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Cape May County, NJ
14Events this week
4Free things to do
86New spots
94New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Cape May County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 14 events, day by day →

Summer Sunday - Breakfast & Live Music

Sunday 10am · MudHen Brewing

70s Rock Show! End of Summer Block Party

Sunday 4pm · Fox Park · Free

Adult Pizza Class

Monday 6pm · Poppi's Brick Oven Pizza

Your Name Means Dream

Wednesday 7pm · Cape May Stage

Family Promise of Cape May County Sunset Cruise

Thursday 5:30pm · Whale Watch & Research Center

New in Cape May County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Jake's Pizza Company

Restaurants

Craving a real pie: Jake's Pizza Company has been quietly powering Cape May area cravings for over a decade with homemade dough and sauce made daily.

pizzacapemay.com ↗

Sea Gear Outfitters

Sporting Goods

Rig it right: Sea Gear Outfitters is Cape May’s one-stop marine supply, stacking everything from zincs, pumps, and VHF antennas to bulk rope, deck hardware, and safety gear, plus a rigging shop when projects get serious.

seagearmarine.com ↗

The Madd Potters' Studio

Shopping

Get muddy, Cape May: Whether you want to spin your first bowl or grab a gift that doesn’t scream boardwalk, The Madd Potters' Studio is run by two potters offering locally handmade pottery, unique artisan gifts from around the country, approachable classes, and a co-op at West End Garage.

maddpotters.com ↗

Cape May County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Cape May County’s best →

Most read in Cape May County

The five stories Cape May County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Wildwood residents concerned as coyotes move closer to homes

    Residents near Wildwood, New Jersey, are raising concerns about coyotes moving closer to their homes.

    Full story at 6abc.com ↗

  2. Before the Movie, Bourdain Ate His Way Through New Jersey

    Celebrity chef and travel show host, Anthony Bourdain, visited New Jersey only once during his 108 episodes on CNN show, "Parts Unknown," in 2015.

    Full story at nj1015.com ↗

  3. Cape May is a finalist for Hallmark's 'Merriest Christmas Towns' contest

    Cape May, New Jersey, has been named a finalist in Hallmark's "Merriest Christmas Towns" contest.

    Full story at burlingtoncountytimes.com ↗

  4. New Jersey's Cape May Railbikes Run Where Trains No Longer Can

    New Jersey's Cape May Railbikes run on a set of railroad tracks where trains no longer exist.

    Full story at onlyinyourstate.com ↗

  5. Cape May County Police Make 55 Traffic Stops, 2 Arrests Friday

    Cape May County Police made 55 traffic stops and issued 18 summonses during a summer-long operation to keep some of Cape May County's busiest roads safe.

    Full story at wpgtalkradio.com ↗

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