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During the downtime in Cape May due to COVID-19, the owners of the Victorian Commons, including the Acme Market, had the entire parking lot resurfaced. The work took place over three days including paint and new entrance finishing. The Acme remained open to serve the community throughout the resurfacing and repairs.
Currently, all restaurants and bars in New Jersey are closed for eat-in service until further notice, but many are open for curbside takeout and delivery. We’ll update this list as we learn of new places. See what’s closed and what stores have online shopping Aleathea’s Bella Vida Garden Cafe – Open Thursday through Sunday for… Read more »
I went around town last week to photograph a few spring flowers that are starting to bloom. As I was out, I could hear the birds chirping and a few squirrels rummaging around. Hope you enjoy these pictures!
You might not be able to walk through the Physick Estate or make the climb up the lighthouse right now, but Cape May MAC has released new videos that let you experience both from home. Tour the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate Led by Cape May MAC interpretor Jon Vile Climb the 1859 Cape May lighthouse… Read more »
We all know that personal care items like toilet paper and hand sanitizer are in high demand and short supply right now. There’s also a shortage of N95 surgical masks, the kind that can filter particles as small as the coronavirus, in the United States. These local businesses are stepping up to help. Nauti Spirits… Read more »
Even though Cape May County’s libraries are closed, you can still get a library card. We asked on Twitter, and the library told us to fill out their online registration. Instead of having you come in with your ID, they’ll reach out to complete the process. So what can you do with your library card… Read more »
A few of my favorite spots in town are a little quieter than normal. As I walked around to take these pictures, I saw a few cars driving around and people peppered on the beach. The spring air felt great with the warm breeze and sunshine hitting my face. Normally on a day like this,… Read more »
The Cape May County Zoo is closed to visitors right now, but if you were looking forward to Zoo School (or if you live out of state and have never been able to attend), you’re in luck! Weekday mornings at 11:30, they’re releasing a video about a particular animal as a part of their new… Read more »
We’re continuing to stay on top of state, county, and city level closures that affect area businesses, and we will continue to update this page; however, we want to point you to Cape May Strong, which is constantly updating their directory of open businesses. Governor Murphy asks everyone to stay at home. The state discourages… Read more »
Since I first wrote about the Stephen Smith House for Cape May Magazine (Fall 2015), word has spread that the unassuming yellow clapboard house on Lafayette and Franklin Streets was the summer home of one of the foremost leaders of the Underground Railroad. Since then, thousands have taken MAC’s Underground Railroad Trolley Tour, which I… Read more »
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