Suzanne Simonetti’s latest novel The Sound of Wing is the story of three women that find themselves wonderful friends by the end—and it takes place in and around Cape May. Goldie has a butterfly garden and a shop on Carpenters Lane; Krystal is from the Villas and works at a light shop that you can… Read more »
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Mad Batter founder Harry Kulkowitz at the 70th anniversary of D-Day
“Think of Harry Kulkowitz, the Jewish son of Russian immigrants, who fudged his age at enlistment so he could join his friends in the fight. Don’t worry, Harry, the statute of limitations has expired. Harry came ashore at Utah Beach on D-Day. And now that he’s come back, we said he could have anything he… Read more »

Getting stuffed on History
We’re thrilled to support Historic Cold Spring Village at their annual fundraiser, Feasting on History, at Naval Air Station Wildwood. Every year, Hangar One is filled with food vendors from all over Cape May County, including Lucky Bones, Washington Inn, Blue Pig Tavern, Ebbitt Room, Back Bay Bistro, Island Grill, as well as local wineries.

Marvin Hume
Since being wounded in The Battle of Saipan during World War II, Marvin Hume has been eligible for the prestigious Purple Heart, a military decoration which he refuses to this day.

Hot Dog Tommy
The space at Hot Dog Tommy’s may seem small as you get handed your Black Russian or Carrot Dog, but it’s just the right size for this freewheelin’ pair.

The Candyman
Joe Bogle has been a presence in Cape May for all of his 59 years.

The Bread Lady
Her name is Elizabeth Degener. Her father calls her Biz. Her friends call her Liz. But to all who queue up on a Saturday or Sunday morning along Sunset Boulevard, she is simply known as The Bread lady.

Cape May Brewery Company: Not Your Ordinary Home Brew
Going to a Cape May Brewery tasting is like going to a party.

One Woman’s Legacy
A one-woman-led fight for preservation put Cape May on the road to becoming the town we know today.

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.