Home for the holiday Coast Guard Operation Fireside

Basic training with the U.S. Coast Guard is tough, but more than 600 recruits were able to take a break from their rigorous basic training and spend Thanksgiving Day with 100 host families and community…

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The Cape May coast is clearing

The late Jimmy Buffett, along with his sidekick Mac McAnally, penned the song, When the Coast Is Clear! The song has been my anthem for the end of the season. “The tourist traps are empty–…

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Coast Guard graduates take additional training

The Coast Guard is developing a week-long course to help new enlisted members transition to military life, including adapting to being away from home, working as a team, and other aspects of military life. Around…

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Craft Beer Around Town

Over a dozen craft beer breweries of various sizes operate around Cape May County. In addition, more than two dozen bars and restaurants serve craft beer. Thus, the cliche that Cape May is a Victorian…

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The Irish takeover of Cape May in March

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most anticipated holidays on my calendar. Local celebrations include music, drinking, and, of course, the beloved confection called Irish Potatoes. It’s the Irish takeover of Cape May in…

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