Tag: Red Bank
A Street Renamed, A Century Honored: Red Bank Celebrates Count Basie
RED BANK – “Our work is not finished, our work is not finished, our work is not finished… Count Basie’s work is not finished.”
Celebrate Count Basie’s Birthday, Theater’s Centennial at Upcoming Shows in Red...
RED BANK – What other band leader besides William James “Count” Basie has the distinction of having his orchestra perform sold-out concerts more than 40 years after his death?
Looming Worry as Development Comes to NJ Transit Parking Lots
Parking woes in the Two River area are not new. But as New Jersey Transit (NJT) continues to monetize its train station parking lots, many customers are concerned about whether parking spots will remain affordable or even available at stations in the future.
Cinematic Refresh: Indie Street Film Festival on Tap in Red Bank
RED BANK – The New Jersey premiere of the Marc Maron film “In Memoriam” will kick off the 11th annual Indie Street Film Festival in Red Bank, which runs from Aug. 17 to 23. The opening night screening includes a Q&A with writer/director and New Jersey native Rob Burnett.
Riverview Appoints New President, Chief Executive
RED BANK – Hackensack Meridian Health has named a new president and chief hospital executive for Riverview Medical Center, the health system announced July 29. Kenny Esser, 45, takes over the role amid major expansion projects as the hospital nears its 100th anniversary in 2028.
The Arts Begin with Listening
Early in my career, I learned something I have never forgotten: a community will always tell you what it wants.
New Indie Bookstore Embraces Community of Readers in Red Bank
RED BANK – Here is some crazy good news for the book lovers of Monmouth County – Crazy Story Books officially opened its doors in Red Bank May 30.
Grateful Dead 2026 Meet-Up at the Movies Hits Monmouth County Screens
RED BANK – Monmouth County, it’s time to bring out your Dead. The tie-dye tradition that has become a cornerstone of the summer season returns to the Jersey Shore in August as the 2026 Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies takes over local screens.
Planning Board Rejects New Look of The Rail at Red Bank...
RED BANK – Long-awaited revised site plans for The Rail at Red Bank North drew strong criticism from the borough’s planning board during the July 8 meeting, with board chair Dan Mancuso observing that the new version looks like “Darth Vader lives there.”
Bob Lanfrank’s Lasting Legacy
RED BANK – “People may not always be dedicated to one person throughout their lives in any aspect, but barbers?

















