading "FORECAST: ARTY IN APRIL"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Last week’s image may have been more baffling than intended.
‘CANDIDA’ REVIEWS: A FRESH LOOK AT SHAW
Sue Cremin, who has the title role in ‘Candida,’ with TRTC artistic director John Dias after Saturday’s opening-night show. Below, former ‘Cosby Show‘ star Geoffrey Owens, right, returned to theContinue reading "‘CANDIDA’ REVIEWS: A FRESH LOOK AT SHAW"
TRENTON TROUT HEADED THIS WAY
A recent trout stocking notice at Shadow Lake in Middletown. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI If you haven’t gotten the reel ready for spring, now’s the time. The stateContinue reading "TRENTON TROUT HEADED THIS WAY"
THEATER FOUNDERS GIVE RIVERVIEW $5M
Bob Rechnitz, right, with wife Joan and Two River Theater board member Paul Kaylor at Saturday night’s opening of ‘Candida.’ (Click to enlarge) A planned $15 million revamping of theContinue reading "THEATER FOUNDERS GIVE RIVERVIEW $5M"
Two property owners want the former borough hall returned to Red Bank as a public asset. (Click to enlarge) As anticipated by Mayor Pasquale Menna, a lawsuit has been filedContinue reading "SUIT CALLS 51 MONMOUTH DEAL ‘ILLEGAL’"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of March 18 to March 25, 2011. The information appears here unedited. Theft occurring onContinue reading "QUIET WEEK ON THE STREETS OF RED BANK"
SEARCH FOR HEADLINE A TOTAL BUST
Strapped in for safety, a bust of Napoleon Bonaparte has been a passenger in Nick Tracy’s car in recent days as the 21-year-old Toms River man and the French emperorContinue reading "SEARCH FOR HEADLINE A TOTAL BUST"
LITTLE ELBOW ROOM AS YMCA GETS MAKEOVER
Kristen Sidun of Little Silver says she doesn’t mind the temporarily cramped conditions. Below, a schematic of the interior changes underway. (Click to enlarge) They’re sweating it out cheek-by-jowl atContinue reading "LITTLE ELBOW ROOM AS YMCA GETS MAKEOVER"
TACO TIME IN RED BANK
Cynda Raffensperger, forefront, and Emilie Hansen, take in the view of Broad Street while catching lunch at Surf Taco, which opened Thursday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "TACO TIME IN RED BANK"
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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.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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