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RED BANK: IT’S ON DOWN BY THE RIVER
It’s a gorgeous day down at Marine Park in Red Bank, where the first full day of Riverfest is shifting into gear. Put on your sauntering footwear and come onContinue reading "RED BANK: IT’S ON DOWN BY THE RIVER"
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
RED BANK: HOLOCAUST SAGA COMES TO LIGHT
Sunday’s screening of director Jeffrey X. Bonna’s documentary feature ORO MACHT FREI is officially sold out at Two River Theater, but the CHHANGE organization at Brookdale Community College will beContinue reading "RED BANK: HOLOCAUST SAGA COMES TO LIGHT"
The Johnny Pork Roll truck is a new addition at the Red Bank Farmer’s Market in the Galleria parking lot. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS After aContinue reading "RED BANK: KALE, SEITAN… AND PORK ROLL?"
SEA BRIGHT: PUTTING A BUILDING BACK IN BIZ
Christina Galinas outside the Ocean Avenue building she brought back to life. Below, Katy Fraggos, who’s opening a dance-based workout studio on the third floor. (Photo by John T. Ward.Continue reading "SEA BRIGHT: PUTTING A BUILDING BACK IN BIZ"
RED BANK: MUSICAL HEROES AND HANDBELLS
Violinist James Ehnes keynotes a weekend of classical music in Red Bank, when he appears as Saturday night’s guest soloist with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at the Count Basie.Continue reading "RED BANK: MUSICAL HEROES AND HANDBELLS"
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH: MUNCHING AT MUMFORD’S
Chicken bruschetta sandwich served on a croissant at Mumford’s Culinary Center.  (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS Tucked away down a side street off of Shrewsbury Avenue inContinue reading "WHAT’S FOR LUNCH: MUNCHING AT MUMFORD’S"
RED BANK: BON JOVI TALKS UP SOUL KITCHEN
Middletown resident Jon Bon Jovi, seen here at the opening of the pay-what-you-can-or-earn-your-meal JBJ Soul Kitchen in 2011, tells USA Today in an interview at the Red Bank eatery heContinue reading "RED BANK: BON JOVI TALKS UP SOUL KITCHEN"
ARMY CORPS MAPPING NAVESINK RIVER FLOOR
Have you noticed a small, two-hulled boat with flashing lights meandering up the Navesink River lately? It’s an Army Corps of Engineers vessel mapping the river bottom, traveling from bankContinue reading "ARMY CORPS MAPPING NAVESINK RIVER FLOOR"
RFH LACROSSE EARNS FIFTH TITLE
Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School The Boys Lacrosse team at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School won its fourth consecutive Shore Conference Tournament title, a feat that givesContinue reading "RFH LACROSSE EARNS FIFTH TITLE"
SPRING 2014: COOL PADDLING
Paddleboarding students enjoying the smactacular weather – just 54 degrees but so sunny, according to the Oceanic Bridge weather site – and calm waters of our beautiful Navesink River offContinue reading "SPRING 2014: COOL PADDLING"
RED BANK: PERFECTING PASTA AT GAETANO’S
Tom Cappello, second from right, above, with sous chef Miner Barquero, right, and students during a recent cooking class. (Photos by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON School’sContinue reading "RED BANK: PERFECTING PASTA AT GAETANO’S"
RED BANK: ANOTHER RIVERFEST REVIVAL
Brian Kirk and the Jirks — the veteran Shore partystarters who’ve never been shy about taking their act outside — headline the slate of live entertainment at Riverfest 2014, theContinue reading "RED BANK: ANOTHER RIVERFEST REVIVAL"
RED BANK: TENNIS, TRESTLE, PARKING & DOGS
The Red Bank clay courts during Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012, above. Below, a truck stuck under the West Front Street railroad trestle last week. (Photos by Peter LindnerContinue reading "RED BANK: TENNIS, TRESTLE, PARKING & DOGS"
LOCAL NILSON OFFICE HOSTS ALEX’S EVENT
While an unidentified photobomber looks on at left, kids enjoy snow cones at last year’s Alex’s Lemonade Stand event in Shrewsbury. The ninth annual edition comes to the office ofContinue reading "LOCAL NILSON OFFICE HOSTS ALEX’S EVENT"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Do you find this week’s Where Have I Seen This rock hard? Oh, go ahead, take a guess! Please send your answer to [email protected].
