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STOP. JUST STOP.
RED BANK: For those who don't get the meaning of a stop sign, crossing guard Diane Johnson amplifies the message with some colorful outfits. (Click for more)
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SHREWSBURY: WEDDING GOWNS IN SPOTLIGHT
SHREWSBURY: Historical Society unveils a dazzling collection of restored wedding dresses from more than a century of American life.
RED BANK: FRESH FASHION ON THE RUNWAY
RED BANK: Young fashion designers show off their creations at a red runway event, the culmination of a three-week Parks & Rec class.
RED BANK: YARN, SNEAKERS, JEWELRY & MORE
RED BANK: In Churn, a yarn shop opens, a shoe store rebrands, a jewelry store relocates and a restaurant closes.
RED BANK: BOUTIQUES PLAN FASHION SHOW
RED BANK: The new rooftop deck at Teak is the setting for a fashion show spotlighting downtown boutiques next month.
RED BANK: TAPAS OUT; CLOTHES, ICE CREAM IN
RED BANK: In Retail Churn, a new ice cream shop and a clothing store plan Broad Street openings as a restaurant closes.
FAIR HAVEN: FITNESS, FASHION AND FLOWERS
Lisa Tave shows off the gym bag she created, which gave rise to her new shop of the same name: Physhion. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: FITNESS, FASHION AND FLOWERS"
RED BANK: CALM AND CASUAL
Former Rumson resident Kerry Planer was bolting from the Alex and Ani New Age jewelry store on Broad Street in Red Bank on a recent fall afternoon when spied byContinue reading "RED BANK: CALM AND CASUAL"
RED BANK: BOOTS ON BROAD STREET
It was one of those boring rainy days in downtown Red Bank when everyone seems to stay put in the office or at home. But it didn’t stop Tracy StamerContinue reading "RED BANK: BOOTS ON BROAD STREET"
RED BANK: STYLE WITH A DASH OF ‘STACHE
Brian Salvatore, 24, spent his childhood hanging out “on the corner with all the punk kids” on Broad Street in Red Bank, he says. That’s where Model Citizen found the 24-year-oldContinue reading "RED BANK: STYLE WITH A DASH OF ‘STACHE"
RED BANK: ARTFUL TOUCHES
It was smoldering summer day, much as it’s been here this week, and Broad Street in Red Bank was swarming with people downing iced coffees, ice cream – anything to keepContinue reading "RED BANK: ARTFUL TOUCHES"
RED BANK: DANCING & DRESSING FOR SUCCESS
Looking dapper in his black wing-tipped shoes, rolled-up-to-the-ankle jeans and a button-down shirt, Anthony Tiedeman spends many of his days in sweat pants and dance clothes. A 20-year-old Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: DANCING & DRESSING FOR SUCCESS"
STREET STYLE: WALKING TALL ON BROAD
With this article, redbankgreen debuts a new regular feature: Model Citizen, in which we track down individuals on the streets of the Green for impromptu interviews about what they’re wearingContinue reading "STREET STYLE: WALKING TALL ON BROAD"
FAIR HAVEN: SANDY REFUGEE JOINS INFLUX
Newly opened Sadie James Boutique offers laid-back, “coastal-inspired” women’s wear. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Chelsea Delaney was all set to close on the purchase of Sea BrightContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: SANDY REFUGEE JOINS INFLUX"
RED BANK: FASHION OPTIONS ABOUND
Denim shorts on display at Dor L’ D’or, above, and a summer dress, below, at Emilia. Further below: a boot at Do L’ Do’r. (Photos by Lola Todman. Click toContinue reading "RED BANK: FASHION OPTIONS ABOUND"
POSTERS GIVE ‘TWEENS’ THE STAR TREATMENT
Debbie Mishan, below, with the hundreds of entries from girls seeking to be featured in posters hung each month at her Fair Haven boutique, Skye Blue & BeTween. (Click toContinue reading "POSTERS GIVE ‘TWEENS’ THE STAR TREATMENT"
IN RED BANK: PRIMPING FOR THE PROM
Lynn Skorenko in her Monmouth Street shop, former home of Adams Imports. (Click to enlarge) Earlier this week, Retail Churn brought you the scoop on Emilia, a new dress shopContinue reading "IN RED BANK: PRIMPING FOR THE PROM"
Hair stylist Glen Goldbaum and fashion designer Casey Pyle teamed up with models and artists for Bewitched, “a magical evening of fantasy, hair, art and more” at Goldbaum’s two neighboringContinue reading "TRESSED TO KILL"
PUTTING THE SHAKE BACK INTO A CREAKY HIP
We’ve said it before: the ‘Hip City/Hippest Town in New Jersey’ designation for Red Bank has got to go. It’s so rusty it creaks. Even the folks at Red BankContinue reading "PUTTING THE SHAKE BACK INTO A CREAKY HIP"
ON CONSIGNMENT: DOUBLETAKE ON BROAD
“My business is recession-proof,” says Doubletake owner Marci Kessler. (Click to enlarge) As a handful of employees raced about earlier this month to set up for the next day’s openingContinue reading "ON CONSIGNMENT: DOUBLETAKE ON BROAD"
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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.