Unveiling Cape May’s Guest: The Giant Water Bug Recently, Cape May visitor Michael J. Grasso stumbled upon an intriguing insect during a casual outing. While exploring the natural beauty of Cape May, he discovered a bug he had never seen before. Taking to the Cool Cape May Group for insights, Grasso shared two photos of …
Fishing Boat Collides with Middle Thorofare Bridge Following Power Failure [Note: Photos by Cape May Sea Tow] At approximately 9:30 PM on Friday, August 30th, a distress call was placed at the Middle Thorofare Bridge, alerting authorities to a serious incident involving the 90-foot commercial fishing vessel F/V Jersey Cape. The vessel had suffered a …
Sandy Boots Saloon is Coming To Wildwood Wildwood’s bar scene has seen some significant changes over the past few years. Iconic spots like Exit 4 and the Shamrock Bar have been demolished, making way for new and exciting ventures. Recently, we’ve seen the openings of The Point Tiki Bar and the Honky Tonk Saloon, both …
Cape May Police Investigate Death at Cove Beach The Cape May Police Department, in collaboration with the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, is currently investigating a death that occurred earlier this morning at Cove Beach, located near the end of Beach Drive. According to a statement released by Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland …
The Middle Thorofare Bridge Is Now OPEN After Repairs! In an unexpected turn of events, the Middle Thorofare Bridge has reopened after earlier reports suggested it might be closed for several months. The bridge, which connects Lower Township’s Diamond Beach to Cape May, officially reopened to vehicular, pedestrian, and bike traffic at 2:00 a.m. on …
Broken Wildwood Crest Bridge Means BIG Problems The Middle Thorofare Bridge, a key route connecting Wildwood Crest to Lower Township/Cape May, has been shut down due to a motor failure, with no immediate timeline for reopening. This is clearly a problem for us down here in Wildwood Crest and Cape May as this bridge is …
Wildwood Crest Bridge Closed Due to Motor Failure The Middle Thorofare Bridge, a key route connecting Wildwood Crest to Lower Township/Cape May, has been shut down due to a motor failure, with no immediate timeline for reopening. The bridge, which has been a crucial link since it was built in 1940, suddenly became inoperable, leading …
Unexpected Military Operation Shocks Cape May Beachgoers If you were sitting on Cape May Beach or near the Cape May Ferry terminal, you may have noticed something very strange on August 7th. Around 2:45 PM, multiple military helicopters were seen swarming the terminal as they headed toward one of the Cape May ferries crossing the …
Inside The New Wildwood Boardwalk Starbucks The latest Starbucks location has officially opened on the Wildwood Boardwalk. After several months of uncertainty about whether it would open this year, as of Monday, August 5th, you can now enjoy your favorite Starbucks treat while walking the nearly 2-mile-long Wildwood Boardwalk. This Wildwood Boardwalk Starbucks is the …
Sharks Seen Off The Coast of Cape May This week, shark sightings along Cape May have raised many questions: do sharks usually live near our beaches, and what kinds do we see? The shark spotted was about 5 feet long and was pushed up along the shore after getting caught in some waves. Cape May …