To protect and serve: Cape May police headquarters progressing
CAPE MAY — Despite the snowy conditions this winter, construction of the long-awaited Cape May Police Department building is progressing as expected. “The two snowstorms have only made a minor impact to the overall schedule […]
Coastal cottage close to sand, surf awaiting next fortunate family
CAPE MAY POINT — A truly unusual jewel-box home is waiting near the beaches of Cape May Point. Set amid the modest homes on Knox Avenue that still stand as humble reminders of a rich […]
Wrestlers Hansen, Rosemeyer win Region 8 titles
Glover, Byrne also headed to state tournament this weekend in Atlantic City WILLIAMSTOWN — The Caper Tigers can boast a pair of Region 8 wrestling champions in Tristan Rosemeyer and Chase Hansen, who earned his […]
NEWS
Cape May tax rate could rise first time in seven years
2-cent increase would boost municipal rate to 38.1 cents CAPE MAY — Cape May residents could see a municipal tax increase in 2026, something that has not happened in seven years. According to City Manager […]
Rising ratables, surplus keep Lower taxes stable
VILLAS — Township Council introduced its proposed 2026 budget with no increase in the local tax rate. A public hearing and adoption are scheduled for 5 p.m. April 20. The $36.2 million spending plan is […]
Golden tickets from ferry’s maiden voyage discovered
NORTH CAPE MAY — A 62-year-old golden ticket will not grant passengers free access to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry in 2026. The transportation service’s current tickets look quite different from the golden commemorative tickets issued […]
Grant to help JFS serve Cape May, Atlantic counties
CAPE MAY — The Bacharach Foundation has awarded Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) a $100,000 grant to support the agency’s essential community services. The support is part of Bacharach’s commitment […]
Skeletal remains found in Whitesboro
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Skeletal remains believed to be those of an adult were located last week in a wooded area of Middle Township. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Middle Township […]
Real Estate
Coastal cottage close to sand, surf awaiting next fortunate family
CAPE MAY POINT — A truly unusual jewel-box home is waiting near the beaches of Cape May Point. Set amid the modest homes on Knox Avenue that still stand as humble reminders of a rich […]
Posh Cape Island home off the beaten track but close to all of the action
LOWER TOWNSHIP — The home at 23 Taylor Lane sits at the far end of a loop through a patchwork of scattered farm fields and luxury homes just south of the Cape May Canal. While […]
Surrounded by nature, Cape May Point home amazing inside and out
CAPE MAY POINT — Few places on Earth combine natural beauty, gentle quiet and scenic beaches like the borough of Cape May Point. Few houses are poised to take advantage of every beautiful attribute quite […]
Washington St. condo puts fortunate owner right in heart of town
CAPE MAY — The past is a slippery thing, often revealing more about our wishes and frustrations with the present and fears for the future than accurate recollections. In a city such as Cape May, […]
Home, guesthouse near all cape’s attractions in secluded scenic setting
LOWER TOWNSHIP — The meandering lane running alongside the canal known as New England Road offers some of the best views of Cape May that are not in Cape May. This southern bank of the canal […]
Sports
Wrestlers Hansen, Rosemeyer win Region 8 titles
Glover, Byrne also headed to state tournament this weekend in Atlantic City WILLIAMSTOWN — The Caper Tigers can boast a pair of Region 8 wrestling champions in Tristan Rosemeyer and Chase Hansen, who earned his […]
LCMR wrestling: 7 district champs
First team district title since 1982; Hansen wins 4th straight, sets S.J. record GLASSBORO — The Caper Tigers have to make a lot more room on the banner in the gym for district wrestling champions. […]
Caper Tiger boys basketball makes it to S.J. semifinals
ERMA — The Caper Tiger boys dominated visiting Pennsauken Tech Thursday evening in the opening quarter of their first-round South Jersey Group II sectional game, then won a close won Saturday to make it to […]
Heartbreak in state final
Caper Tiger wrestlers fall 35-33 in exciting match NEW BRUNSWICK — Nolan Mormello had a huge task ahead of him on the big stage Sunday afternoon at Rutgers University. The 126-pounder from Lower Cape May […]
Caper Tiger wrestlers win South Jersey title
‘We’re not done’: They’re aiming for a state championship ERMA — “We’re not done.” That was the collective sentiment from Caper Tiger wrestlers Wednesday night after they won the South Jersey Group II title at […]
Obituaries
JOSEPH J. JORDAN, 102
Joseph J. Jordan, Philadelphia architect and educator, dies at 102 Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Mr. Jordan became a pioneer in design for the elderly in the early 1950s, when he and Hanford Yang won an […]
FRANCIS PATRICK ‘FRANK’ SCOTT, 67
Francis Patrick “Frank” Scott, 67, of West Cape May and formerly of Lancaster Pa., died Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, surrounded by his children. Frank was the son of the late William J. “Bill” Scott Jr. […]
PAUL C. HAGY, 86
Paul C. Hagy, 86, of Cape May Point, formerly of Brookhaven, Pa., died at home on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Paul proudly earned two master’s degrees in education, reflecting a lifelong commitment to learning. He […]
