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Issue #443

September 02, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

‍🌳 Cape May County Unveils $28M Plan to Revitalize Historic Park East

🍁 Fewer Canadians, More Locals: South Jersey Shore Adapts to Tourism Shift

🌱 New Jersey Gardeners Can Extend the Season with These Late-Summer Crops

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

 September 2

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Cape May County Unveils $28M Plan to Revitalize Historic Park East

Cape May County is planning a major revitalization of one of its lesser-known recreational spaces with a $28 million proposal to modernize Cape May County Park East. While the nearby Cape May County Zoo has evolved into a regional attraction since opening in 1978, the park across Route 9 — which actually predates the zoo — has seen far fewer upgrades in its nearly 50-year history. The project includes a two-story field house for various indoor and outdoor sports, aimed at relieving pressure on other busy local facilities. Unlike other proposed sports complexes in the area, the Park East facility would be free to use for both locals and visitors. The project remains in the planning stages, with funding and construction timelines yet to be finalized, but it marks a significant step toward breathing new life into one of the county’s original recreational landmarks.

Fewer Canadians, More Locals: South Jersey Shore Adapts to Tourism Shift

 Canadian tourism to the South Jersey shore dropped 20–30% this summer due to unfavorable currency exchange rates, political tensions, and weather challenges. Shore towns adjusted by shifting focus to domestic travelers, launching new promotions, and targeting Hispanic families. While Canadian cancellations impacted some sectors heavily, strong domestic interest, particularly in drivable vacation markets, helped soften the blow. Although the absence of Canadian tourists has been felt, the shore’s resilience has been evident. Wildwood, for instance, reported increased tram car ridership, and Cape May’s ferry system saw an uptick in vehicle crossings in August, despite interruptions caused by Hurricane Erin. Local tourism leaders remain optimistic, continuing marketing efforts in Canada while strengthening their appeal to U.S. travelers. The hope is to welcome back Canadian visitors next season — when economic and political skies are hopefully clearer..

 New Jersey Gardeners Can Extend the Season with These Late-Summer Crops

 As summer fades and September approaches, New Jersey gardeners in USDA hardiness zone 7 still have a chance to plant a final round of crops before the first frost. Late August through September offers ideal conditions for cool-season vegetables, with warm soil temperatures and increasingly cooler nights supporting quick germination and healthy growth. Leafy greens, root vegetables, herbs, and transplants like kale and broccoli thrive in the cooler conditions, while garlic can be planted later for next summer’s harvest. To ensure success, gardeners should prepare their soil by clearing out remnants of summer crops and replenishing beds with compost or slow-release fertilizers. With the right choices and timing, this final planting window can extend the growing season and set the stage for a productive garden well into fall—and beyond.

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Answer to the September 1st Trivia Question

Which group of Native Americans were the first known inhabitants of the Cape May area?

A) Lenni Lenape
B) Powhatan
C) Iroquois
D) Shawnee

Answer: A) Lenni Lenape

The Lenni Lenape, specifically the Kechemeche tribe, were the first known inhabitants of the Cape May area. They would spend summers there, fishing and hunting before returning to their inland villages.​​

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