Next Gen ‘Mini Med School’
Shore Medical Center program gives high schoolers hands-on experiences with professionals in the field SOMERS POINT — A cardiac arrest simulation, touring an ambulance, reading X-rays and learning how to take a manual blood pressure […]
Federal funds flowing in South Jersey, Van Drew says
Coast Guard, area beaches, local waterways benefiting CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — “South Jersey, we’ve been forgotten about too long; we need to do better and we’re just beginning,” U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew said […]
Beautiful home tucked back out of the way in idyllic West Cape May
WEST CAPE MAY — Few locations can inspire as much devotion as the borough of West Cape May. The secret small town in the heart of Cape Island offers the best in neighbor-knowin’, porch-swingin’, Farmers […]
NEWS
County again pushes for full interchanges at Exits 6, 13, 17, 20
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape May County officials are making another concerted push to get full interchanges at four Garden State Parkway exits. “We would love the Turnpike Authority to do these interchanges. We […]
PointFest unites community in support of fire company
CAPE MAY POINT — “People often refer to Cape May Point as Mayberry; a tiny town where everyone knows each other. Volunteerism is huge throughout the Point,” Volunteer Fire Company President Lance Lipset said. For […]
Cape May honors families in renaming Wise-Anderson Park
CAPE MAY — A project already several years in the works, there is still more to be done at Lafayette Street Park, including an official renaming. On Aug. 18, City Council passed a resolution to […]
Protesters line Route 9 outside Van Drew event
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — An estimated 100 people showed up to protest outside U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s annual legislative update Aug. 20 to the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce. Protesters lined up […]
Next Gen ‘Mini Med School’
Shore Medical Center program gives high schoolers hands-on experiences with professionals in the field SOMERS POINT — A cardiac arrest simulation, touring an ambulance, reading X-rays and learning how to take a manual blood pressure […]
Real Estate
Beautiful home tucked back out of the way in idyllic West Cape May
WEST CAPE MAY — Few locations can inspire as much devotion as the borough of West Cape May. The secret small town in the heart of Cape Island offers the best in neighbor-knowin’, porch-swingin’, Farmers […]
Home offers quiet life along water just across bridge from Cape May
SCHELLENGER’S LANDING — Very few people have an eye quick enough to spot the hidden green neighborhood on the far side of Schellenger’s Landing. The tiny island that serves as a nautical threshold to the […]
Charmed life awaits at beachfront gem in secret Pierce’s Point
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — There’s a certain charm to getting off the beaten path, especially once August arrives. Wild ideas take flight, for instance: maybe the dream beach house is actually the one on a completely […]
Versatile home offers modern take on living close to Delaware Bay
NORTH CAPE MAY — As much as many love the beauty of vintage homes, they take a lot of work to maintain. The work is old-fashioned, too, resulting in aches that feel a bit vintage […]
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 […]
Sports
ACBP wins Howarth Women’s Lifeguard Invitational
VENTNOR — The women of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol have positioned themselves as the team to beat heading into the South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Championship on Aug. 12 in Ventnor. The crew of veterans […]
Cape May Beach Patrol wins Dutch Hoffman Championship
Cape May lifeguards sweep final three events to win 2026 title in Wildwood WILDWOOD — Michael Fitzpatrick picked the right time to finish first. The singles rower steered his boat on a wave to the […]
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 […]
Obituaries
ROBERT McCLENNEN
Robert “Bob” McClennen was a teacher for 32 years for the Springfield, Pa., school district, lovingly known as Mr. Bear to his students. A resident of Cape May since 2011, he was heavily involved with […]
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. […]
