“Think of Harry Kulkowitz, the Jewish son of Russian immigrants, who fudged his age at enlistment so he could join his friends in the fight. Don’t worry, Harry, the statute of limitations has expired. Harry came ashore at Utah Beach on D-Day. And now that he’s come back, we said he could have anything he… Read more »
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Marvin Hume
Since being wounded in The Battle of Saipan during World War II, Marvin Hume has been eligible for the prestigious Purple Heart, a military decoration which he refuses to this day.

Hot Dog Tommy
The space at Hot Dog Tommy’s may seem small as you get handed your Black Russian or Carrot Dog, but it’s just the right size for this freewheelin’ pair.

The Candyman
Joe Bogle has been a presence in Cape May for all of his 59 years.

One Woman’s Legacy
A one-woman-led fight for preservation put Cape May on the road to becoming the town we know today.

The Painter and the Poet
It’s been 11 years since beloved Cape May artist Alice Steer Wilson last picked up her brush, but she lives with us still in her watercolors depicting Cape May architecture and in seascapes basking in sea light.

The House that Lobsters Built
The Laudemans: Still making waves in fishing

The Boys of Summer
In 1932, the depression loomed heavily over Cape May. Bath houses, once popular, were becoming passé. So Steven J. Steger set up his own beach rental operation, and the rest is history.

Mary Stewart – 25 Years of Service Honored
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) honored Outreach Director Mary Stewart Monday, June 18 for her 25 years of service to the organization. She was presented with a plaque and a bouquet of flowers at an informal surprise gathering at the Carriage House Cafe & Tea Room on the grounds of the… Read more »

Fried Chicken & Soul at the Chalfonte Hotel
At the Chalfonte, Cape May’s oldest continuous operating hotel, the Magnolia Room’s southern menu has been a tradition for 101 years.