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GIRLS (AND, UM, WOMEN) TO OWN THE NIGHT
Hundreds of women are expected to flock to downtown Red Bank for the inaugural GNO Thursday night. (Photo by Danielle Tepper. Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER Ladies, it’s timeContinue reading "GIRLS (AND, UM, WOMEN) TO OWN THE NIGHT"
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
THIS WEEKEND, CONSIDER TAKING IT INSIDE
Making the most of a warm spring evening, members of Attractive Nuisenze, of Manalapan, got a jump on Red Bank RiverCenter’s StreetLife auditions by setting up outside the Count BasieContinue reading "THIS WEEKEND, CONSIDER TAKING IT INSIDE"
ON THE AGENDA: PITCHFORKS, TURF & MORE
Proponents of a Red Bank community garden try for another bite of the apple with their request to farm a portion of the public library property, above. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "ON THE AGENDA: PITCHFORKS, TURF & MORE"
Models showed off bridal gowns at Sassy Chic Boutique, above, while a passerby did a doubletake at the sight of human mannequin Stephanie Rogers at Barbizon Models during the fourthContinue reading "WEDDING WALK KICKS UP FOOT TRAFFIC"
Matt DePonti of Powerhouse Signworks gets the word about Wedding Walk out above Broad Street last week. (Click to enlarge) Here come the brides-to-be again, as Red Bank merchants repriseContinue reading "WEDDING WALKERS TO STROLL RED BANK"
SECOND FOOD FEST ADDED FOR 2012
Despite a one-week rain delay, the 2011 edition of the Oysterfest was packed most of the day. Proceeds help pay for downtown holiday lights, seen below being installed on BroadContinue reading "SECOND FOOD FEST ADDED FOR 2012"
CHRISTMAS TREE STAYING PUT
A hasty push to move Red Bank’s traditional Christmas tree to Riverside Gardens Park for the coming holiday season failed Thursday night as town officials balked over questions about properContinue reading "CHRISTMAS TREE STAYING PUT"
Last tenanted by chic furniture dealer Design Front, 21 East Front Street is now home to a wedding and boudoir photo business as well as a DJ. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "RED BANK: SEXING UP WEDDINGS"
‘FLAVOUR’ TO TEASE TASTE BUDS AND MORE
A screen grab from the Red Bank Flavour website. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A restaurant-and-bar-led consortium has rolled out a multi-front web marketing campaign to boost RedContinue reading "‘FLAVOUR’ TO TEASE TASTE BUDS AND MORE"
RED BANK RENEWS PUSH FOR LATE CLOSINGS
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"
VISITORS WARM TO VALET SERVICE
Red Bank RiverCenter‘s experiment with downtown valet parking got off to a slow start last Friday night, below, but things picked up Saturday night, above, said Phil Bopp, who managesContinue reading "VISITORS WARM TO VALET SERVICE"
STOKABOKA, ADAMS IMPORTS GOING UNDER
Stokaboka Surf and Skate will likely close its doors for good by the end of the weekend, says owner Mike Boylan. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) By DUSTINContinue reading "STOKABOKA, ADAMS IMPORTS GOING UNDER"
Accompanied by a pair of StreetLife performers, a feeble-voiced Steven Galapo proposed to his girlfriend, Nathalie Salem, on Broad Street in Red Bank Saturday night. Did she say yes? PlayContinue reading "POPPING THE QUESTION"
CURB ALERT: HOT DEALS IN RED BANK
On the lookout for bargains at Mustillo’s in 2008. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI You don’t have to be a meteorologist to know that Red Bank’s Sidewalk Sale isContinue reading "CURB ALERT: HOT DEALS IN RED BANK"
COUNCIL: RED CARPET TO REPLACE RED TAPE
New procedures are expected to expedite openings and expansions by restaurants, like Sogu Sushi on Monmouth Street, and other types of business. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Welcome toContinue reading "COUNCIL: RED CARPET TO REPLACE RED TAPE"
AS PROMISED, RIVERVIEW TO PAINT IT BLACK
A contractor removed the pink line from the middle of Broad Street Saturday; below, the stripe as it appeared on June 1. (Above photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge)Continue reading "AS PROMISED, RIVERVIEW TO PAINT IT BLACK"
SOMETHING TO WALK AND WINE ABOUT
Citing last year’s success, downtown Red Bank restaurants will reprise Food & Wine Walk this summer, beginning Sunday. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI As if last weekend’s Riverfest wasn’tContinue reading "SOMETHING TO WALK AND WINE ABOUT"
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR KABOOM SHOW
The summerlong Lunch Music series at Riverside Gardens Park kicked off Wednesday. Volunteers are needed at the event to help raise money for Kaboom fireworks. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; clickContinue reading "VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR KABOOM SHOW"
RIVERCENTER PLANS DOWNTOWN KIOSKS
RiverCenter’s first kiosk is slated for installation in English Plaza to let visitors know its new location. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Not that itContinue reading "RIVERCENTER PLANS DOWNTOWN KIOSKS"
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Sticking to their “open for business” push, Red Bank officials are working to roll out the red carpet for diners and drivers this summer season. At WednesdayContinue reading "VALET, ROOFTOP DINING ON SUMMER MENU"
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RIVERSIDE FLOW
New Jersey Flow Arts brings together jugglers, poi spinners, hoopers and more weekly in Riverside Gardens Park.
Honeybee swarm carted away
Beekeeper Tanya Ptak of Ptak’s Apiary inspects a swarm of honeybees that chose a flower pot in the courtyard of Red Bank Primary Schoo ...
BELOVED POISONED DOG PHOTO SURFACES
   
THREE ON TOUR
RED BANK: Three borough sites will participate in a weekend of self-guided tours of 52 historic locations in Monmouth County May 4 & 5.
VOLUNTEERS GET INTO THE WEEDS
Toting plastic trash bags, 51 volunteers conducted a walking litter cleanup on Red Bank's West Side Saturday.
“IT’S A PARTY AT WAWA!”
You wish you could vibe like Brian, who lives on the other side of Hubbard’s Bridge. He caught redbankgreen’s attention in Red B ...
POPE OKS ORATORY
RED BANK: St. Anthony of Padua obtains papal approval to establish Oratory of St. Philip Neri, a community of priests and brothers devoted t ...
RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...
SPRINGTIME MEMORIES OF CARL
The Easter Bunny getup and St. Patrick’s Day hat that belonged to longtime Red Bank crossing guard and neighborhood smile-creator Carl ...
RED TRUCKS AT RED ROCK
A small dishwasher fire at Red Rock Tap and Grill was put out quickly by firefighters overnight, causing minimal damage. Red Bank Fire Depar ...
CREATIVE COVER UP
The windows of Pearl Street Consignment on Monmouth Street were smashed when a driver crashed their car through them injuring an employee la ...
THEY’RE BACK!
Ospreys returned to the skies over Red Bank this week for the first time since they migrated to warmer climes in late fall. With temperature ...