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08/21/2026

A coordinated traffic enforcement detail involving ten law enforcement agencies recently wrapped up its fourth operation across Cape May County. Operating under the SHIELD Task Force initiative, officers conducted 48 motor vehicle stops along several major routes, resulting in 17 summonses and two a...

08/21/2026

Ocean City’s OC Waterpark is shutting down its lazy river attraction earlier than expected this season. The park announced that today, August 21, will be the final day guests can use the river. Management cited staffing shortages as the reason for the closure, noting that many seasonal lifeguards ...

08/19/2026

Happy birthday to our voice of cape may county, Mark Hunter! You’re the best mark!

08/19/2026

One of New Jersey’s most iconic Shore destinations is in the running to become the setting of a national holiday broadcast. Cape May has advanced to the final 25 communities in the Hallmark Channel’s “Merriest Christmas Town” contest. The winning town will be awarded the opportunity to serve...

08/19/2026

Egg Harbor Township-based Spencer Spirit Holdings has reached a $350 million agreement to acquire Hot Topic and its sister brands from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. The strategic move unites Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe with Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween under a single corporate...

08/18/2026

Only 17 Days until the start of AirFest 2026 – WWII Aircraft, Fly-Ins, & Family Fun!
September 3-6, 2026

See amazing vintage aircraft such as:
- Messerschmitt Me 262
- C-47 “Placid Lassie”
- Japanese A6M Zero Replica
- TBM Avenger “Doris Mae”
- Fuji LM-1 and Beechcraft T-34 Mentor
- Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder “Miss Cherrie II”
- Stinson OY-1 Sentinel “Gayle Ann”

Throughout the event, visitors can enjoy:
● The museum’s collection of 28 aircraft and helicopters
â—Ź Military vehicles, fire trucks, and living-history reenactors
â—Ź Smokey Bear and a New Jersey Forest Fire Service aircraft on Thursday
â—Ź AtlantiCare helicopter displays on Friday and Sunday
● Cape May County Mosquito Control’s Bell 206 Jet Ranger on Saturday
â—Ź The Aero Club of Pennsylvania and EAA Fly-In on Saturday
â—Ź Live music by the John Walter Cape Community Band on Thursday, Maddie Hogan on Friday, and Animal House on Saturday and Sunday
â—Ź Food vendors and local artisans
â—Ź Free face painting and caricatures
â—Ź Magnolia Sadies Vintage Dancers on Saturday
● Ted Schwartz’s 1940s-style live radio show throughout the event
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Photo courtesy David F. Brown

08/18/2026

A nineteen-year-old off-duty lifeguard is receiving recognition for rescuing an eleven-year-old girl from rough ocean currents at Cape May Point. Ryan Gibson had just finished his shift and was playing volleyball on August 12th when he spotted the child being pulled into the water. According to the....

08/18/2026

The Avalon Borough Council has voted to allow Gully’s, a newly opened tavern on Dune Drive, to host outdoor live music until 9 p.m. The decision temporarily relaxes a previous 8 p.m. cutoff, despite noise concerns voiced by some local residents. In exchange for the extended hours, the establishmen...

08/17/2026

The Wetlands Institute in Cape May County will close its doors on September 7th to begin a major renovation aimed at combating rising sea levels. The “Reimagine the Wetlands” initiative will elevate the Salt Marsh Trail and revitalize the surrounding campus to better withstand increased flooding...

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