Author: Susan Tischler

Susan Tischler is the former editor of CapeMay.com and Cape May Magazine.

African American Heritage

Here’s my question, if a segment of a community’s history is demolished because of a well-intentioned government program called, ironically enough, Urban Renewal – does said history still exist? Cape May’s Afro-American history nearly faded into the haze of demolition dust, but when a group of mostly white local artists got together in 1994 and… Read more »

Love in Cape May

There’s just something about Valentine’s Day. Yes, I hear a chorus of men out there groaning and saying, “Yes, there’s definitely something about Valentine’s Day.” What prompts Valentine’s Day phobia? A more than average chance of getting into the dog house with the wrong card, the wrong gift, the wrong flowers and the proverbial “Where’s… Read more »

2007 was a VERY busy year for headlines!

Another year has come and gone and the headlines for 2007 weren’t so very different from those of 2006. Easily at the top of the headline list was the fate of the Beach Theatre. The ups and downs of the efforts of the Beach Theatre Foundation (BTF), formed in March and headed by advertising mogul… Read more »

A look back at 2007

Whew! What a year. So many changes, so many celebrations. We tried to capture as many of the Cape Island 2006 highlights as we could throughout the year, as well our annual fests like the Lima Bean and Strawberry festivals, not to mention our parades – the Baby Parade, the Halloween Parade and the beloved… Read more »

Dinner and a room

Imagine this – a weekend at a Victorian B&B or perhaps a Craftsman-style inn with a trained chef at your disposal. I don’t know about you, but that is my dream weekend. Wrap in the ocean and a quaint, small town to go with it and you have – oh! – you have Cape May.… Read more »

Changes in the landscape of Cape May

Wow! Are you guys in for some surprises next year when you return to Cape May. The most obvious change will be the Washington Street Mall. Preliminary work began October 29 on the mall and will include removal of all trees and benches. The three block shopping area is expected to get a complete re-do… Read more »

Ghosts of the Cape May Lighthouse

Oh, that’s right. It’s October and she’s out looking for those elusive ghosts again. You’d be correct. But what I was really looking for this time was an excuse to climb the Lighthouse at night. If there were any ghost around – well – that would just be an added bonus. This year, my annual… Read more »

Dellas 5&10 reopens in perfect retro style

The soda fountain is nearly as long as the store. It is cherry red with a white counter top. Stainless steel stools with red cushions sit on red and white checkered tile flooring. Schoolhouse pendant lights, white with red-striped glass shades, dangle over the counter. Banana splits, hot fudge sundaes, milkshakes, and cream sodas are… Read more »

Who’s Moved, Who’s New, Who’s Gone: 2007

A walk about town is always interesting this time of the year – many merchants have relocated, others have moved on, and there are, as usual, a few new kids on the block. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at who’s new and who’s gone in 2007. Let’s begin with the Washington Street… Read more »