This week’s edition of Orr at the Shore brought Channel 3’s Kathy Orr to the island to interview Cape May Magazine’s very own Karen Fox, about her new book, The Chalfonte: The heroes, heartaches, legends, loved affairs and unforgettable characters behind the hotel that became an American treasure.
Author: Susan Tischler

Cape May Stage Fundraiser Glitters
Denim & Diamonds was the theme for this year’s Cape May Stage Fundraiser held Sunday, June 26 at the Corinthian Yacht Club. Diamonds – a Tiffany Diamond and a Hope Diamond – were auctioned off as part of the evening’s highlights. [nggallery id=90]

Flag Day in Cape May – the Local Connection
Although the idea for an annual day honoring the Flag is believed to have started in 1885 when a Wisconsin schoolteacher, BJ Cigrand, arranged for the pupils to honor June 14 – which was the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes – as ‘Flag Birthday, ‘ it was Colonel J… Read more »

West Cape May Strawberry Festival packs ’em in
The Annual West Cape May Strawberry Festival was held June 4 in Wilbraham Park. The weather was perfect and vendors offered a wonderful selection of strawberries in every form from chocolate covered to plain to strawberry motifs on handmade ceramic bowls. Food of all kinds was there for the offing including local favorites like J.B.’s… Read more »

The Lights are out but not for Long
The Cape May Star and Wave reports that the beacon at the Cape May Lighthouse is out. CapeMay.com Facebook fans report it has been out since April 27, but help is on the way in the form of the U.S. Coast Guard which is charge of its maintenance. A Coastguard spokesman, according the Star and… Read more »

Who’s New, Who’s Moved, Who’s Gone 2011
Our annual roundup of new favorites, new locations, and fond farewells to businesses in Cape May.

Garden Tour: The Queen Victoria B&B
Take a tour of the gardens at the Queen Victoria Bed and Breakfast. The gardens are a delight and this month we bring you close-ups of the gardens of the Queen Victoria.

Harry’s of Cape May Summer Opening
You know summer is quite near when Harry’s has their season opening party. Complete with outdoor bar and music, not to mention that great view – business owners and friends turned out to enjoy the music and say hello to Harry. [nggallery id=84]

2011 Flower Show Held at the Grand Hotel
“Birds of a Feather” was the theme for this year’s Annual Cape May Flower Show sponsored by the Garden Club of Cape May and held at the Grand Hotel on April 28. [nggallery id=83]

Beach Tags: Collecting history the Cape May way
Oh those pesky Cape May beach tags! Everyone complains about them. Some try to wrangle their way out of buying them. Still others go out of their way to buy them early. And then there are those who collect them.