Each of these postcards features a picture of different historic Cape May structures. Of the four pictured, two are no longer standing on our beachfront. The Hotel Stockton was torn down only two years after this postcard was sent. The Admiral Hotel had a much longer journey until its demolition in 1996. Paul and Miss […]
Catching Kisses 24″x26″Acrylic Palette Knife “This lady in red is sipping a Grey Goose Dirty Martini. She is across the room from a gentleman in another of my paintings, Cocktails, who is blowing her a kiss.”
Photographs by Michelle Giorla and Kate Chadwick Collar & Bone 421WashingtonStreet They say that dog is man’s best friend—and there is quite a substantial amount of evidence to support this. From their four-legged devotion, comfortable companionship, and willingness to eat whatever crumbs drop to the floor, dogs seem to love their people. And in return, […]
It’s evening in West Cape May, and the fire alarm is ringing. I’m honestly not sure of all the reasons that may trigger this alarm—I’m aware of only a few actual fires in my tenure in West Cape May—but the alarm does go off with some regularity. When I hear it, though, my ears sharpen […]
653 1/2 Washington St It could be argued that one of the most contested areas of land on Cape Island, perhaps second only to the Sewell Tract, might be Block 1059, located in the heart of Cape May. Rife with debate regarding historic preservation and land use planning, the area spanning Ocean Street to Franklin […]
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is renowned for its Amish and Mennonite populations, horse-drawn buggies, hex signs, and towns with funny names like Blue Ball, Bird in Hand, and Intercourse. Lancaster City is a different story: a little edgy, very artsy, quite contemporary, yet vividly historic. For culture and entertainment, this place has it all: dozens of […]
It is one of those birds that sneak under the radar for just about everyone. At about six inches and staying well tucked away in bushes, prickly thickets, and woodland, it is found in just about every spot except for marshes and downtown Cape May. Having said that, the White-eyed Vireo is easy to walk […]
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 has been known as Sewell […]
Indulge in fromage at Cape May’s newest answer to all things cheese.