A rustic mill-turned-theater must fend off bankruptcy, developers, and other perils to ensure the show goes on. Sounds like the plot of an old Hollywood movie, right? But with a few changes, this could be the story of the historic Bucks County Playhouse, in New Hope. The rambling, barnlike structure […]
Glynis Rickard and Louise Hudson recently revisited Cape May from Ireland after 50 years to reminisce on their summers abroad working in America in the early 1970s. Typical of a storybook journey, these Irish girls faced the unknown head-on in search of experience and exploration. They received kindness and guidance […]
Sitting by the fireplace in Exit Zero Filling Station to talk with Jack Wright was indeed an interview long overdue. I am one of many who have admired the work and contributions he has made to Cape May in the 23 years he has called it his home. Born in […]
As I sit here typing, I’m still bundled in flannel pajama pants and thick merino wool socks. The thermometer reads just above freezing, and the wind outside cuts through my light sweater with ease. It’s still winter, but there are signs of spring. The Baltimore Orioles visiting my jelly feeder […]
In winter they form small flocks, often hanging out in grassy or bare earth fields, marshes, or even car parks. They are tough, handling the coldest weather, huddled up in loose groups always facing into the wind. In summer, they separate into pairs, breeding in lots of places that you […]
This recipe appears in Legalize Marinara from our Early Spring 2024 issue.
When was the last time you wanted something but didn’t buy it because you couldn’t afford it? And how many of us who might raise their hand in the affirmative here would decide to just make that thing instead? Kate McKiernan would. “I first started making jewelry in college, as […]
Rainbow LakeMixed media with watercolor and gouache paints on watercolor paper18” x 24” “I painted this by using a wet-on-wet technique. To begin with, literally pouring the paints onto the paper and then working in the details as the painting started drying. Once completely dried, I was able to paint […]
This recipe appeared in our Spring 2025 issue.
This recipe appeared in our Spring 2025 issue.
This recipe appeared in our Spring 2025 issue.
This recipe appeared in our Early Spring 2025 issue.
I have spent most of my adult life living and working in resort towns, primarily in two locales: the ski areas of Colorado and beach towns up and down the Jersey shore. Many resort areas have great restaurants, and some like Cape May are great restaurant towns that entice foodies […]
This recipe appeared in our Early Spring 2025 issue.
This recipe appeared in our Early Spring 2025 issue.
This recipe appeared in our Early Spring 2025 issue.
People familiar with Cape May already are well aware of the many World War II structures that were built here to protect the entrance to the Delaware Bay. In 1942, a series of 15 observation towers, designed to direct gunfire, stretched from Wildwood to Bethany Beach. One of the few […]
It’s that time of year. No, not Christmas, the time of year when some of us are chomping at the bit for any sign of spring. We’ve scoured the catalogs, designed our summer gardens and planned our annual pilgrimage to the Philadelphia Flower Show—now what? How about a trip to […]