SANDY HOOK: LIGHTHOUSE TURNS 250
Sandy Hook boasts the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States, one that predates and had a role in the American Revolution. On Saturday, June 11 14, the National ParkContinue reading "SANDY HOOK: LIGHTHOUSE TURNS 250"
RED BANK: TRANSITIVE NIGHTFALL
Dark Star Orchestra brings its jamband brand of symphony and scholarship to the Basie stage, this Thursday night.  While the greater Red Bank green doesn’t lack for savvy channelers ofContinue reading "RED BANK: TRANSITIVE NIGHTFALL"
RED BANK: KICKSTARTING PERUVIAN EATERY
Marita Lynn of Red Bank’s Runa is hoping a bit of help will finally get the doors to her Peruvian restaurant opened. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLISContinue reading "RED BANK: KICKSTARTING PERUVIAN EATERY"
ACCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER: PINK SLIPPERED
This photo, taken on West Front Street in Red Bank Wednesday morning, cries out for a caption. Got one? Go ahead, give it a try. (Photo by Trish Russoniello. Click toContinue reading "ACCIDENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER: PINK SLIPPERED"
BAD BOY COMIC, GOOD CAUSE AT MHS NORTH
Chris Falzone was doing what he loves most — playing hockey — when his hip started bothering him. What was first thought of as usual growing pains and overuse, sinceContinue reading "BAD BOY COMIC, GOOD CAUSE AT MHS NORTH"
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CRASH ON LEIGHTON
The driver of this car was headed north on Leighton Avenue when they it hit an SUV pulling a work trailer headed in south in the opposing la ...
CAR VS STREET SIGN
The driver of this Mercedes hopped the curb and toppled the street sign at the corner of South Pearl and Drs. James Parker Boulevard Wednesd ...
SKETCHES OF RED BANK BY LOCAL ARTIST MICHAEL WHITE
Sketches of Red Bank scenes have been floating around on social media and we thought they deserved some spotlight. First appearing in our fe ...
POLE DOWN
Utility pole falls on English Plaza shop Forge after being struck by SUV shortly before noon. No injuries reported, though 86-year-old drive ...
YO, ADRIAN!
It’s a tough turn for our hero as Rocky Balboa is relegated to the curb for trash pickup on Locust Avenue. We’ll have to go back ...
“EL PALOMO” IS IN THE HOUSE
Jesus Rios, a mariachi singer who performs under the stage name “El Palomo” (The dove) pauses for a moment before entering a bac ...
CROC SPOTTED IN RIVER
Frighteningly hideous and green, a solitary Croc lurked ominously amid the flotsam and foam in the Navesink River alongside the Red Bank Fir ...
KISS ICON REFLECTS ON BROADWALK
A Swarovski crystal-bedazzled self-portrait painting of Paul Stanley, longtime singer and guitarist for the rock band Kiss peers out from a ...
CHISELIN’ AWAY
Marcelo Garcia Lopez works with hammer and chisel on a new feature for his flower garden on Shrewsbury Avenue: a hollow in a carved log in w ...
STORM CLEANUP CONTINUES
  Saturday’s storm sent a tree toppling on this house on Bank Street, damaging the roof. Workers Wednesday could be seen removing ...
SNAPPING IN THE BREEZE
RED BANK: Blustery winds had the flags in Riverside Gardens Park snapping Monday evening.
POWER LINE DOWN
Red Bank firefighters were on scene at Manor Drive dealing with a live power line Monday afternoon. There was no immediate report of fire. T ...
TAR BEACH SOLSTICE
Aldo Quiroz of Ocean Township came ready with his beach chair and found a shady spot to spend his lunch hour in a parking lot off Broad Stre ...
GOING GREY
Workers painting the stone facade of the PNC Bank at the corner of Broad and Harding Thursday morning. An upgrade? Maybe it’s just pri ...
COFFEE & WILDLIFE
RED BANK: The best wildlife show in town can be taken in from a waterfront bench outside the public library, and it's totally free.
FAWNING OVER HER BABY
A mother deer and her fawn were spotted between a row of garages on Hudson Avenue and some trees alongside the Broad Street parking lots. Re ...
EVENING ESCAPE
RED BANK: Sailors in Monmouth Boat Club's weekly racing series found tranquil conditions on the Navesink River Tuesday evening.
PEAK COLOR ON BROAD
RED BANK: A year after they were installed, downtown mini gardens have added to "transformational" improvements, says business owner.
RED BANK: FAIRIES MOVE IN ON WHITE STREET
Red Bank: Girl scouts turns tiny parking lot plot of dirt into a "magical girls sparkle garden."
TRAINING UNDER FIRE
RED BANK: Volunteer firefighters train to cut into pitched roofs under active fire conditions.