Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge was exactly that
CAPE MAY POINT — If you didn’t think the women on the local beach patrols were tough enough, you should have joined the spectators July 22 at St. Pete’s Beach to watch the 2026 Cape […]
Cozy cottage creates perfect spot to return after day at the beach
NORTH CAPE MAY — People don’t throw around the word “darling” anymore. It was a staple in old movies, especially when describing a sort of idealized cottage outside the noir-ish cities, just perfect for two […]
New leader takes helm at USCG Sector Delaware Bay
PHILADELPHIA — Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay bid farewell to Capt. Kate Higgins-Bloom and welcomed Capt. Roberto Rivera as the new sector commander during a change of command ceremony July 16 at the Independence Seaport […]
NEWS
Cape May water treatment plant needs booster at peak of demand
Officials expect replacement near the end of the summer CAPE MAY — City Manager Paul Deitrich said that after some difficulty, he finally has a quote for a replacement booster pump at the water treatment […]
NWS: Tornado touches down in Cape May Point
CAPE MAY POINT — The National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly (NWS) confirmed in a preliminary damage survey that an EF-0 tornado came through Cape May Point after a waterspout came ashore July 21. There were […]
Public voices concerns about proposed addition to church
CAPE MAY — Concerned residents questioned City Council last week about the possible two-story addition to the Allen AME Church proposed by East Lynn Theater Company (ELTC). Resident Stacey Sheehan asked where the city was […]
Micro-transit future for southern N.J., officials say
Cape May County Chamber of Commerce hosts panel discussion on transportation CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — “South Jersey has been ignored for many decades,” said Kris Kolluri, an executive with the state’s top transportation organizations. “Only […]
West Cape May helps school make way for new playground
WEST CAPE MAY — The West Cape May Board of Education received $63,000 from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to replace playground equipment at the elementary school at Moore Street and Colombia Avenue. […]
Real Estate
Cozy cottage creates perfect spot to return after day at the beach
NORTH CAPE MAY — People don’t throw around the word “darling” anymore. It was a staple in old movies, especially when describing a sort of idealized cottage outside the noir-ish cities, just perfect for two […]
Fantastic home close to beach in charming Cape Island borough
CAPE MAY POINT — While Cape May is blessed with many beautiful locations, for many the winner is always the quaint borough of Cape May Point. With a magic ratio of most scenic views to […]
St. James Place condo puts residents in heart of favorite hidden gem
CAPE MAY — St. James Place remains one of Cape Island’s most cherished hidden gems. Nestled among the trees along Lafayette Street since 1988, this unique neighborhood offers a rare combination of convenience, tranquility and […]
La Quinta Towers condo features all amenities of tropical island paradise
DIAMOND BEACH — When Diamond Beach was built back in the late 1980s, Wildwood Crest was mostly sand and sky. A few streets of homes, clustered around little canals and docklands, displayed the once-popular taste […]
Luxury condominiums put homeowners in the heart of West Cape May
WEST CAPE MAY — Cape Island has no bad locations, only genres. There’s the super-private, the village-esque, the beachy, the Historic District and the nebulous concept of being in the thick of the action. The […]
Sports
Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge was exactly that
CAPE MAY POINT — If you didn’t think the women on the local beach patrols were tough enough, you should have joined the spectators July 22 at St. Pete’s Beach to watch the 2026 Cape […]
CAPE MAY COUNTY LIFEGUARD CHAMPIONSHIP
‘Literally every point counts’ OCBP edges Wildwood Crest, Avalon; CMBP finishes fourth WILDWOOD CREST — Every point counted as the Ocean City Beach Patrol came from behind to win the 2026 Cape May County Lifeguard […]
Softball team shows growth with successful season
Lower Cape May Regional wins seven in a row, triples win total from 2025 ERMA — The Caper Tiger softball team got knocked out of the sectional tournament early but posted a solid season, which […]
Caper Tigers medal at county track championship
OCEAN CITY – The Caper Tiger girls and boys track teams each finished third overall at the 2026 Cape May County Track and Field Championships May 5 at Ocean City High School. The host school […]
Caper Tigers race at Cape-Atlantic League Track and Field Championships
BUENA – The Caper Tigers competed at the Cape-Atlantic League Track and Field Championships Saturday at Buena Regional High School. Senior Ella Biersbach finished fourth in the girls long jump finals with her leap of […]
Obituaries
JEANNE MARIE McCURDY, 91
Jeanne Marie (McIlhenny) McCurdy, affectionately known as “DeeDee,” passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on May 11, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on July 22, 1934, in Germantown, Pa., […]
ELIZABETH RITA MILLER, 85
Elizabeth Rita (Verdecchio) Miller, born on Aug. 23, 1940, in Penns Grove, N.J., passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. Liz was the second of four children to Pietro Verdecchio and Alvera (nee DeClemente) Verdecchio. […]
JAY ROBERT SCHATZ, 85
Jay Robert Schatz, 85, of Cape May, passed away peacefully May 8, 2026, at Cooper Cape Regional Hospital. Jay was born in Peru, Ill., in 1940. Before he graced Cape May with his outsized personality, […]
