In This Cape Local Scoop Issue…

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 📆 Cape May Events

 📈 Experts Warn of High Aftershock Probability in New Jersey Following 4.8 Quake

💰 Cape May to Revitalize Promenade with $6.7 Million Grant

🏛️ City Council Proposes $39.9 Million Budget With No Tax Rate Increase for 2024

📚 Celebrate National Library Week: Enter Cape May County Library's Kindle Fire Giveaway

 🔥 Cold Spring Brewery to Host Fireside Chat on Tuckahoe Rail Cars Restoration

 🛒 Groceries New Luxury: Millennials and Gen Z Lead Shift in Spending Priorities

👇 Here’s What’s Goin On In The Cape May Local Area 👇

APRIL 8th

• Intro to Safe & Smart Investing - Presented by Sydney Binkley - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

• Mind Reading with Keith Zalinger - 6:00pm-7:00pm

• Matt DiVenti Live in the Brown Room - 6:00pm

APRIL 9th

• Daily Bread - Spring Soups with Chef Drew Gandley - 1:00pm-3:00pm

• Playwriting Workshop Instructed by Gayle Stahlhuth - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

APRIL 10th

• American Red Cross Blood Drive - 10:00am - 3:00pm

APRIL 11th

• Homeschool Science Fair - 1:00pm - 2:30pm

• Good Mood Food - Gnocchi with Josh Liwoch - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

APRIL 12th

• Messy Masterpieces - 10:00am - 12:00pm

• Rubber Stamped Candles Presented by Lexi Noble - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

APRIL 13th

• Intro to Nature & Forest Therapy Presented by Sue Slotterback - 9:30am - 11:00am

• Live Music with Sara + Tom @ Jessie Creek Winery - 10:00am

• Hannah Stone: Cape May Winery - 1:00pm

• Amy Faden Duo — Exit Zero - 4:00pm

• Duo @ Harpoon's on The Bay - 5:00pm

• Paul Gargiulo Duo @ Jake's - 7:00pm

• Sherry Lynn @ Villas Fishing Club Inc - 7:00pm

• End of the Road Improv Players - 7:00pm

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Experts Warn of High Aftershock Probability in New Jersey
Following 4.8 Quake

New Jersey and nearby regions are on alert for potential aftershocks following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, the largest in over a century. The U.S. Geological Survey anticipates an 80% chance of a magnitude 3.0 or higher aftershock and a 15% chance of one reaching 4.0 or greater within the next seven days. The area has already experienced numerous aftershocks, affecting several counties and felt across multiple states.

Cape May to Revitalize Promenade
with $6.7 Million Grant

Cape May is set to embark on a significant preservation project for its Promenade, funded by a $6.7 million grant. The initiative aims to repair and upgrade access points along the boardwalk, with work beginning after the summer season. While this phase focuses on immediate improvements, future plans include extensive renovations and flood mitigation efforts, pending further grant acquisition.

City Council Proposes $39.9 Million Budget With No Tax Rate Increase

for 2024

The 2024 municipal budget introduced by the City Council stands at $39.9 million, keeping the local purpose tax rate steady for the fifth year. The budget includes a 9% increase in appropriations from the previous year and plans for a citywide property reassessment, allocating $200,000 for tax map updates in anticipation of changing property values.

Celebrate National Library Week:
Enter Cape May County Library's
Kindle Fire Giveaway

The Cape May County Library is celebrating National Library Week with a special Kindle Fire Giveaway! This is an opportunity for both long-standing and new library patrons to win one of two Kindle Fires. To participate, entrants must ensure they have an active library card with the Cape May County Library, follow the library on either Facebook or Instagram, and tag three friends in the comments section of the giveaway post.

The giveaway began yesterday on Sunday, April 7th, and will conclude on Saturday, April 13th, at 4:00 PM EST. Winners will be selected through a random draw and contacted on Tuesday, April 16th. This giveaway is a way for the library to express gratitude for the continuous support from its community. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate National Library Week and possibly win a Kindle Fire!

Cold Spring Brewery to Host Fireside Chat on Tuckahoe Rail Cars Restoration

Cold Spring Brewery invites you to warm up your evenings with an enlightening fireside chat this Thursday, April 11th, at 5:00 PM. Dive into the fascinating history of local railroads with our guest speaker, local historian Paul Mulligan, who will shed light on the Restoration of Tuckahoe Rail Cars. This presentation promises to be a journey through time, offering insights into the significant role these rail cars played in our local heritage.

We encourage you to make this event even more memorable by bringing along friends to share in the experience. Engaging with this event is simple: like, comment, and share this issue of Cape May Local Scoop to spread the word. And when the day comes, don’t forget to check in on social media and share your photos or videos of the event. We relish the opportunity to see our community come together, enjoy themselves, and share their moments with us.

Groceries New Luxury: Millennials and Gen Z Lead Shift in Spending Priorities

The paradigm of indulgence is undergoing a transformation, with groceries emerging as the new frontier of splurging, especially among younger generations. A report from McKinsey & Company in February, drawing on responses from over 4,000 individuals across generations, revealed a marked preference for grocery spending among millennials and Gen Zers, surpassing traditional splurges like dining out, travel, and designer apparel.

This shift reflects broader lifestyle changes, particularly as millennials enter parenthood, extending their spending habits to include their families. Contrastingly, in 2018, it was the baby boomers and Gen Xers who led in grocery expenditures. Now, the allure of premium snacks and beverages is driving up grocery bills for Gen Z, with individuals reporting significant spending on items like fancy sodas and gourmet snacks from retailers like Trader Joe's.

The phenomenon isn't limited to food staples alone. The booming success of brands like Liquid Death, which recently achieved a $1.4 billion valuation, underscores a growing trend where young consumers are drawn to innovative and culturally resonant food and beverage products. This trend signifies a departure from the "stale" and "boring" perceptions that once plagued the healthy food sector, offering a unique opportunity for brands that can effectively engage with the zeitgeist of younger demographics.

Amid these evolving consumer habits, the impact of inflation remains universally felt, with all generations grappling with the rising cost of groceries. Reports suggest the average American household now faces an additional $445 monthly expense to maintain the same grocery shopping volume as the previous year, highlighting the broader economic challenges that accompany these shifting preferences.