This coming Saturday, on May 22nd, the West Cape May Environmental Commission is holding its fourth annual Electronic Waste Recycling event. To date, they’ve collected over eighteen tons of e-waste, keeping it out of our landfills and waterways. While it might seem like no big deal to toss your old computer into the curbside trash,… Read more »
Author: Jessica Leeburg

Gift guide for the Cape May enthusiast on your holiday list
This has been a rough year, which makes self care more important than ever. If you or someone on your gift list needs a Cape May fix, here are a few suggestions to help them feel a little closer to the shore. Cape May Street Signs These wood signs from WittyPiggyCrafts are replicas of actual… Read more »

Where to get Thanksgiving Dinner in Cape May: the 2020 edition
It’s not a typical holiday season. But even though we may have to wish friends and family a happy Thanksgiving via Zoom this year, we can seek normalcy in holiday comfort food. If you don’t want to prepare your own, here are some Cape May restaurants and caterers with to-go and sit-down options. Beach Plum… Read more »

3 ways to get some fresh air this November
We’re a third of the way into November and it’s 72 degrees outside. Before we spend the winter months bundled up indoors, here are a few ways to get out and enjoy the last of the warm weather! Try a new beer at Cape May Brewing Co. Head to the Cape May Airport for a… Read more »

Inside the artist’s studio: Wave art by Emily Arenberg
We were scrolling Instagram when a picture that made us do a double take. Emily Arenberg has created a technique that transforms flat wood surfaces into a birds-eye view of waves rushing onto the shore. At a glance they can pass for photographs, but these pieces are actually crafted from paint and resin. And since… Read more »

A night in at the theater with East Lynne’s virtual production “Nothing Matters”
I’ve always loved the theater. On moving to Cape May, I dreamed of becoming a regular attendee at local productions. Season tickets! Opening nights! But real life responsibilities usually get in the way. I’m searching for silver linings to 2020. Businesses have had to get creative this year to work around social distancing measures, and… Read more »

Cape May appears in a new video from Philadelphia musician Alexander Charles
Cape May has been the location for thrillers and lent its charm to novelists and painters. Now many of its candy-colored buildings serve as the backdrop for a new music video by Philadelphia hip-hop artist Alexander Charles.

Handmade in Cape May Point: Behind the scenes of Smart Seasoning
When COVID-19 forced a months-long ban on indoor dining across New Jersey, Lucas Manteca saw an opportunity.

A tour of The Hugh, Cape May’s new boutique B&B
We had an opportunity to stop into The Hugh, the new boutique B&B on Washington Street that opened in June. The 1883 Victorian was previously home to the Blue Rose Inn and Alexander’s, but it’s now in the hands of John and Sandy Vizzone, who were kind enough to let us inside for a quick… Read more »

First look at the new clothing store Willow & Stone
If you’ve visited Cape May during the last year and strolled down Carpenters Lane, you probably noticed the construction going on diagonally across from Fins at 215 Decatur Street. The white house on the corner has transformed from low-key to sharp, and we’re excited to show you the results of the renovation. The ground floor… Read more »