News for Red Bank, NJ. The borough of Red Bank is the 16th most populous municipality in Mercer County and the 199th most populous in New Jersey with more than 12,200 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Pasquale Menna.
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Howell singer Julia Sienna auditions on American Idol
Julia Sienna's audition isn’t just about singing; it’s about a community rallying behind one of its own.

NJ schools can’t go virtual — even when pipes burst or snow falls
Red Bank Regional High School was closed for a third day Wednesday thanks to a burst water pipe but classes couldn't go virtual for three days.

After outcry, Bon Jovi NJ pop-up cafe stays open in frigid winter
A pop-up kitchen from the Bon Jovi family might be stirring up some drama in town, but it’s also heating up hope and community spirit in the fight against hunger.

‘Out of control’: Booker, Sherrill shocking remarks on ICE
Tensions are rising in New Jersey as state leaders push back against federal immigration moves that many see as overreach and a threat to community safety.

ICE arrests in Red Bank after Springsteen comments
Red Bank Deupty Mayor Kate Triggiano said she had heard about "lots of ICE activity" around the state on Monday during the Martin Luther King Day holiday including two arrests in Red Bank.

Sinatra tribute at Count Basie Center for NJ diabetes charity
Frank Sinatra’s spirit returns to Red Bank, at the Count Basie Center for the Arts.

Bon Jovi-backed Soul Kitchen pop-up closing in Toms River
After nearly a year of serving the community, Toms River is about to say goodbye to a unique pop-up dining experience that warmed hearts and stomachs alike.

Red Bank pastor accused of abusing teen he met at church
Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said Pastor Enrique Molina met the teen at Iglesia Pentecostal Nuevo Remanente, which used to be located on Monmouth Street in Red Bank, and continued for more than three years.

Lineup announced for the must-see “Roast of NJ” at the Basie
Red Bank braces for chaos as comedians roast the Garden State

The Basie Cinema in Red Bank has a new name
With a $100,000 boost from OceanFirst Bank, a classic cinema is set to transform and invite even more creativity into our lives.
