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VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES 2014
The monument to war veterans at Monmouth Street and Drummond Place in Red Bank is once again host to a Veterans Day commemoration. Click “read more” for town-by-town events onContinue reading "VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES 2014"
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FAIR HAVEN: Incumbent Republican Susan Sorensen won re-election to the borough council, but Aimee Humphreys pulled off a rare win for a Democrat in outpolling incumbent Republican Jerome Koch. TheContinue reading "ELECTION RESULTS FROM ACROSS THE GREEN"
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of October 18 to October 23, 2014. Arrests Report of Theft by Deception in theContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
RED BANK: TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE AVERTED
A shutdown of the North Jersey Coast Line grade crossing at Broad Street in Red Bank that was originally expected to take nearly three and a half days was completedContinue reading "RED BANK: TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE AVERTED"
RED BANK: RR XING TO CLOSE FOR WEEKEND
A three-plus-day shutdown of Broad Street at the North Jersey Coast Line grade crossing begins at 10 p.m. Friday for what New Jersey Transit calls routine inspection and maintenance. TheContinue reading "RED BANK: RR XING TO CLOSE FOR WEEKEND"
SHREWSBURY: AUTUMN ON THE LINE
Even with utility lines running through its center, this maple tree on Patterson Avenue in Shrewsbury radiated autumn color earlier this week – and a giant front-yard spider web added aContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: AUTUMN ON THE LINE"
RED BANK: IN FOR A DRENCHING
Storm clouds rolling in over downtown Red Bank, above, and South Street, below, before unleashing a brief downpour Tuesday afternoon. The National Weather Service forecasts sporadic showers for the restContinue reading "RED BANK: IN FOR A DRENCHING"
Red Bank and neighboring towns could be in for a day or more of truly bad traffic next Monday – and rail commuters may be in for headaches as well.Continue reading "AREA TOWNS BRACE FOR TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE"
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of October 11 to October 17, 2014. Arrests John Lawrence, male age 52 of LakeContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
RED BANK: CLOSING IN ON WEST SIDE LOFTS
A fifth-floor view of the  “mews” between two buildings at the West Side Lofts, looking toward the Two River Theater. Below, developer Chris Cole. (Photos by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: CLOSING IN ON WEST SIDE LOFTS"
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of October 4 to October 10, 2014. Report of Vehicle Burglary in the area ofContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
CHURN: BLING, BUBBLE TEA AND BUSTED DEALS
After just a year and a half, Shore Scoop closes, giving way soon to Chill Bubble Tea at 15 White Street. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "CHURN: BLING, BUBBLE TEA AND BUSTED DEALS"
SHREWSBURY: HOT COFFEE AND STICKY DONUTS
PieHole stopped by DoCo for its opening Friday morning. The credit card machine wasn’t working, but the donuts and coffee were hot and ready to go. (Photo by Jim Willis. ClickContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: HOT COFFEE AND STICKY DONUTS"
RED BANK: COOKIES THAT LAST… AND LAST
Peter LaRose behind the display cases at his family bakery, where one is reserved just for biscotti. Below, a box of hard, fresh biscotti. (Photo above by Jim Willis; belowContinue reading "RED BANK: COOKIES THAT LAST… AND LAST"
SHREWSBURY: MMMMMM, KRONUTS….
DoCo fills a hole in the store lineup at Shrewsbury Village beginning Friday. Below, a ‘canoli kronut.’ (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS It’s enough toContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: MMMMMM, KRONUTS…."
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of September 26 to October 3, 2014. Report of Vehicle Burglary in the area ofContinue reading "SHREWSBURY POLICE BLOTTER"
SUNRISE OVER RED BANK
A colorful sunrise greeted early risers on the Green Monday morning, as seen from Madison Avenue in Red Bank. After a weekend of crisp blue skies, the National Weather ServiceContinue reading "SUNRISE OVER RED BANK"
Crime and arrest reports, unedited, as provided by the Shrewsbury Police Department for the period of September 20 to September 25, 2014. Report of Burglary in the area of PattersonContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: POLICE BLOTTER"
RED BANK: OWNER SEEKS MISSING PARROT
Named Cletus, the bird is a year-old green-and-blue Amazon parrot. (Click to enlarge) [SEE UPDATE BELOW] By JOHN T. WARD A Shrewsbury woman is seeking help in finding her year-oldContinue reading "RED BANK: OWNER SEEKS MISSING PARROT"
An online auction of images by rock photographer Mark Weiss of Rumson begins Wednesday to benefit Lunch Break, the Red Bank soup kitchen. The auction, which includes images of TedContinue reading "CLIPPINGS: POSTER BOY FOR LUNCH BREAK"
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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)  
MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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