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Monthly articles on what's happening in Cape May, gardening tips and ideas, recipes from the Persnickety Chef, local history, characters & more. Plus, feature articles from our sister Cape May Magazine.

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    What’s happening Around the Island

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 24th, 2010 in Happenings

    There is plenty to do leading into the Labor Day Weekend, but some events are coming to an end. This is your last chance to take advantage of the West Cape May Farmers Market. The Market runs from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday  August 31st at the “Backyard Park” located behind Borough Hall [...]

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    6th Annual Best of Cape May Survey

    Posted by CapeMay.com on August 10th, 2010 in Best of Cape May

    We want real opinions from real people who have REALLY visited Cape May! The winners are chosen entirely by you, the readers. Vote for your favorite Cape May businesses from August 10 through September 12.

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    F is For Football!

    Posted by Jon Davies on September 1st, 2010 in Recipes • The Persnickety Chef

    My Sundays in the fall revolve around three F’s – Football, Food and Friends. It is always the food that ties the other two together. As you get ready to kick-off your football season, try the recipes for Raging Red Beef Chili, Red Curry Chicken Wings and the Ultimate Patty-Melt.

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    Time to Wine

    Posted by Lorraine Kiefer on September 1st, 2010 in Garden Talk • Gardening

    There is a lot of interest in growing grapes in the Cape May area now. This year’s September Food and Wine Festival affords the opportunity to visit these enchanting places. People have always grown grapes in southern New Jersey, and we have history of wine making for over 200 years. One of the oldest wineries [...]

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    The Offshore bite is on!

    Posted by Nick Maney on August 30th, 2010 in What's Running?

    Multiple boats out of South Jersey Marina have been reporting fantastic hookups! Over the Top went 6 for 13 on Whites caught around the Baltimore area, Super Crew also releasing 6 Whites in the same area on Saturday. A little closer to home near the 30 Fathom Lump and the Elephant Trunk, the Nor’easter II [...]

  6. Lifeguards keep bathers close to shore

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 30th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Beach patrols restrict visitors to shallow water because of strong currents from Hurricane Danielle. Beach patrols in Atlantic and Cape May counties said they were limiting beachgoers’ activity in the water Sunday, the second consecutive weekend day of strong tides and dangerous rip currents attributed to Hurricane Danielle. The Press of Atlantic City 8/30

  7. Local divers ID 1879 shipwreck

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 30th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Local divers believe they have finally identified the wreck of a paddlewheel steamer that sunk 38 nautical miles off of Cape May over 130 years ago. Cape May Star and Wave 8/26

  8. Numbered signs should help during emergencies

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 30th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Fire Chief Jerry Inderwies and members of the Cape May Beach Patrol have come up with what appears to be a simple solution to a serious problem. Cape May Star and Wave 8/26

  9. Mid-Atlantic 500 predictably unpredictable, as usual

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 30th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – The 19th Annual Mid-Atlantic $500,000 sportsfishing tournament lived up to the event’s for excellence, excitement…and unpredictability. Cape May Star and Wave 8/26

  10. Trio of Contracts Could Trim Time Spent Constructing Cape May’s Convention Hall

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 26th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May – Construction Manager Steve Markley of Hunter Roberts, a member of the Convention Hall Project Team, is suggesting the construction of a Convention Hall be divided into three pieces with three separate bids. Cape May County Herald 8/25

  11. Navy Building Atop Park Bunker Tracked Soviet Subs in Cold War

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 26th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Cape May Point State Park – Until 1991, it was top secret information that in 1955, the U.S. Navy built a listening station atop the concrete bunker, near the Cape May Lighthouse, to track Russian submarines operating off the coast. Cape May County Herald 8/25

  12. Seashore Lines Trains Run ‘Til Sept. 3

    Posted by Susan Tischler on August 26th, 2010 in Local Headlines

    Rio Grande – Rail fans and train lovers have an opportunity to ride Cape May Seashore Lines (CMSL) railroad until Sept. 3. Cape May County Herald 8/25