Best of Cape May 2025 Launches with New Categories and Local Favorites

Issue #413

August 03, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

‍🎭 Best of Cape May 2025 Launches with New Categories and Local Favorites

🌊 City Seeks State Approval for Seawall Project Linking Anglesea to Wildwood Boardwalk

⛳ Classic American Tales Brings Live Storytelling Series to Cape May

Cape May Local Scoop’s Events Are Sponsored By: East Lynne Theater Company

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

 August 3

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Best of Cape May 2025 Launches with New Categories and Local Favorites

 The annual Best of Cape May awards are back, and residents and visitors alike are invited to cast their votes starting August 1. This popular tradition highlights the top businesses and experiences across the seaside town—from favorite seafood spots to beloved souvenir shops. Whether it's an old favorite or a new hidden gem, every nomination counts. This year’s ballot has been refreshed with updated categories, including some fun additions like “Best Table Bread,” making the process both quick and enjoyable. Completing the form takes roughly ten minutes, and with some winners decided by just a single vote, every submission truly makes a difference. Voting remains open through August 28. Once tallied, the results will showcase the standout places that make Cape May a unique and cherished destination. Vote here!

City Seeks State Approval for Seawall Project Linking Anglesea to Wildwood Boardwalk

North Wildwood is seeking state approval to extend its popular seawall from Third to Seventh Avenues to protect the shoreline and enhance recreational access. The $19 million project, jointly funded by FEMA, the state, and the city, aims to provide storm protection and complete a nearly five-mile pedestrian pathway. The move follows a recent settlement between the city and the DEP over past unauthorized erosion control efforts. A separate regional beach replenishment effort remains uncertain due to inter-municipal disagreements.

Classic American Tales Brings Live Storytelling Series to Cape May

 Classic American Tales will present three literary events in Cape May from August 5–14 at the Cape May Public Library and the Dormer House B&B. Programs include a lecture on women playwrights, dramatic readings of Western stories, and performances highlighting Langston Hughes and Alice Childress. Kicking off the series on August 5 at 4:00 p.m., Gaye Stahlhuth will deliver a free lecture at the public library focused on influential women of the American theater from 1910 to 1930.The “Tales at The Dormer House” series continues weekly through October 16. For details on future performances featuring writers like Louisa May Alcott and James Thurber, or to reserve a spot, call 609-884-5898 or email [email protected]. More information on CAT’s full season of events, is available at www.ClassicAmericanTales.org. 

What event in 1878 significantly shaped the architectural style of Cape May, leading to its large collection of Victorian homes?

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Answer to the August 2nd Trivia Question

Which of the following historic buildings in Cape May was designed by the architect who also contributed to the design of the United States Capitol?

A) The Windsor Hotel
B) Congress Hall
C) The Emlen Physick Estate
D) The Mount Vernon Hotel

Answer: D) The Mount Vernon Hotel

The Mount Vernon Hotel in Cape May was designed to be the largest hotel in the world but unfortunately burned down before its completion. The architect, Thomas U. Walter, also contributed to the design of the United States Capitol​​.

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