Author Archives: John T. Ward

RED BANK: The building that once housed a rock club owned by saxophonist Clarence Clemons was razed this week.

RED BANK: Hoping to get kids off of zombifying computer screens, a man with a lifelong passion for board games opens a gaming lounge downtown.

RED BANK: Seven months after it closed, Bagel Oven has Churned back to life, thanks to a 31-year-old former ironworker.

RED BANK: There's not much sunshine expected between now and Sunday, New Year's Eve. Here's the extended forecast.

RED BANK: Video journalist Brian Donohue, known statewide for his Positively New Jersey features, has joined the staff of redbankgreen.

RED BANK: Borough will move ahead with plan to request state money to replace grandstand at Count Basie Fields.

RED BANK: Mayor Billy Portman and the Red Bank council honored the middle school boys' soccer squad for a championship season last week.

RED BANK: Cannabis shop wins OK for long-vacant Exxon site, minus dangerous highway turn. Up next: getting a license from the council.

RED BANK: Heavy rain drenched the region early Monday, flooding roads and leaving hundreds in the borough without electricity.

RED BANK: Planning board may vote Monday night on proposed a cannabis shop with controversial traffic plan at long-vacant Exxon site.

RED BANK: JCP&L/First Energy reporting 39 borough customers (out of 6,642) without electricity as of 6 a.m. due to overnight rain and wind.

RED BANK: Building a career on "stupidly ignorant confidence," singer Sam MacPherson plays his first hometown show at the Basie's Vogel space next week.

Window display at Ruscil’s Pianos, Mechanic Street, Red Bank. (Click)

RED BANK: Lots of graffiti, four DWI arrests, and a borough man arrested twice in a month. Police blotter for November.

RED BANK: PBA files grievance against McConnell as he ends "interim" borough leadership and awaits word on retirement as chief.

RED BANK: Blaze that displaced two families Wednesday morning was caused by a halogen light fixture in a closet, says fire marshal.

RED BANK: Two families were displaced from their homes by an apartment fire that killed two pets Wednesday morning.

RED BANK: Fire at Green Tree Apartments, Spring Street.

RED BANK: At final session of 2023, council to take up possible train station redevelopment, stadium bleacher replacement.

RED BANK: Amid rising antisemitism, Jews and supporters gather in Riverside Gardens Park for traditional Menorah lighting.