🌱 Where to find Cape May’s 60 new public parking spaces this season
Cape May, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning to you Cape May! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where to find Cape May’s 60 new public parking spaces this season
- How close is Cape May to serious water restrictions this summer?
- Why offshore anglers rank Cape May among elite blue marlin hotspots
Also on today's calendar: Josef Kote Debuts Spectacular "Feel Free" Solo Exhibition at Ocean Galleries and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny, breezy and humid, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 93, low: 75.
- Friday: Hot with some sun, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Cape May Adds 60 Parking Spaces Through Private Lot Program (wjrz.com) — Cape May has added about 60 new public parking spaces by partnering with private lots like Cape Island Baptist Church, Ocean View Restaurant, and Swain’s Hardware. A new ordinance now streamlines how more businesses can join, with $2-per-hour ParkMobile spaces available daily from April through October to ease long-standing congestion for locals and tourists. 
2. The Wrap: The Mail, the Water Problem, Heat Wave Deaths (capemaycountyherald.com) — Cape May County is in an “extremely dry” stretch for groundwater and streamflow, even as summer weekends push water use to around 800,000 people and Cape May City sets new July 4th usage records. State officials warn that conservation is critical as drought indicators stay red and heat-related deaths rise across New Jersey.
3. 7 Best Blue Marlin Fishing Spots on the East Coast (southernboating.com) — Cape May gets spotlighted as one of the East Coast’s most reliable big-game fishing gateways, thanks to its access to Wilmington Canyon and the MidAtlantic tournament. The guide explains prime mid-July–September marlin conditions here while comparing Cape May with six other top blue marlin destinations from Maryland to the Caribbean, plus packing tips for serious anglers.
4. Cape May County exhibit featuring 8-foot-tall sand sculpture wins Best in Show at Great American State Fair (audacy.com) — Cape May County is getting national attention after an 8-foot sand sculpture celebrating local icons like the Cape May Lighthouse won Best in Show at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. Commissioned just days before the event, the piece showcases the county’s eco-tourism and aims to inspire more visitors to discover the area.
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★ Featured events ★
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Josef Kote Debuts Spectacular "Feel Free" Solo Exhibition at Ocean Galleries →
9618 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor
7:00 pm
Friday July 17
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Other local events
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Cape May Point Arts and Science Center to host International Conference on Monarch Butterflies →
Cape May Point Arts and Science Center, 101 Lehigh Ave, Cape May Point
5:00 pm -
Clueless at The Physick Estate: Liberty and Justice
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.
6:30 pm -
Combination Black Legacy in Historic Cape May Trolley Tour & Harriet Tubman Museum
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Ocean St. Trolley Stop, Ocean St. and Washington St.
10:00 am -
Cape May Food Tour →
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Inn of Cape May 7 Ocean Street
10:00 am -
Backstreets & Byways City Tour
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Ocean Street Trolley Stop, Washington Street Mall at Ocean Street.
9:30 am -
Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Guests meet in front of the main entrance at the Lobster House, next to the green awning. Lobster House - 906 Schellenger's Landing Rd.
10:15 am -
Cape May Food Tour!
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Outside Honey Farm
3:30 pm -
Yoga in the Zoo →
Cape May County, NJ Calendar
8:45 am -
Grand Lighthouse Cruise “Delaware Bay Adventure”
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Cape May Whale Watcher 1218 Wilson Dr.
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Lunar Faire Night Market: Tarot Theme →
Rutgers Cooperative Extension/4H Fairgrounds, 355 Court House South Dennis Rd, Middle Township
5:00 pm -
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center Annual Beach Cleanup →
Beach Drive, Beach Dr, Lower Township
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Well, after all the nice comments and my good intentions, some time between this morning and just now, there are no more eggs in the nest 🪹.
No sign of the mom, who would normally shriek when we approached. Any thoughts? (Nextdoor Downtown Cape May) - Mike’s Bayshore Cafe offers fresh prepared meals at a reasonable price.
Chicken, Steak or whatever the occasion. You won’t be disappointed ! (Nextdoor North Cape May (East))
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Cape May. Apply here.
- Sun Communities posted a job opening for Activities Assistant - Part Time in Cape May. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cape May here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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