🌱 Why Downe’s two humble seafood spots made New Jersey’s elite list
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- Why Downe’s two humble seafood spots made New Jersey’s elite list
Also on today's calendar: Cape May Renaissance Faire and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 55 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: An a.m. shower; rather cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 48.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The 25 best N.J. food towns no one knows about, 2026 update (nj.com subscription) — Food lovers in Downe get a rare spotlight here, with Bayshore Crab House and The Red-Eyed Crab both praised among New Jersey’s standout seafood spots. The writer describes Downe’s remote, bayside feel and highlights specific dishes like mussels with linguine, lobster bisque, fried catfish, and a loaded seafood pasta that might be worth a short drive for locals and visitors alike. 
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Cape May Renaissance Faire
Cape May County 4-H Foundation, 355 Court House South Dennis Rd, Middle Township
11:00 am
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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Green Team Meeting
298 Main St , Newport
10:30 pm -
Horseshoe Crab Festival
Fortescue Fish and Wildlife Management Area
11:00 am -
Music at Union Hall
Union Hall , 904 Main St , Port Norris
7:00 pm
Tuesday April 28
Saturday May 9
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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đĽAWAY: JV/Varsity Softball vs VinelandđĽ
Vineland High School South , 2880 E Chestnut Ave , Vineland
4:00 pm -
đžHOME: Varsity Boys Tennis vs Wildwood Catholicđž
Millville High School , 200 N Wade Blvd , Millville
4:00 pm -
âłAWAY: Varsity Golf vs Wildwood Catholicâł
Shore Gate Golf Club , 35 School House Ln , Ocean View
4:00 pm -
đAWAY: Varsity Girls Flag Football vs Middle Twpđ
Middle Township High School , 300 E Atlantic Ave , Cape May Court
4:00 pm -
âąAWAY: Varsity Girls Track vs Ocean City, Cedar Creekâą
Ocean City High School , 501 Atlantic Ave , Ocean City
4:00 pm -
âžAWAY: JV/Varsity Baseball vs Mainlandâž
Mainland Regional High School , 1301 Oak Ave , Linwood
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âąHOME: Varsity Boys Track vs Ocean City, Cedar Creekâą
Wheaton Field , 700 N 7th St , Millville
4:00 pm -
đAWAY: JV Girls Flag Football vs Middle Twpđ
Middle Township High School , 300 E Atlantic Ave , Cape May Court
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âłAWAY: Varsity Golf vs Lower Cape Mayâł
Cape May National Golf Club , 834 Florence Avenue , Cape May
4:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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🗞 Nearby News
Millville
- These NJ Walmarts are being remodeled in 2026, the company says (thedailyjournal.com)
- New Trial For NJ Man Convicted In Fatal Smothering Of Fiancee's Toddler (patch.com)
- Loyle Lanes property in Vineland to host a new business (thedailyjournal.com)
Bridgeton
- Boys Tennis: Results, recaps and photos for Monday, April 20 (nj.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. for sending it in!)
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