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Cape May's Christmas Tree Lit
cape may | 5 days 19 hours ago | Comments 4
CAPE MAY - The city's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place Nov. 22 at the Emlen Physick Estate on Washington Street, operated by Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts.
The Cape Harmonaires sang Christmas Carols, Jay Schatz read "The Night Before Christmas," and Santa Claus visited with children.
Visitors toured the Physick Estate which had been decorated for Christmas.
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Seven Mile Beach Landmark, Henny's Prepares Benefit for Last Call Nov. 30
Henny's | 1 week 2 days ago | Comments 2
Patrons sit beside a glowing light outside of Henny's. Photo by Leslie Truluck.
STONE HARBOR –– Loyal patrons of Henny’s Restaurant will face last call Nov. 30 as the restaurant closes its doors and retires its namesake.
Henny’s property was sold earlier this year to Dr. John Sprandio, who is building the Shelter Haven Resort, a combined hotel-restaurant-bar-spa on the Henny’s property and at the vacant lot, across Third Avenue, at the corner of the Shelter Haven Basin.
Fourth-generation owners, Steve and Gary Blum, cousins, have worked at the family business their entire lives.
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Sat, 11/22/2008 - 2:41am
My husband and I will miss Henny's as it was always a sure bet to get a good meal, in a pleasant atmosphere with the BEST snapper soup. We visit Henny's at least 4 or more times a year.
We will miss the restaurant and the excellent food it is noted for. We have heard that sometime in the future, Henny's might come back on a smaller scale....is that possible?
Also, what will they be doing with their snapper soup recipe.
Thank you Henny's for the memories associated with our coming to your establishment.
Nancy and John Fallon
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Fri, 11/21/2008 - 1:03pm
One of many to come. The dinosaurs are dying with the economy and people are cashing out. It will be interesting to see how many go this offseason in the Wildwoods and Cape May. Most of them deserve it because they have been hiring foreigners for years and not paying employees. I believe in about 2 years, we will see a rebirth of resorts, restaurants, and hospitality to the region. It needs it!
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Searching for Capt. Kidd's Treasure
Cape May Point | 1 week 5 days ago | Comments 3
Did pirate Captain Kidd bury treasure somewhere near Lake Lily in Cape May Point?
I was told that story from the time I was child, a story passed down by my family members who lived in Cape May Point starting in 1905.
The Web site: New Jersey History Mysteries (www.njhm.com) tells the story of Kidd’s final months before being hanged following a spree of attacking ships for their valuables. In 1697, Kidd discovered he had been deemed a pirate and was wanted by the British government.
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Wed, 11/19/2008 - 5:13pm
I say we drain LIly Lake and dig for treasure. Then we could add it to the general fund of the treasury and eliminate the room tax....wake up wake up I am dreaming again.
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Wed, 11/19/2008 - 3:26pm
I always heard it was around Davy's Lake, near the beach between Higbee's and Sunset Beach.
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Wed, 11/19/2008 - 11:23am
The only treasure I ever found at Higbee's was a platinum ring. Too bad the owner wasn't into rewards. Se la vi.
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Herald Extra: A Day Trip Behind a Steam Locomotive
New Hope | 2 weeks 6 days ago | Comments 0
NEW HOPE, Pa. — A pleasant day trip, two and one half hours from Cape May County, is a ride on the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad.
The tourist line runs regular excursions through the hills and valleys of historic Bucks County which is especially scenic this time of year with trees in peak autumn color.
Trains run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, some pulled by vintage diesel engines and others by historic steam locomotive No. 40, a 2-8-0-wheel arrangement, built in 1925 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia.
A North Pole Express begins trips from Nov. 21 through Dec. 31.
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George F. Boyer Museum Makes Room for History
George F. Boyer | 3 weeks 4 days ago | Comments 3
Executive board members of the Wildwood Historical Society gather to break ground on the museum's addition. Phonto by Lauren Suit
WILDWOOD — At the George F. Boyer Museum, the Wildwood Historical Society houses vintage photos, artifacts and memorabilia, chronicling the various ages of Wildwood, from its merger with Holly Beach City, to the present.
However, finding enough room for all that history is a tough task.
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Sat, 11/22/2008 - 6:30pm
Mr. Truitt probably spoke with Robert Bright, Sr., who died in May 2006 at the age of 96, and his son, Bob, who between them knew more about the history of the Wildwoods than anyone--perhaps even more than my father, George F. Boyer. I know that my Dad would be extremely proud of the work that the Wildwood Historical Society is doing to preserve the history of the island, and my family and I--including my brother, G. Bruce Boyer--wish them all the best in making the new addition to the museum a reality!
Signed, Kathy B. Maher, McLean, Virginia (WHS, 1967)
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Tue, 11/18/2008 - 2:34pm
From Elkton, Maryland...I am glad you are expanding as I very much enjoyed my time @ 7-8 years ago, talking I believe to Mr. Boyer and his son. They were helping me find the Whale Motel which we did, in a 1972 phone book. One could see the Whale building from the Wildwood Diner which I think was most recently torn down.
The boy (now man) who's parents owned the Whale Motel also was one of the boys who sold newspapers on the beach...that Philadelphia Enquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, etc call that is heard just @ the time you fall asleep.
Although only 52, my back has been in poor shape for over 5 years & I haven't been to W/W for that amount of time. I used to always make it once, even if I have to go without the family or a friend. After a friend told me about W/W when I was @ 20 in 1977, I have lost interest in Ocean City, MD or Rehoboth, DE. I still get excited when I see someone with a North W/W, W/W or W/W Crest tee shirt or sweater on.
May the museum be blessed by our GOD and represent Wildwood for the rest of history.
