In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

🥇 Cape May Cares Awards Beach Tags to 25 Local Kids in New Scholarship Program

‍👷🏾‍ Ocean City Revamps Blighted Property as Part of Open Space Plan

⛵New Jersey Welcomes 123.7 Million Visitors, Eyes Bigger Growth for 2025

👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 May 11

• Mothers Day in Cape May - All Day

• Cape May Lighthouse - 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm

• Dolphin Watch Around Cape May - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

• 2025 Jersey Cape Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Welcome to Cape May Trolley Tour - 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

• Brian Kmetz at Nauti Spirits - 3:00 pm -6:00 pm

• Music by Chris Lax at Harpoons on the Bay - 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

• Vinyl Night at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  May 12

• Birding the Meadows - 7:30 am - 9:00 am

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Cape May Lighthouse - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

• Trivia at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Name That Tune at Cape May Brewery - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

• Gregg Carpenter at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  May 13

• E-Z Birding at Northwood Center - 8:30 am - 10:30 am

• Dolphin Watch Around Cape May - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Cape May Lighthouse - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

• Painted Ladies, Porches & More! Walking Tour - 10:45 am - 11:45 am

• World War II Lookout Tower - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Andy Reeves at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Alex Kyle at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  May 14

• Migration at the Point - 7:30 am - 8:30 am

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Stories of Cape Island Trolley Tour - 10:30 am - 11:15 am

• Historic District Trolley Tour - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

• Emlen Physick Estate Tour - 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

• Music Bingo at Jester's Dive Bar - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

• Jon Katity at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

•  May 15

• Dolphin Watch Around Cape May - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour - 10:15 am - 11:00 am

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Spring Sidewalk Sales Washington Street Mall - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

• The Symposium/Open-Mic at Nauti Spirits Distillery - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

• Cape May Stage Reading Series: Redress at St. Brigid’s - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Cape May Cares Awards Beach Tags to 25 Local Kids in New Scholarship Program

 Cape May Cares awarded 25 local students with summer beach tags through its new Beach Tag Scholarship Program, encouraging children from low-income households to earn access to Cape May’s beaches. The program, launched this year, hopes to expand in the future to support even more community members. The program celebrated its first group of recipients during an honorary Earth Day Clean-Up Event, where students were presented with their earned tags. Organizers hope the scholarship will not only continue in future years but also expand to include senior citizens and others served by Cape May Cares. Cape May Cares operates out of 639 Lafayette Street and continues to seek ways to support and uplift local families. More information is available at CapeMayCares.org.

Ocean City Revamps Blighted Property as Part of Open Space Plan

 Ocean City’s Council approved a $1 million contract to improve a blighted property at 16th Street and Haven Avenue with new sod, sidewalks, curbs, and parking spaces. Most upgrades are permanent and aim to enhance the area’s appearance for the summer while long-term plans for the site’s public use are still under discussion. Although the short-term improvements are now underway, Ocean City continues to consider the property's long-term future. Public suggestions have ranged from passive recreational spaces like gardens and walking trails to active amenities such as sports courts or an outdoor pool.

New Jersey Welcomes 123.7 Million Visitors, Eyes Bigger Growth for 2025 

 New Jersey set new tourism records in 2024, welcoming 123.7 million visitors and surpassing $50 billion in spending, with Atlantic ($8.2 billion, up 1.3%)  and Cape May ($8.1 billion, a 5% increase.) counties leading. Visitor spending was driven by food, lodging, and recreation. Tourism employment grew statewide, with Atlantic County providing 55,561 jobs—23,000 of them linked to the Atlantic City casinos—while Cape May County supported 32,051 tourism jobs. Concerns remain over a drop in Canadian visitors for 2025, which could impact projections.

Answer to the May 10th Trivia Question

What was the primary reason for constructing the Cape May Canal during World War II?

A) To create a shortcut for commercial shipping between New York and Philadelphia
B) To provide a protected route for maritime traffic to avoid German U-boat attacks
C) To facilitate the expansion of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry service
D) To connect inland waterways for recreational boating purposes

Answer: B) To provide a protected route for maritime traffic to avoid German U-boat attacks

The Cape May Canal was constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1942 during World War II. Its primary purpose was to offer a secure passage for ships, allowing them to bypass the treacherous waters near Cape May Point where German U-boats were known to operate. This canal became a crucial link in the Intracoastal Waterway, enhancing the safety of coastal shipping during the war.