Exit Zero Filling Station Closing After 10 Years in West Cape May

Issue #445

September 04, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

‍🍽️ Exit Zero Filling Station Closing After 10 Years in West Cape May

✈Thunder Over the Waves Takes Flight in the Wildwoods Sept. 5–6

 🆔REAL ID Mobile Unit Visit Set for Cape May County — Slots Fill Fast

Cape May Local Scoop’s Events Are Sponsored By: Shop Local

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

 September 4

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Exit Zero Filling Station Closing After 10 Years in West Cape May

After ten years of serving up an eclectic mix of flavors, Exit Zero Filling Station in West Cape May will close its doors for good on September 20. The restaurant, which began inside a converted gas station at 110 Sunset Boulevard, became a local favorite for its creative blend of Indian and Thai curries alongside American comfort classics like burgers and sandwiches. Its quirky setting and inventive menu earned it recognition from state and national outlets over the years, including a spot on New Jersey Magazine’s list of best new restaurants. The decision to close comes as the building is being sold. While the restaurant will shut down, the company plans to continue its retail operations, moving into a new space on the Cape May mall in 2025. Gift cards can still be redeemed for merchandise through the Exit Zero online store. Exit Zero will operate limited hours until its final day, open Wednesday through Friday evenings and Saturdays from noon.

Thunder Over the Waves Takes Flight in the Wildwoods Sept. 5–6

 The inaugural “Thunder Over the Waves” Airshow takes place in Wildwood on September 5–6, 2025. Organizers expect more than 200,000 spectators to line the beach and boardwalk as military jets, aerobatic performers, parachute teams, and vintage warbirds take flight. The free event is poised to become one of the largest family-friendly attractions at the Jersey Shore. The action takes place over the ocean between Morey’s Mariners Pier and Adventure Pier, offering prime views from 22nd Street to Andrews Avenue. While the entire shoreline provides a vantage point, “Show Center” at Spicer Avenue will feature parachute landings, live commentary, and special demonstrations. Friday serves as a preview day, with practice flights scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The main event unfolds Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., promising a packed afternoon of aerial thrills. See the full schedule HERE.

 REAL ID Mobile Unit Visit Set for Cape May County — Slots Fill Fast

Residents in Cape May County will soon have a convenient way to upgrade their driver’s licenses and identification cards to meet federal REAL ID requirements. Starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, New Jersey residents can go online to schedule appointments for the state Motor Vehicle Commission’s mobile unit, which is set to visit West Cape May later this month. The mobile unit will be stationed outside West Cape May Borough Hall and the fire station at 732 Broadway on Wednesday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are required and can only be made through the NJMVC website. Once the available time slots are booked, the system will close.

Answer to the September 3rd Trivia Question

Cape May's Great Fire of 1878 had a major impact on the town. Approximately how much of the town was destroyed?

A) One-quarter
B) One-third
C) Half
D) Two-thirds

Answer: C) Half​

The fire of 1878 devastated about half of Cape May, but the town was quickly rebuilt, and many of its iconic Victorian buildings were constructed during the rebuilding process..​

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