It’s just getting dark when they start. A loud two-note whistled will’s-widow that on some nights goes on incessantly; I hope it’s not just outside your house! If it is, you will also get to hear the chuck that’s inaudible when it’s further away. It’s named after this song Chuck-will’s-widow, […]
Photographs by MICHELLE GIORLA Two main elements of the Cape May magic are breezes and views. Hence Cape May’s obsession with big porches where you can catch both if you’re lucky. And if you’re the kind that fancies after-dinner strolls, you’ll find breezes and views – beautiful views – at […]
There are so many things that go into design that it can be intimidating for the faint of heart. From creating a space that flows to selecting the wall plates, design—especially for a new build—is fraught with decisions. And while many of us naturally gravitate towards the fun stuff—the colors! […]
The best part of street food is there are no rules or boundaries as to what it can be.
He’s seen the world, but Stan Sperlak prefers the view from a country barn in South Jersey. Now the artist is sharing his homestead with the rest of us.
Murder isn’t usually on the menu at Cape May bed-and-breakfasts. Anna McGregor, the young proprietor of the Climbing Rose Cottage B&B, did not expect her first client of the season to die at the living room table while eating one of her freshly baked scones. The next thing she knows, […]
Life at the beach can be summed up as warm weather, the bustle of crowds, easy living, and the lapping of the waves. But what happens when the allure of a vacation at a beach resort is met with facing the realities of our world today? This aspect considers the […]
The Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue At the northeastern-most reach of Cape May City is a barrier spit, approximately two miles long. The peninsula is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean and Cape May Harbor, which are connected by Cold Spring Inlet to the north. Historically, the area […]
Without venturing past the borders of Cape May there are six different Mexican restaurants.
Indulge in fromage at Cape May’s newest answer to all things cheese.
These two post cards were rescued from the fire that destroyed Cape May’s iron pier and lived to tell the tale.
Spend the day at any of the Cape May beaches this summer and you’re sure to see at least one of the various whale-watching boats motoring to or from port. I’ve heard locals joke about them as “dolphin watching” boats, and there’s some truth as at least one company offers […]
Photo by MICHELLE GIORLA Like many artists who grew up in Cape May, filmmaker Sara Werner realized her creative calling at an early age. Her ambitions were nurtured by family, friends, and a true connection with the natural and architectural wonders our island offers. After graduating from Wildwood Catholic High […]
