South Cape May: The Lost Borough Reclaimed by Nature

Issue #097

September 04, 2024

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 🌀 South Cape May: The Lost Borough Reclaimed by Nature

 👩‍ 152 Teaching Positions Unfilled in New Jersey’s Third-Largest City

 🎲 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Pays Out Nearly a Million on Minimal Bet

 ⚾ Phils Come from Behind to Beat Blue Jays

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South Cape May: The Lost Borough Reclaimed by Nature

 South Cape May, established in 1894 in New Jersey, was initially a shore resort intended to attract wealthy visitors but struggled due to frequent hurricanes and flooding. It saw a brief population increase during the Great Depression but was ultimately abandoned after devastating storms in 1936 and the Great Atlantic Hurricane in 1944 destroyed it. The area, once rich in property but later depleted, was dissolved into Lower Township and has since been transformed into the South Cape May Meadows Nature Preserve, a conservation area managed by The Nature Conservancy, focusing on habitat restoration and flood control.

152 Teaching Positions Unfilled in New Jersey’s Third-Largest City

 Paterson Public Schools in New Jersey faces a significant challenge with 152 teaching vacancies as the new school year approaches. Superintendent Laurie W. Newell has implemented strategies to manage the shortage, including employing substitutes, combining classes, and using a virtual teaching platform called Proximity. Despite these efforts, the district continues to actively recruit by advertising and hosting job fairs. Last year, Paterson offered bonuses to attract teachers, but the costly program was discontinued due to its ineffectiveness. The district aims to fill these vacancies while maintaining educational standards.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Pays Out Nearly a Million on Minimal Bet

 This past Sunday, a lucky poker player won nearly $1 million. $943,355 to be precise, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City with just a $5 bet. The win occurred during a Three Card Poker game, where the player landed a Royal Straight Flush in clubs—Ace through 10. This prize is one of the largest for Three Card Poker at the Hard Rock, according to casino officials.

Phils Come from Behind to Beat Blue Jays

 Kyle Schwarber led a stunning comeback for the Phillies against Toronto, turning around a 6-1 deficit to a 10-9 victory. Schwarber, snapping a home run drought since August 14, hit two homers and a double early in the game. His heroics continued with an RBI single and another home run in the ninth, securing the lead. Schwarber finished with three homers, a double, and six RBIs. His performance was crucial as the Phillies needed the win to maintain their lead over the Braves and Mets in the standings.

Answer to the September 3rd Trivia Question

Question: What was the original name of Cape May when it was first incorporated in 1848?

A) Cape Island Borough
B) Cape Peninsula
C) Cape Harbor City
D) Cape Point

Answer: A) Cape Island Borough

Cape May was originally incorporated as Cape Island Borough on March 8, 1848, before being reincorporated and renamed several times, eventually becoming Cape May City in 1869​

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