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Department of Education Commissioner Bret Schundler is scheduled to visit the primary school tomorrow. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI New Jersey Education Commissioner Bret SchundlerContinue reading "SCHUNDLER PLANS RED BANK STOP"
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The crime reports appearing here were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of May 21 to May 28, 2010. This information appears here unedited. Theft occurringContinue reading "BLOTTER: METER MAID’S VEHICLE BURGLED"
STEVEN WRIGHT: PERIPHERAL VISIONARY
Steven Wright takes the stage at the Count Basie Theatre Friday night. By TOM CHESEK This shouldn’t come as any surprise, but Steven Wright in conversation comes off sounding anContinue reading "STEVEN WRIGHT: PERIPHERAL VISIONARY"
‘KRAUT’ IS OUT AS SAN REMO PLANS MOVE
Oakbridge Tavern, better known as the Little Kraut, has been sold to the owners of San Remo in Shrewsbury. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI EightContinue reading "‘KRAUT’ IS OUT AS SAN REMO PLANS MOVE"
ADDING LUNCH TO THE SONIC SMORGASBORD
From left: Matt Wade, A Cool Blues Duo (featuring Chuck Lambert and Susan Haugenes), Kati Beddow Brower and  Virago pack the Tunes-To-Go, as Red Bank RiverCenter inaugurates a new LunchMusic series atContinue reading "ADDING LUNCH TO THE SONIC SMORGASBORD"
BOAT CLUB OPENS ITS SPRUCED-UP HOUSE
The Monmouth Boat Club’s newly reshingled clubhouse on the Navesink in Red Bank. (Click to enlarge) All spiffed up for another half-century or so, the Monmouth Boat Club opens itsContinue reading "BOAT CLUB OPENS ITS SPRUCED-UP HOUSE"
INSIDE DIRT: BASIE FIELD GETTING MAKEOVER
Heavy equipment regraded the soil inside the running track recently in preparation for artificial turf. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI If you haven’t noticed, Count Basie Field is lookingContinue reading "INSIDE DIRT: BASIE FIELD GETTING MAKEOVER"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
(Click to enlarge) Ok, racing fans, start your engines for this week’s Indy 500-themed ‘Where‘ and see if you can find this checkered location.
FOOD FESTIVAL MAY RETURN TO MARINE PARK
Marine Park will play host to some sort of summer event next year, officials say. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Business owners and Red BankContinue reading "FOOD FESTIVAL MAY RETURN TO MARINE PARK"
COAL & FEED BUILDING DEMOLISHED
The former Hance Coal & Feed building on Shrewsbury Avenue, seen above in 2008, was razed earlier this week, below. (Click to enlarge) A landmark barnlike structure on Red Bank’sContinue reading "COAL & FEED BUILDING DEMOLISHED"
THE WHEELS ON THE WALKING BUS GO ‘HMM’
Transportation planner Mike Dannemiller leads a group through the West Side for the Red Bank Safe Routes initiative. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Mike Dannemiller,Continue reading "THE WHEELS ON THE WALKING BUS GO ‘HMM’"
UNION FURLOUGHS, SATURDAY PARKING OK’D
Kevin Tauro, who represents borough employees, gives the Red Bank council an earful Monday night. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) [Editor’s note: This article was updated at 12:50pContinue reading "UNION FURLOUGHS, SATURDAY PARKING OK’D"
NEW RBR PRINCIPAL ROSE THROUGH RANKS
RBR veteran Risa Clay took over as principal on May 5. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI When Risa Clay entered the world of education 17Continue reading "NEW RBR PRINCIPAL ROSE THROUGH RANKS"
Steve Martin‘s energetic comedy ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile‘ debuted to a full house — and the announcement of a four-performance run extension — at Red Bank’s Two River TheaterContinue reading "STEVE MARTIN YUKFEST GETS RUN EXTENSION"
The crime reports appearing here were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of May 14 to May 21, 2010. This information appears here unedited. Criminal Mischief,Continue reading "BURGLARS BUSY LAST WEEK"
A raid on a River Street house that followed an “extensive” investigation” resulted in the arrest of four men on heroin possession and other charges Friday night, Red Bank policeContinue reading "FOUR ARRESTED IN RED BANK HEROIN RAID"
GONNA UKE THIS TOWN
What is it about a ukulele that tickles us so? “It’s the sound,” says Fiona Crawford (right; click to enlarge), a singer and uke player.”Even when you’re doing slow songsContinue reading "GONNA UKE THIS TOWN"
GALLERY DEBUTS WITH FOUND FOTOS
FIELD OF DREAMS, from the exhibit at Red Bank Frameworks; below BUS STOP. (Click to enlarge) “A Lost Lens,” the photography exhibit now underway at Red Bank Frameworks, is modestContinue reading "GALLERY DEBUTS WITH FOUND FOTOS"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI A week after delaying a vote on reductions to Red Bank Regional‘s failed $24 million budget, the borough council gave the green light on $270,500 in recommendedContinue reading "RED BANK GIVES LAST OK ON RBR CUTS"
MENNA TAKES ON STICKER SHOCK
Signs downtown have been plastered with stickers, particularly those touting Red Bank businesses, Mayor Pasquale Menna says. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Mayor Pasquale MennaContinue reading "MENNA TAKES ON STICKER SHOCK"
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PIANO TRASHED
Left out to take at 83 River Street. Property owner is a touring musician. Studio and home. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris H ...
FALL COLORS IN RED BANK
redbankgreen's Partyline captures peaking fall foliage on a Red Bank street corner.
FALL AT THE COURTS OF RED BANK
On the Partyline: stunning foliage at Red Bank's "medieval office park."
WALK FOR DEMOCRACY
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center led a "Walk for Democracy" Sunday from Riverside Gardens Park to the cultral center on Drs. James Park ...
Go big or go home
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.
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