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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? 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 »
The annual Fireworks Extravaganza took place on July 4th at 9:00pm on the beach in front of Congress Hall. The dazzling display brought an enormous turnout and made for the perfect end to a day full of patriotic festivities around Cape May.
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.
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.
CBS 3 Meteorologist Kathy Orr visited Cape May on July 1 to film a segment of “Orr at the Shore.” She interviewed local photographer Anita Roth about sea glass, and where to find it on Cape May’s beaches. Roth’s photographs of sea glass were featured in the Spring 2010 issue of Cape May Magazine. The… Read more »
From the beginning, the Hotel Cape May was doomed. It opened in 1908, several years behind schedule and 100 percent over budget – its final cost of $1 million was nearly unimaginable in those days.
If your yard is a typical southern New Jersey somewhat sandy soil with some oaks here and there, blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) just might fit the bill. This tasty, succulent fruit will thrive in almost any kind of soil as long as it is acid.
Unlike the zombie green zucchini, squash blossoms are a golden orange color that looks like captured sunshine. Recipes: Spaghetti with Squash Blossoms, Squash Blossom Frittata, Crab Stuffed Squash Blossoms
An elegant evening was held at the 18th-19th century Whalers’ Cottages on Batts Lane for the Center for Community Arts. Hosts Chris and Dave Clemans held a wine tasting event featuring Argentine wines paired with grilled meats and fresh local seafood which was catered by the Washington Inn.
Beach replenishment near the WWII Bunker
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Cape May All Lit Up
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