High Tide

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A glamorous makeover for the Sea Mist

Editor’s Note: An inaccuracy has been brought to my attention. In my original article I quoted an earlier article which stated that the exterior of The Sea Mist was the work of “the subsequent nine owners.” That is not true. One man – Fred Morrison is responsible for “the look.” We have made that correction… Read more »

A Place for Lamb

In pondering this month’s column, several ideas crossed my mind, but I kept coming back to something I have wanted to write about for some time. Since it is a subject that evokes strong opinions on both sides of the meadow, I have avoided it until now. LAMB. In the old west sheep ranchers and… Read more »

A day in the life of a DJ at New Cape May Radio

   9:56 a.m. “You’re listening to WCFA-LP 101.5 FM now on the air from Cape May Point to Cape May Court House and beyond with an Eclectic Blend of Jazz. I’m Peg Long. I’ll be with you until noon and remember today is Valentine’s Day. You still have time to run out and find something… Read more »

The Excursionists: A Ticket to Success – Part 2

In 1866, Cape Island had 22 hotels, including an African-American hotel on Lafayette Street. That same year, Jacob F. Cake was brought up from Washington, D.C. to manage Columbia House. He later moved over to Congress Hall. Congress Hall, wanting to keep up with times, added a new wing onto the hotel at Perry Street.… Read more »