Tag: Red Bank

The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center will soon open its new exhibit, “The Black Press: Stewards of Democracy” with a new group of young docents.

Accusations of unethical conduct by the leader of the Red Bank Police Department were made public at the Aug. 10 council meeting.

Red Bank Catholic (RBC) girls soccer coach Frank Lawrence was fired last month after he was arrested for allegedly shoving one of his players.

Much to the relief of the coastal fishing and recreational communities, long-awaited dredging along the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers has commenced. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) announced the start of the project during a conference held at Veterans Memorial Park July 25 and livestreamed on social media.

Capt. Michael Frazee will succeed Chief Darren McConnell as the borough’s new police chief, Mayor Billy Portman announced at the latest council meeting. The July 27 meeting started with a detailed background on the new council-manager form of government; the agenda also included a discussion to revise the graffiti ordinance, among other borough business.

Despite the lavish wealth found in the Two River area, food insecurity is an oft-overlooked issue that affects many local residents. To combat this problem, the Vin Gopal Civic Association (VGCA) opened its first food bank last year at 224 Shrewsbury Ave.

If not being able to sip your favorite alcoholic concoction or brew kept you from enjoying that cinematic gem showing at Basie Center Cinemas, it’s time to buy your tickets.

Countering antisemitism with “cancel culture” doesn’t help, Rabbi Marc Kline told a Zoom room full of attendees at the latest Red Bank Public Library Let’s Talk About Race program. 

RED BANK – In this new era of Name Image and Likeness, Elijah McAllister is taking advantage of his status as a high-profile SEC athlete to grow his foundation.

The newly elected governing body set some ground rules for governance at its first meeting July 6 since all members and the mayor were installed five days earlier.