April 17, 2026
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Cape May considers demolition by neglect ruling

Intent to help protect city historic homes, buildings CAPE MAY — The city introduced an ordinance providing for a determination of demolition by neglect during the Sept. 16 meeting.  Solicitor Chris Gillin-Schwartz said it is […]

Successful summer sows optimism for fall business

CAPE MAY — Goodbye, summer and hello, quieter days.  As the summer heat gives way to breezy, fall days, the merchants of Cape May are reflecting on this summer and looking forward to the last […]

‘The Real McCoy’ found on rum row just off Cape May

Modern distilleries maintain that high level of excellence Ever wonder about “The Real McCoy?” Why is it a term meaning “of or having authentic, genuine quality?” Bill McCoy was a shipbuilder turned rumrunner during Prohibition […]

Building bridges to the future: 

Climate change research span boosts curriculum at LCMRH ERMA — Education doesn’t stop at the classroom door at Lower Cape May Regional High School — it extends across the wetlands.  Using grant funding dedicated to […]

Cape May, West Cape May school districts to study merger

State DCA grant funding yet another investigation CAPE MAY — Cape May City Elementary and West Cape May Elementary school districts have received a $50,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to […]

Rescue swimmer’s grandmother had intuition

OCEAN CITY — Joan Gallagher had an intuition about her grandson, Conor Plasha. Years before he decided to join the U.S. Coast Guard and become a rescue swimmer, she knew where he was headed.  Just the […]

Coast Guard gives lifeguards an uplifting experience

OCBP takes part in rescue simulation with former colleague, now a rescue swimmer OCEAN CITY — The rescue helicopter crews out of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Air Station Atlantic City train relentlessly when they’re not […]

Cape May tables lead line resolution to seek grants

CAPE MAY — City Council tabled a resolution authorizing a contract for lead service line replacement to continue discussions and potentially seek grant funding. “As you know, the city [has] just about completed all of […]