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ON THE GREEN: SPRING? KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures were peaking at 81 degrees on the Greater Red Bank Green when we snapped this photo at Maple Cove in Red Bank shortlyContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: SPRING? KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON"
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ON THE GREEN: SPRING ON THE HORIZON?
A sprucing-up at the seasonally openĀ Strollo’s Lighthouse Italian ice stand in Red Bank in Tuesday’s t-shirt weather would seem to signal the approach of winter’s end. Of course, it’s neverContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: SPRING ON THE HORIZON?"
RED BANK: SOAKING IN THE FLAVOUR
Thousands of strolling-and-eating springtime revelers flooded the White Street parking lot for the annualĀ Red Bank International Flavour Festival on a cool, partly sunny afternoon Sunday. As usual, redbankgreen was thereContinue reading "RED BANK: SOAKING IN THE FLAVOUR"
SPRING 2015: BLINK, AND IT CHANGES
While enjoying the warmth and sunshine in downtown Red Bank, a bench-sitting dog named Sasha became suddenly camera-shy when approached by redbankgreen Monday afternoon. Tuesday’s weather will be less conduciveContinue reading "SPRING 2015: BLINK, AND IT CHANGES"
SPRING 2015: AIRING IT OUT ON EASTER
A warm, blustery Easter Sunday turned out to be a fine day for airing out a kite in Red Bank’s Riverside Gardens Park, above, or a classic jalopy in SeaContinue reading "SPRING 2015: AIRING IT OUT ON EASTER"
ON THE GREEN: A BLANKET OF WHITE
The first full day of spring 2015 began Saturday with roads clear and trees, houses and cars adorned with the prettiest snow that winter has to offer, as seen inContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: A BLANKET OF WHITE"
ON THE GREEN: ONE LAST BLAST OF WINTER?
The final full day of the frigid winter of 2015 saw the borough of Red Bank again laying down down brine Thursday in anticipation of a snowfall Friday. Though theContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: ONE LAST BLAST OF WINTER?"
ON THE GREEN: CANCELLATIONS AND SUCH II
Sidewalks and roads were getting slippery as temperatures fell across the Greater Red Bank Green early Monday afternoon, soon after snow and rain turned them slushy. According to the NationalContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: CANCELLATIONS AND SUCH II"
Punxsutawney Phil is unlikely to see his shadow Monday, also known as Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and beyond. He certainly wouldn’t see it here on the Greater Red BankContinue reading "ON THE GREEN: A WET, THEN COLD GROUNDHOG"
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"
SPRING 2014: COOL PADDLING
Paddleboarding students enjoying the smactacular weather ā€“ just 54 degrees but so sunny, according to the Oceanic Bridge weather site ā€“ and calm waters of our beautiful Navesink River offContinue reading "SPRING 2014: COOL PADDLING"
RED BANK: SEAL SPOTTED ON HOTEL DOCK
A young harbor seal rested on a Navesink River dock at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank last Friday. Annual seal counts at Sandy Hook have been rising, accordingContinue reading "RED BANK: SEAL SPOTTED ON HOTEL DOCK"
SPRING 2014: TASTE OF SUMMER
With ample sun and temperatures nearing 80 degrees just a few miles inland, dozens of beachgoers flocked to Sea Bright Sunday. Monday will be warm, with temperatures reaching about 76Continue reading "SPRING 2014: TASTE OF SUMMER"
SPRING 2014: ROADSIDE COLOR
A burst of yellow lit up a bit of Harding Road in Little Silver on Sunday. Monday will be sunny with temperatures reaching about 57 degrees, the National Weather ServiceContinue reading "SPRING 2014: ROADSIDE COLOR"
RED BANK: STREET FAIR BUSTLES
[slideshow_deploy id=’89229′]The spring edition of the Red Bank Street Fair drew hundreds of visitors downtown on a warm and sunny afternoon Sunday. The event was a fundraiser for the PoliceContinue reading "RED BANK: STREET FAIR BUSTLES"
A LITTLE SLIVER OF SPRING IN LITTLE SILVER
Signs of spring abounded over the weekend, including this tree bud about to pop at the corner of South Silverton Drive and Branch Avenue in Little Silver Sunday. Monday’s forecastContinue reading "A LITTLE SLIVER OF SPRING IN LITTLE SILVER"
SPRING 2014: HAS WINTER FINALLY CROAKED?
Sunshine, temperatures solidly in the mid-50s, not a brine track in sight… could our long winter finally be over? These crocuses on River Road in Fair Haven vote ‘yes.’ (ClickContinue reading "SPRING 2014: HAS WINTER FINALLY CROAKED?"
RED BANK: SPRING, 2013
It’s that flowery time of the year for trees, like this one on Oakland Street in Red Bank. Weatherwise, the weekend ahead is looking like a lovely one for plantsContinue reading "RED BANK: SPRING, 2013"
Does Red Bank know how to eat or whut? Mais oui! As proof, thousands of visitors jammed the White Street parking lot Sunday for the second annual Red Bank InternationalContinue reading "RED BANK: FLAVOUR FEST FEEDS THRONGS"
RED BANK: EAT THE WORLD, ON WHITE STREET
It’s one of the inarguable upsides of immigration: the tickling of America’s taste buds. And visitors to Red Bank are among the beneficiaries this Sunday as the White Street parkingContinue reading "RED BANK: EAT THE WORLD, ON WHITE STREET"
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SMALLS FOR MAYOR?
We at redbankgreen remain neutral in political affairs and never make endorsements. But we have to say Borough Clerk Laura Reinertsen’ ...
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."