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In Pictures: After Irene

Cape May was spared the destruction that Hurricane Irene caused other communities along the East Coast. We have received many phone calls, e-mails, and Facebook inquiries from people all over the country wondering what Cape May’s beaches look like post-hurricane. Well, see for yourself!

Anatomy of a Sandwich

Even with the humblest of foods, the sandwich, the quality of the ingredients matters. Recipes for Grilled Herbed Goat Cheese on Brioche with Homemade Tomato Jam; Fig and Gorgonzola Panini; Farmhouse Cheddar on Sourdough

Stay with me! STAY!

This month’s good read recommendation: Emily and Einstein by Linda Francis Lee It may be September, and we may be putting up the fall decorations of pumpkins, goblins, and turkeys, but believe me when I tell you that there is still a lot of great beach time left for you to share with your dog(s)! The… Read more »

The Rise and Fall of Hurricane Irene

Before Hurricane Irene made landfall early Sunday morning, city officials were busy removing the benches from the Promenade and the Washington Street Mall. Merchants hustled to buy the last roll of duct tape and to the lumber yard to buy the last plank of ply board to board-up their storefronts. But first thing Monday morning,… Read more »

36th Annual Peach Fest

The 36th Annual Peach Festival, sponsored by the Women’s Community Club of Cape May, was held Friday in the recreational hall of St. Mary’s by the Sea Catholic Church. An assortment of peach goodies including peach pie, peach cobbler, peach jam and other peach baked goods was available – all homemade. A special display, Bra-Vado,… Read more »

National Lighthouse Day

Saturday August 7 was National Lighthose Day, and thousands of visitors and photographers toured the Cape May Lighthouse last weekend in honor of the event. Enjoy these past photos and articles that CapeMay.com and Cape May Magazine have covered of the Lighthouse over the years. Read more about the lighthouse Love at the Lighthouse Is… Read more »

USLA Competition

The City of Cape May and specifically the Cape May Beach Patrol, played host to the U. S. Lifesaving Association’s lifeguard competition. The 4-day event featured top talent from as far away as California and Florida as well as South Jersey, New York and Delaware. The photos here are just a sampling of the many… Read more »

79th Annual Baby Parade Winners

It was perfect weather for the 79th Annual Baby Parade which took place in Cape May Friday, August 4. Miss New Jersey, Katharyn Nicolle, this year’s Grand Marshall, led a throng of 200 baby parade participants that included 70 contestants, family members, special guests & entertainers. Cape May Mayor Dr. Edward Mahaney, Jr., Deputy Mayor Jack… Read more »

79th Annual Coronation of Queen Maysea

Queen Maysea LXXVIII (that’s 78 for those of you who don’t speak Roman numerals), Julia Marie Hinker, passed her crown along to this year’s queen, Kamryn Brooke Spicer, in a ceremony held at Cape May Elementary on August 3rd at 7:00 p.m. A special crowning ceremony was also held for Miss Jerry, who presided over… Read more »