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Year: 2012

Couple gets engaged at Cape May’s Emlen Physick Estate
Pictured Here: Staff members at the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) were in on the secret prior to Mike Wulster, 24, right, of South River, N.J., asking Michelle Gallagher, 23, left, of Staten Island, N.Y., to marry him. Shown here, after the proposal, the newly engaged couple celebrates the moment at the… Read more »

Places to be on New Year’s Eve
We have the restaurants that are serving Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and throwing a heck of a New Year’s party.

Their Favorite Things
A treasured attraction fancied by guests and tourists, such as an heirloom or striking architectural element, is an innkeeper’s rendition of a show-stopper – and cause for conversation.

Battle of the Bulge Veterans Honored at the Mad Batter
Veterans of that campaign were honored at the Mad Batter, Jackson Street, Wednesday, Dec. 5.

Congress Hall Celebrates 6th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Concert
Congress Hall became a haven for families as it lit up Friday night for the holidays. Transforming into its own winter wonderland, Congress Hall was infused with holiday spirit and decorated from head to toe with Christmas trees, wreaths and garland. This year the Congress Hall Christmas tree was a 30-foot Blue Spruce Evergreen with… Read more »

47th Annual Christmas Parade
Unseasonably warm weather made this year’s 47th Annual Christmas Parade a delight for young and old. Crowds lined the parade route along Broadway, West Perry and Carpenters Lane. And a good time was had by all. The winners are listed by categories below. [nggallery id=149] Decorated Fire Trucks First Place #90 Tuckahoe Second Place #70… Read more »

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Mild weather drew an unusually large and enthusiastic crowd Friday Nov. 30 for the Annual Cape May City Christmas Tree Lighting held at Rotary Park. City officials, the Cape Harmonaires and a special visit from a jolly old man in a red suit highlighted the event. [nggallery id=148]

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.

Time to Decorate – Naturally
When winter approaches, I love to be able to go out-of-doors to bring nature in. Take a winter walk to collect materials for holiday decorations.