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The hidden, haunted history of Cape May Point’s Battery 223

The hidden, haunted history of Cape May Point’s Battery 223

by Sarah Fertsch | Apr 16, 2026 | History, Cape May, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

Less than a mile from the historic Cape May Lighthouse is another legendary structure with a different feel. Battery 223 has been part of the coastal landscape in Cape May Point since it was completed in 1943. The bunker/gun emplacement boasts 20 rooms, six-foot-thick...
Cape May’s secret season

Cape May’s secret season

by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 26, 2025 | Features, Business, Cape May, Cape May County, Entertainment, South Jersey

Cape May enjoys a well-earned reputation as a premier summer destination. But those who know this seaside town best understand a quieter truth: winter is when Cape May reveals its deepest magic. This year, Cape Resorts is embracing that charm with extended-stay...
Beach Plum Farm Launches Luxury Orchid Care Weekend With Waldor Orchids

Beach Plum Farm Launches Luxury Orchid Care Weekend With Waldor Orchids

by shorelocalnews | Nov 25, 2025 | Cape May, Cape May County, Features, Gardening, South Jersey

This Immersive Retreat Is a One-of-a-Kind Escape for Nature Lovers, Creative Minds, and Boutique Experience Seekers This winter, Beach Plum Farm in Cape May is partnering with Waldor Orchids of Linwood, NJ, and inviting guests to a weekend filled with wonder,...
The East Coast’s most charming and underrated winter getaway: Cape Resorts Properties in Cape May

The East Coast’s most charming and underrated winter getaway: Cape Resorts Properties in Cape May

by shorelocalnews | Nov 21, 2025 | Cape May, Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening

Cape May, New Jersey — a quaint holiday escape for East Coasters — is an underrated winter destination just a quick drive from New York City and Philadelphia, letting travelers skip the airport chaos. Each December, this charming Victorian beachfront town transforms...
The American Legion Post 352 gives Coast Guard recruits a family for Thanksgiving

The American Legion Post 352 gives Coast Guard recruits a family for Thanksgiving

by Delaney Crawford | Nov 20, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May, Cape May County, Somers Point, South Jersey, Top Stories

Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, togetherness, and stomachs full of good food. But for the young Coast Guard recruits currently in boot camp at the base in Cape May, home is hundreds of miles away. During these long months that they’re in boot camp, the...
Congress Hall’s winter wonderland recognized as one of America’s top Christmas destinations

Congress Hall’s winter wonderland recognized as one of America’s top Christmas destinations

by Julia Train | Oct 30, 2025 | Features, Cape May, Cape May County, South Jersey

Each year, Cape May’s historic Congress Hall transforms its property into a festive Winter Wonderland that has become one of the most beloved traditions in town. During the Christmas season, visitors can stroll throughout the hotel’s Grand Lawn and shop from about 20...
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