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RED BANK MAN BUSTED FOR ATTACK ON SUVS
A rampage involving several vehicles on Peters Place resulted in the arrest of a Red Bank man for criminal mischief on December 3, police say. (Click to enlarge) The crimeContinue reading "RED BANK MAN BUSTED FOR ATTACK ON SUVS"
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SIDEWALK SIGNS OK FOR ANOTHER YEAR
Sandwich board signs are are here to stay – at least for another year. Though there have been some ‘issues’ of merchants posting signs away from their stores to getContinue reading "SIDEWALK SIGNS OK FOR ANOTHER YEAR"
GOT AN ACHE FOR BON JOVI?
Jon Bon Jovi in the Advil commercial he shot in Red Bank. (Click to enlarge) Back in September, redbankgreen told you about Jon Bon Jovi shooting a commercial for AdvilContinue reading "GOT AN ACHE FOR BON JOVI?"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Last week’s colorfully lit-up fish turned out to be well-recognized, considering it’s a holiday decoration on a relatively new business.
RBC GYMNASTICS COACH SUTPHEN DIES
The Red Bank Catholic community is mourning the loss this week of  girls’ gymnastics coach Maureen Sutphen. Sutphen, 51, died Tuesday of complications of surgery at Riverview Medical Center, theContinue reading "RBC GYMNASTICS COACH SUTPHEN DIES"
LANDLORD: HEALTH FOOD SHOP COMING
The chic pre-rusted sign of Chic Optique still hangs on the storefront three years after the eyewear shop departed. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Is the brown paperContinue reading "LANDLORD: HEALTH FOOD SHOP COMING"
IN THE WORKS: LINDEN PLACE OFFICE BRIDGE
The two Linden Place buildings above would be connected at the second floor, as seen in the rendering, below. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD One of the WallContinue reading "IN THE WORKS: LINDEN PLACE OFFICE BRIDGE"
HONK IF YOU’RE FEELING DUCKY
Michael Genet as Bullfrog, center with the Froglets in the TRTC production of ‘Honk!” (Photo by T. Charles Erickson. Click to enlarge) By TOM CHESEK Old European superstition has itContinue reading "HONK IF YOU’RE FEELING DUCKY"
FOG GIVES WAY TO RAIN
Headlights cut the fog on Sycamore Avenue in Shrewsbury Monday night. (Click to enlarge) A daylong Monday fog – the literal kind, not the ‘I forgot how to do routineContinue reading "FOG GIVES WAY TO RAIN"
SUSPECT SOUGHT IN SEXUAL ASSAULT
Red Bank Police said Monday that they are looking for a man who is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman on the West Side of town early Saturday. Here’sContinue reading "SUSPECT SOUGHT IN SEXUAL ASSAULT"
FUZZY METEOROLOGY
A persistent fog swathed the greater Green in gray Monday, despite forecasts that it would end by midmorning. Above, the view from Tower Hill in Red Bank looking east alongContinue reading "FUZZY METEOROLOGY"
REAL HOUSEWIFE & REAL HUBBY IN RED BANK
Melissa and Joe Gorga: could they be any more real than they’ll be in person, this week at Gaetano’s? Here at the tail end of a year that boasted aContinue reading "REAL HOUSEWIFE & REAL HUBBY IN RED BANK"
The crime reports below were provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the period of November 24 to December 02, 2011. This information is unedited. Criminal Mischief occurring atContinue reading "VICTIM SEES THIEVES BREAKING INTO CAR"
SNOW PAINTER’S MIND IS ELSEWHERE
redbankgreen came upon muralist Mike McCrink of Atlantic Highlands painting a snowscape on the side of the Investor Savings Bank on White Street in Red Bank last Friday, and, naturally,Continue reading "SNOW PAINTER’S MIND IS ELSEWHERE"
FOODIE PARADISE AT OYSTER POINT
Some 600 food lovers packed the ballrooms at the Oyster Point Hotel Thursday night as two dozen Red Bank restaurants offered samplings of their cuisines, from empanadas to ravioli toContinue reading "FOODIE PARADISE AT OYSTER POINT"
KETTLE COMPETITION HEATS UP
Action from the 2010 girls’ championship game between Forrestdale and Knollwood. (Photos by Peter Lindner. Click to enlarge) The Salvation Army Red Bank Corps building on Newman Springs Road isContinue reading "KETTLE COMPETITION HEATS UP"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
The mannequin shown in last week’s shot is part of the window display at 140 Broad Street in Red Bank, the corporate home of ThermaFree, a manufacturer (in Eatontown) ofContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
By JOHN T. WARD On a typical Thursday in Red Bank’s municipal court, Public Defender Kevin Wigenton may juggle dozens of cases, crafting pleas on behalf of clients he’s metContinue reading "PUBLIC DEFENDER FACES DISBARMENT"
RED BANK PUTS PARKING DECK IN GEAR
The White Street lot is an “underutilized” asset and needs a garage, says Mayor Pasquale Menna. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A year after reopening of one ofContinue reading "RED BANK PUTS PARKING DECK IN GEAR"
A SECOND 7-ELEVEN FOR RED BANK?
The Welsh Farms store is to become a 7-Eleven, the owner says. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank could be getting a second 7-Eleven store, less thanContinue reading "A SECOND 7-ELEVEN FOR 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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