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FLOWERS, STATIONARY BIKES ON THE MOVE
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The Front Street Florist has new ownership and will reopen next week as Flowers on Front. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In this, our 60th Retail Churn report:Continue reading "FLOWERS, STATIONARY BIKES ON THE MOVE"
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September 23rd, 2011 @ 3pm
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RED BANK RENEWS PUSH FOR LATE CLOSINGS
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Bars and restaurants are doing their job keeping doors open late, some say, but more merchants must stay open to attract more visitors. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK RENEWS PUSH FOR LATE CLOSINGS"
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September 9th, 2011 @ 10am
YOUNG SHOPPERS PRIME DOWNTOWN PUMP
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Is it just us, or are more young people shopping in downtown Red Bank than in recent years? Below, Leanne Navarette of Backward Glances. (Click to enlarge) By MOLLY MULSHINEContinue reading "YOUNG SHOPPERS PRIME DOWNTOWN PUMP"
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September 2nd, 2011 @ 10am
4B, OR NOT 4B? NOT.
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After a six-year run, Mimi James is closing 4B, her women’s clothing boutique, to concentrate on the private-service side of her business. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD It’sContinue reading "4B, OR NOT 4B? NOT."
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August 25th, 2011 @ 12pm
WAIT: THERE’S A PATIO IN THERE?
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An architect’s rendering of the facades of the sub shop and barbershop planned for 8 Monmouth. An “exterior dining patio” would be hidden behind the stairwell accessed by the doubleContinue reading "WAIT: THERE’S A PATIO IN THERE?"
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July 28th, 2011 @ 11am
FURNITURE STORE BIDS A HASTY ADIEU
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Despite the failure of Pierre Deux, neighbors Tiffany & Co. and Garmany are doing well, says landlord Larry Garmany. (Click to enlarge) French provincial furniture retailer Pierre Deux has closedContinue reading "FURNITURE STORE BIDS A HASTY ADIEU"
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July 7th, 2011 @ 7am
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
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Even our Wheregulars were nowhere to be found over the past holiday week, as we got not one response to last week’s Where Have I Seen This? Perhaps the answerContinue reading "WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?"
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July 7th, 2011 @ 6am
ANOTHER STORM DAMPENS BUSINESS
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Few pedestrians were out on Broad Street in downtown Red Bank late Wednesday morning. (Click to enlarge) Not to belabor the obvious, but the snowy winter of 2010-’11 is puttingContinue reading "ANOTHER STORM DAMPENS BUSINESS"
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January 26th, 2011 @ 12pm
ON DECK, MAYBE: NEW DOWNTOWN GARAGE
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Mayor Pasquale Menna says Red Bank has an “extraordinary” parking shortage that is crimping downtown businesses. (Click to enlarge) After idling for several years, the possibility that Red Bank mayContinue reading "ON DECK, MAYBE: NEW DOWNTOWN GARAGE"
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January 3rd, 2011 @ 12pm
RED BANK TRIES ON A SHORT-TERM RENTAL
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Syndicated Clothing moved into Red Bank on a temporary basis, but wants to make the borough a permanent home. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The idea isn’t particularly newContinue reading "RED BANK TRIES ON A SHORT-TERM RENTAL"
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November 18th, 2010 @ 9am
ANOTHER COURTYARDS PLAN WINS VARIANCES
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As Ray Mass (background) and Deborah Marks listened, zoning board member Vincent Light details his objection to granting variances for the proposed Courtyards at Monmouth housing project, below. (Click toContinue reading "ANOTHER COURTYARDS PLAN WINS VARIANCES"
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July 2nd, 2010 @ 6am
BIZ WATCH: WHO’S COMING, WHO’S GOING
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The lauded Broad Street Filling Station ran out of gas in Red Bank. And it wasn’t alone. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The continuing trendContinue reading "BIZ WATCH: WHO’S COMING, WHO’S GOING"
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June 14th, 2010 @ 10am
SALON PLANNED AT FORMER EATERY
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Kim Johnson plans to set up a hair styling business in the former Itri’s Luncheonette space. Looks like the griddle at the long-dormant Itri’s Luncheonette won’t be getting fired upContinue reading "SALON PLANNED AT FORMER EATERY"
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January 25th, 2010 @ 7am
RUG MAN: HE’S LEAVING, BUT ALSO STAYING
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Get the message? But while the rug store is closing, its owner is putting down roots: he bought the building. By WID CONROY When a request by Nazmiyal Rug DecorContinue reading "RUG MAN: HE’S LEAVING, BUT ALSO STAYING"
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January 14th, 2010 @ 1pm
RED BANK TO BIZ OWNERS: STAY OPEN LATER
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Some merchants think too many downtown stores are closed at night. This photo was taken late Tuesday morning. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Red Bank Mayor Pasquale MennaContinue reading "RED BANK TO BIZ OWNERS: STAY OPEN LATER"
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November 25th, 2009 @ 7am
SHOPPERS SAY URBAN’S GOOD FOR RED BANK
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A trio of Urban Outfitters fans, led by Middletown resident Amie Falk, walk out of the store happy on its opening day Thursday. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi) By DUSTIN RACIOPPIContinue reading "SHOPPERS SAY URBAN’S GOOD FOR RED BANK"
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November 19th, 2009 @ 3pm
URBAN SPARKS HOPE AMONG STORE OWNERS
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An unidentified Urban Outfitters employee checks out a window display as a pair of passersby does the same Tuesday night. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Two young women rounded the corner ofContinue reading "URBAN SPARKS HOPE AMONG STORE OWNERS"
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November 18th, 2009 @ 11am
Can you manage it? The clothing and household-goods merchant is looking someone to run its Red Bank store when the wraps come off at 2 Broad. Retailer Urban Outfitters, whichContinue reading "URBAN OUTFITTERS SHOPPING FOR MANAGER"
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July 28th, 2009 @ 9am
OUT ON THE STREETS OF BARGAIN BOROUGH
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Scenes from the 2008 Red Bank Sidewalk Sale. This year’s runs today through Sunday. (Click to enlarge) The 55th annual edition of the Red Bank Sidewalk Sale opens today. TheContinue reading "OUT ON THE STREETS OF BARGAIN BOROUGH"
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July 24th, 2009 @ 7am
Coming soon, maybe, to the still-vacant Union Street Village: plastic surgeons. Unable to get even a nibble for its retail space, the owner of Union Street Village last night sought,Continue reading "CAN DOCTORS SAVE THIS BUILDING?"
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July 21st, 2009 @ 6am
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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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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 ...
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