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June 18, 2026

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In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

🧐Cape May MAC Turns the Physick Into a Live Murder Mystery Experience

♛No Rivalry Here: Pugliese Sisters Compete Side by Side for Miss New Jersey

👮🏻Lower Township Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects in Campground Burglary

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Cape May MAC Turns the Physick Into a Live Murder Mystery Experience

 Cape May MAC is inviting visitors to become detectives during Clueless at the Physick Estate: Liberty & Justice, an interactive mystery experience set inside the historic 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. The live “whodunit” transforms Cape May’s famed Victorian House Museum at 1048 Washington Street into a real-life mystery game inspired by the classic board game. Guests move from room to room throughout the mansion, encountering suspects and gathering evidence as the story unfolds. The original production centers on two sisters whose relationship has been strained by a major disagreement. Hoping to set aside their differences for a family Independence Day celebration, tensions quickly rise and events take an unexpected turn. With everyone considered a suspect, visitors must pay close attention to clues hidden throughout the estate to determine whether justice will ultimately prevail. The immersive experience combines live performances with the historic setting of the Emlen Physick Estate, giving participants a chance to explore the Victorian home while unraveling a suspenseful mystery.

 No Rivalry Here: Pugliese Sisters Compete Side by Side for Miss New Jersey

Molly Pugliese, Miss Atlantic Shores, and Melody Pugliese, Miss Seashore Line, are among 22 contestants vying for the Miss New Jersey crown and a chance to represent the state at Miss America. Both sisters hope to change public perceptions about pageants, emphasizing that the competition is rooted in service, leadership and scholarship rather than glamour alone. Melody, 23, graduated from Stockton University with a degree in early childhood education and teaches preschool in Egg Harbor Township. Molly, 25, earned her degree in journalism and media from Stockton University and is pursuing a master’s degree in organizational leadership at Rowan University. The sisters say sharing the experience has been far more important than competing against one another. Both will showcase their vocal talents during the competition. Molly plans to perform “Journey to the Past” from Anastasia, while Melody will sing Connie Francis’ “Where the Boys Are.” The return of the Miss New Jersey pageant to Ocean City adds extra meaning for the pair. Preliminary competitions are scheduled for June 18 and 19, with the finals taking place June 20 at the Ocean City Music Pier. A “Show Us Your Shoes” parade on the Boardwalk will kick off the festivities, with Melody dressing as Wonder Woman and Molly appearing as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz complete with ruby slippers.

Lower Township Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects in Campground Burglary

 The Lower Township Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary at Sun Retreats Seashore Campground on Seashore Road in Cape May. Two dirt bikes were reported stolen. Detectives are urging anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity, possesses surveillance footage, or has information that could help identify those responsible to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mathis at (609) 886-1619, extension 207, or the Lower Township Police Department at (609) 886-2711. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting LTPDTIP followed by the tip to 226787.

What was the intended guest capacity of the Mount Vernon Hotel in Cape May, which was considered the largest hotel in the world at the time of its construction in the 1850s?

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 Answer to the June 17th Trivia Question

Cape May is recognized as one of the oldest seaside resorts in the United States. When did it begin to attract vacationers from Philadelphia?

A) Late 17th century
B) Mid-18th century
C) Early 19th century
D) Mid-19th century

Answer: B) Mid-18th century

Cape May began hosting vacationers from Philadelphia in the mid-18th century, making it one of the country's oldest seaside resort destinations​. ​

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