John Cooke January 2, 2023

Cape May Firehouse Construction Continued

A topping-out ceremony is a construction tradition that has been occurring in some fashion for centuries to celebrate project milestones. Traditionally, this ceremony occurs when the final structural beam is raised into place, completing the…

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John Cooke December 22, 2022

Santa Claus Arrests the Grinch at Cape May Elementary

There was a security breach at Cape May Elementary School on Layfayette Street. Officer Bob Cranmer patrolled the hallways, scratching his head over who trashed the school overnight. Eventually, Santa Claus arrests the Grinch at…

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John Cooke May 26, 2022

Free Jitney Service is back Around Town in Cape May

Free Jitney Service is back “Around Town” in Cape May   The City of Cape May welcomes back the Free Jitney Service this summer! This answers the plethora of questions from our readers about the…

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John Cooke May 14, 2022

What’s New Around Cape May This Year?

  What’s new around Cape May this year usually tops the list of frequently asked questions. A visitor to Cape May went out of their way to thank me for including a link to Cape…

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John Cooke April 14, 2022

Welcome to the Cricket Club of Cape May

The Caroll Villa Hotel opened in the ’70s without a bar to serve libations. When the family acquired a liquor license years later, they opened a bar without seats. Yet they persisted. Fast forward to…

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