š± How long will you pay to park in Cape May now?
Cape May, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Cape May! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How long will you pay to park in Cape May now?
- How much more will it cost to park in Cape May this summer?
- How a FEMA overhaul could reshape flood insurance for Cape May owners
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: A morning shower; breezy, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
- Friday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 5/11/2026 (insidernj.com) ā Cape May officials are moving to extend the cityās paid parking season, a change that could affect how long residents and visitors must feed the meters each year. The statewide political briefing also notes recreation complex upgrades in Middle Township and school staffing controversy in Stone Harbor, giving Cape May County readers a quick snapshot of municipal decisions across New Jersey. 
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2. Jersey Shore town to increase parking costs ahead of summer season (nj.com subscription) ā Cape May drivers and visitors could soon pay more to park near Washington Street Mall and other metered spots, with hourly rates rising to $3 downtown and $2 elsewhere before Memorial Day. City officials say the increases and longer meter season help cover rising costs, while some business owners worry higher fees might deter middle-class day-trippers. Ā Ā Ā
3. The Wrap: Utilities Business Model, FEMA Overhaul, State Bud... (capemaycountyherald.com) ā Cape May County property owners could see big changes to flood insurance if a federal task forceās push to shift the National Flood Insurance Program toward private insurers moves forward. The same report also recommends giving states more responsibility for disaster response, while New Jersey separately studies how to modernize its utility business model and wrestles with a record state budget facing structural deficits. Ā Ā Ā
4. This town on NC's Crystal Coast is among top US travel spots, WorldAtlas says (charlotteobserver.com) ā Cape May earns a spot on WorldAtlasās list of 14 favorite small towns on the Atlantic Coast, alongside Beaufort, North Carolina and other well-known seaside destinations. The story highlights Beaufortās maritime history and museum attractions while situating Cape May among top-ranked coastal getaways recognized by national travel outlets. Ā Ā Ā
5. Conde Nast ranked this NJ coastal gem ā as nice as Nantucket? (app.com) ā Cape May just earned a spot on CondĆ© Nast Travelerās list of the best East Coast beach towns, mentioned alongside Nantucket, Key West, and Charleston. The piece highlights the townās Victorian architecture, walkable streets, rich history, and world-class birding that draw visitors well beyond peak summer weekends. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Cape May
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May 16 Downtown Cape May Walking Food Tour ā
The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St, Cape May
11:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Cape May Spring Festival
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National Playwrights Symposium Readings
Cape May Chamber of Commerce In-Person Reading at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse
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Live Music at Willow Creek Winery with Matt MacPherson
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Willow Creek Winery 168 Stevens St WCM
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Spring Crafts & Collectibles Show
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May
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Sprng Crafts & Collectibles Show
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May
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The Gardens of Cape May Tour
Cape May Chamber of Commerce 1048 Washington St. Cape May, NJ 08204
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Cape May Food Tours! ā
Cape May Chamber of Commerce Inn of Cape May 7 Ocean Street
11:00 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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Tai Chi & Qigong ā
Lower Cape Senior Center, 2612 Bayshore Rd, Villas
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Youth Services Commission (YSC) Meeting ā
Cape May County, NJ Calendar
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Teen Board Games ā
Lower Cape Senior Center, 2612 Bayshore Rd, Villas
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Cape May Spring Festival
Nature Center of Cape May NJ
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Donāt miss two of the biggest gardening events in Cape May, grafted together into one experience!
Cape May MAC and the Garden Club of Cape May partner up for this yearās Gardens of Cape May Tour, offering garden lovers an enchanting day designedā¦ (Nextdoor Downtown Cape May) - Enjoy a three-course dinner in the Marquis de Lafayette as an original murder mystery by Jacky Fazio artfully unfolds around you, in āThe Woeful Widows Societyā By all accounts, these women should not be friends.
With members spanning different generations and social classes, they appear to have very little in common. That is, except for the suspicious tragedyā¦ (Nextdoor Downtown Cape May)
- Sun Communities posted a job opening for Lifeguard in Cape May. Apply here.
- Elara Caring posted a job opening for Certified Home Health Aide CHHA 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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