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LITTLE SILVER: CAMPAIGN SIGNS SPARK IRE
LITTLE SILVER: Mom-and-pop shop owners claim harassment over political signs after capturing tense exchange with GOP chairman on video.
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SHREWSBURY: The latest crime and arrest blotter from borough police includes a burglary at an auto dealership where three cars were stolen.
RED BANK: DOWNTOWN APARTMENTS DEBUT
RED BANK: After 12 years, two development plans and a pitched zoning battle, a vacant downtown lot yields 35 new luxury apartments.
LITTLE SILVER: BRANDT SKIPS GOP FACE-OFF
LITTLE SILVER: Mayoral contender is a no-show at candidate's night held in school he's been banned from (during kids' events, that is) over campaign photos.
RED BANK: DIAMOND SHOP HIT AGAIN
RED BANK: Seven years after it was the target of a smash-and-grab burglary, a downtown jewelry shop was hit again Monday, police said.
RED BANK: DRIVER CHARGED IN CAR V. POLE
RED BANK: Driver charged after early-morning accident shears utility pole.
RED BANK: PARADE MARCHES BACK TO LIFE
RED BANK: After a long absence, the Memorial Day parade marches back to life under brilliant spring skies. Check out redbankgreen's 50-photo slideshow.
RED BANK: SPEAKEASY & MARKET PLANNED
RED BANK: In this edition of Retail Churn: downtown speakeasy planned, women's dress shop opens, building sells for fourth time in 11 years, and more.
RED BANK: FORTUNE CULTURAL CENTER OPENS
RED BANK: With a mission of promoting civil rights, T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center opens in house that came perilously close to being bulldozed.
RED BANK: COUNCIL LAUDS PRINCIPAL CLAY
RED BANK: Borough council and former superintendent lead dozens of in a sendoff for Risa Clay on her retirement as Red Bank Regional principal.
LITTLE SILVER: BRANDT PHOTOBOMBS AGAIN
LITTLE SILVER: A Republican contender for mayor is in more hot water over improper use of photos and videos in his campaign.
FAIR HAVEN: $15.6M SCHOOLS PLAN UNVEILED
FAIR HAVEN: Residents get first look at $15.6m school upgrades under planned referendum. It includes full-day K classes and improved security.
RED BANK: PARKING, NEWS RACKS AND MORE
RED BANK: A new alternate-side parking law is up for introduction. Also on the council agenda: honors for retiring RBR principal Risa Clay.
RED BANK: STREETSCAPE PROJECT BEGINS
RED BANK: What's Going On Here at English Plaza and White Street? A $1.5 million streetscape makeover begins in the heart of downtown. Here's what to expect.
RUMSON: COUPLE DIE IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
RUMSON: A Red Bank woman and an Atlantic Highlands man were killed in motorcycle crash here Saturday evening, authorities say.
RED BANK: SHREWSBURY AVENUE TO GET $1M
RED BANK: Long a subject of pedestrian complaints about safety, Shrewsbury Avenue will get $1 million in upgrades under a grant awarded to the borough.
RED BANK: HOT START TO COMFORTABLE WEEK
RED BANK: A hot Monday kicks off what should otherwise be a comfortable week. Here's the weather forecast for the Greater Green.
RED BANK: For 'Game of Thrones' fans who can't get enough, here's the theme song, performed by strings students of the Monmouth Conservatory of Music.
FAIR HAVEN: SCHOOL REFERENDUM ON TABLE
FAIR HAVEN: Borough school district announces capital bonding referendum. For how much, and to be used how? Details next week, says superintendent.
RED BANK: PLAN WITH MICROBREWERY OK’D
RED BANK: Zoning board approves plan for microbrewery after building owner trims proposal for two new floors in half to address parking concerns.
Partyline
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.