The hidden, haunted history of Cape May Point’s Battery 223
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...
Ocean City’s Asbury Avenue competing for ‘Best Main Street’ title
There’s something timeless about a stroll down Asbury Avenue in Ocean City. Maybe it’s the salt air drifting in from the ocean just a few blocks away, or the cheerful rhythm of shoppers ducking in and out of boutiques with sun-kissed shoulders and iced coffees in...
Big changes coming to Great Adventure for the 2026 season
Significant upgrades are making their debut this season at Six Flags Great Adventure, designed to reshape the guest experience now and for years to come. From a reimagined Boardwalk anchored by the new Shoreline Pier, to the reopening of the park’s beloved safari and...
Red panda news in regional zoos: Cape May County Zoo welcomes Ember’s debut while Philadelphia Zoo mourns a beloved furry friend
In the wake of a heartbreaking loss just up the road at the Philadelphia Zoo, a new red panda is offering a sense of renewal at the Cape May County Zoo. Ember, a 9-month-old red panda, arrived earlier this month and is already capturing attention. Zoo officials say...
