High Tide

The CapeMay.com blog

New Council Members Sworn In

Three new council members – Deanna Fiocca, Bill Murray and council veteran Jack Wichterman – were sworn in at Cape May’s annual July 1 reorganization meeting. Councilman Jack Wichterman was voted deputy mayor. Topping the new council’s agenda? What to do about Convention Hall? Bids came in over the $10.5 million bond ordinance to the… Read more »

Tuna!

Tuna? We’ve got the tuna, yellows, blues, even a big eye. Out of South Jersey Marina in the past couple of days we’ve had the Raging Bull, Hooked Up II and Foray, bringing in everything from a 20lb dolphin, to a 47lb yellow fin tuna. Heaviest catch in the past week was the 202lb Big… Read more »

Cape May’s Annual Independence Parade

Cape May’s annual Independence Parade was held Saturday, July 3rd.  The parade commenced at 1pm outside of Convention Hall on Beach Avenue.  Parade participants included bands, antique cars, fire engines, costumed performers, local groups and organizations, and members of the US Armed Forces.

CBS Evening News Covers Veteran Flag Ceremony at Sunset Beach

On July 2nd, CBS Evening News filmed a segment of “The American Spirit” at Sunset Beach in Cape May Point.  CBS national news correspondent Jim  Axelrod interviewed 89-year-old Navy veteran Marvin Hume who has led flag ceremonies in honor of war veterans at the beach for the past 38 years.  Click here to watch the news segment online.