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2 weeks ago | 
capemaycountyherald.com | Karen Knight
CAPE MAY – Promising a “very democratic and transparent process as much as possible,” members of the USS Jacob Jones Memorial Monument Committee have stepped back from considering the Cove on Beach Avenue as a possible site for the monument and are now considering two other locations suggested by those attending recent information sessions.
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2 weeks ago | 
capemaycountyherald.com | Karen Knight
COURT HOUSE – With much of New Jersey, including Cape May County, under a drought warning designation and hurricane season now underway, seasonal and year-round residents are being encouraged to “stay informed and be prepared” by the county Office of Emergency Management.
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3 weeks ago | 
capemaycountyherald.com | Karen Knight
STONE HARBOR – Nearly two dozen restaurants in Stone Harbor and Avalon are opening their doors June 8-15 in hopes that locals and visitors will come to their eateries and enjoy their unique styles and cuisine during Stone Harbor Restaurant Week. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce, participating restaurants will offer special, fixed-price menus, providing a way for diners to explore diverse culinary experiences.
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1 month ago | 
capemaycountyherald.com | Karen Knight
CAPE MAY – Residents attending a meeting May 29 on the proposed USS Jacob Jones Memorial Monument seemed to like an early design, but believe its location should be “more reverent” and consolidated with educational opportunities offered by an exhibit on the Navy destroyer at the World War II Lookout Tower in Lower Township.
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1 month ago | 
capemaycountyherald.com | Karen Knight
Drexel University professor and Wildwood Crest lifeguard Robert Morier is hoping to make waves with his new study on how skills learned on the lifeguard stand show what it takes to succeed in business leadership. Morier, 47, grew up in the Crest and worked as a lifeguard for five seasons through his college years.
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1 month ago | 
capemaycountyherald.com | Karen Knight
Beth Judah Temple in Wildwood, which recently was listed on the New Jersey State Register of Historic Places, will be celebrating the listing and its congregation’s 110 years of existence in a three-day gala this month. The temple, at the corner of Pacific and Spencer, architecturally is an “example of a rare surviving early twentieth century synagogue with a mid-century-modern school and hall,” according to the application for state historic designation.
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2 months ago | 
capemaycountyherald.com | Karen Knight
Ocean City High School senior Christopher Garrabrant credits his parents with instilling in him a sense of volunteerism and community service by creating opportunities for participation and fostering a culture of giving back. The teen, who lives in Margate, has volunteered more than 1,000 hours supporting vulnerable populations. He is one of 25 finalists nationwide who received a $5,625 National Honor Society Scholarship.
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2 months ago | 
capemaycountyherald.com | Karen Knight
When Barbra Streisand released “Don’t Rain on My Parade” in 1968, little did she know that some 57 years later the song would serve as the rallying cry for an 18-year-old cancer survivor who performed at Radio City Music Hall April 8 in the Garden of Dreams Foundation‘s “Dreams of Tomorrow” Talent Show.
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2 months ago | 
capemaycountyherald.com | Karen Knight
A film produced by Montclair State University classmates, including a Lower Cape May Regional High School alumna, took first place in the news category in the Television Academy Foundation’s 44th College Television Awards. Aylin Alvarez Santiago was a director, producer and writer for a segment of the 30-minute production, called “Arizona Stories: Border, Water & Politics,” while attending Montclair State.
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2 months ago | 
capemaycountyherald.com | Karen Knight
Stone Harbor homeowner Joshua Weikert will compete in the 2026 “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions later this year after winning $100,202 and six games on the popular TV game show.