Signed, Bob Truitt
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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 4:19pm
Anyone else notice MUSEUM spelled incorrectly on the bottom of that sign?
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Millville Racing Park Offers Behind-the-Wheel Thrills
auto racing | 4 weeks 5 days ago | Comments 0
MILLVILLE — Classic MGs, Spitfires and Sunbeam Alpines and later model Porsches raced on two separate tracks while go kart drivers competed or just enjoy a half hour of fun on another course on a Friday afternoon.
Folks in Cape May County were probably aware that someone was building some sort of car racing facility in Cumberland County last year but they may not be aware that just an hour’s drive north on Route 47 will place them at the three tracks of the F-1 New Jersey Motorsports Track next to the Millville Airport.
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Fabulous Fifties Hit Wildwoods
Ben E. King | 5 weeks 5 days ago | Comments 1
WILDWOOD — Hard to believe the year is 2008 with greasers in leather jackets, a ‘57 Thunderbird cruising down Atlantic Avenue and girls in poodle skirts Hula-Hooping to the sounds of Bobby Rydell.
Wildwood stepped back in time Oct. 17-19 during the Fifth Annual Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Fabulous ‘50s Weekend. The event is a tribute to the great history of rock n’ roll music and the era’s lifestyles and trends – including Wildwoods’ role in the musical history of that decade.
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Tue, 10/21/2008 - 4:46pm
It is great to have this type of event but WHO FOOTS THE BILL ?I guess the Wildwood Tax payers. This event and any other should be put on by a private co. and bear all the cost's .Who cleaned up fox park Wildwood Public Works at overtime rate at cost of tax payers. No way should the tax payers foot the bill for events and WHERE DID THE PROFIT GO?
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Wildwood Crowd Thrills to Fab 50s Style Music
Tourism | 6 weeks 23 hours ago | Comments 2
Front photo: Gary U.S. Bonds performs in Wildwood Saturday, Oct. 18 to Convention Center crowd. Left: Ben E. King delivers musical magic at Fab 50s concert. Photos by Jack Fichter
WILDWOOD -- Ben E. King thrilled a capacity crowd at the Wildwoods Convention Center Saturday, Oct. 18 as part of the Fabulous Fifties Concert.
King sang "Stand By Me," "Spanish Harlem" and his big hit as lead vocalist with The Drifters, "There Goes My Baby."
The audience was also treated to sets by Gary U.S. Bonds, The Del Vikings, The Flamingoes and the Mahoney Brothers fronted by an Elvis impersonator.
See the Herald Web site Monday for a photo gallery of photos from the concert.
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Mon, 10/20/2008 - 1:34pm
The Mahoney Brothers......my kind of music. Great show! Glad to be here at tis time.....trying to avoid the crowds lol...MikeMadigan from Newfoundland, Canada. mike_madigan@yahoo.com
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Sun, 10/19/2008 - 4:32pm
I was at the concert and for the most part it was a great time. There were two major drawbacks tho, first, they had the volume up so loud on the microphones, that it was very hard to understand most of the performers, if it was lowered just a little, it would have been great, second, Gary U.S. Bonds was singing mainly newer stuff, not 50's style music. Don't get me wrong, he is a great singer, but it was a 50's concert not an 80's concert, so his selections were way off the mark. The best part of the evening was when the Del Vikings were on, They are such a fantastic group and really gave us a super show. Can't wait for next year.
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Wildwood Trolley Transportation Not Just a Summer Thing
Great American Trolley | 6 weeks 4 days ago | Comments 0
Winter route of Wildwood-Rio Grande shuttle
WILDWOOD — Trolley’s aren’t just for shuttling summer visitors back and forth along the oceanfront here.
The ding ding of the trolley bell can be heard year round as it makes its way through the Wildwoods and out to K-Mart and the adjacent Grande Village shopping center in Rio Grande.
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P.R. Firm Gives Cape May Bang for Its Bucks
cape may | 6 weeks 4 days ago | Comments 2
Melissa Hoistion, left, Greg Sherry/Jack Fichter
CAPE MAY — The Sherry Group, the public relations firm contracted by the city’s Tourism Commission, reported it produced 73 million consumer impressions about Cape May worth about $303,000 if the city would have had to pay that amount for advertising coverage.
Greg Sherry, president of the agency located in Morristown, gave a report to the commission of its first 90 days of service on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
He based the value of the media impressions on actual advertising rates such as one eighth page ad in the New York Post being worth $15,000.
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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 11:14pm
What a sham. Folks should look a little closer at this particular PR agency and the practice of inflating so called "media impressions." Cape May is a beautiful place to live and visit. How unfortunate we obviously couldn't afford a real PR agency to actually deliver real results--that will inspire people to come to town and spend money, thus stimulating our local economy. I look forward to seeing "30-35 writers" show up here for the media tour.
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Wed, 10/15/2008 - 4:49pm
I was contacted by Sherry and I look forward to coming to Cape May to write an article next Spring. The city has a famous history and its Victorian roots are well known, it will be an interesting place for us to write about on GoNOMAD.com.
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Wed, 11/26/2008 - 8:07pm
I also thought the tree lighting was wonderful. Thank You Mac for a wonderful night and helping to bring more visitors to our community.
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 10:58am
To all the people at the "Black Hole of MAC" who worked so hard to bring a pleasant event to the people of Cape May, "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished" The people in town loved it and appreciate your efforts.
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Wed, 11/26/2008 - 7:00am
The Cape May Tree Lighting should return to where it belongs, Bandstand Park in the center of town. It was moved for what was to be one year because of the mall resurface and now it is part of the black hole that is MAC. The Mall Merchants should demand the return. Having the lighting at MAC kills a good business evening for them.
Tue, 11/25/2008 - 7:45pm
this is great