Cape May County Remembers 9/11 Victims with Countywide Memorial Services

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 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 ‍🙏 Cape May County Remembers 9/11 Victims with Countywide Memorial Services

  💣 Cold War Relic: Inside New Jersey’s BOMARC Missile Site and Its Troubled Past.

 ‍️🌬NJ Offshore Wind Industry Eyes New Developers After Ørsted's Departure

 ⚾ Clemens’ Ninth-Inning Heroics Power Phillies Past Rays in 2-1 Thriller

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

  September 10th

• Cape May's Maritime Trolley Tour - 9:30 am - 10:15 am

• World War II Lookout Tower - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour - 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

• Barry Tischler at The Mad Batter - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  September 11th

• Cape May Lighthouse - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

• Kiwanis Club of Cape May Patriot Day 9/11 Remembrance - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Jim Hannah & the Stones at The Chalfonte - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Stones In His Pockets at the Cape May Stage - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• The Squares at the Mad Batter - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  September 12th

• Fall Sidewalk Sales on The Washington Street Mall - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

• Classic American Tales presents Tales at the Dormer House - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

• The Gold Star Family Documentary Fundraiser at the Mad Batter - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Stones In His Pockets at the Cape May Stage - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  September 13th

• Fall Sidewalk Sales on The Washington Street Mall - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

• Fire Pit Friday at Willow Creek Winery featuring Live Music with David Falcone 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

• Open Mic Night at Cold Spring Brewery - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

• Stones In His Pockets at the Cape May Stage - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  September 14th

• Fall Sidewalk Sales on The Washington Street Mall - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

• Harvest Brew Fest - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

• Civil War Encampment - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Stones In His Pockets at the Cape May Stage - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Cape May County Remembers 9/11 Victims with Countywide Memorial Services

 On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, Cape May County will hold numerous memorial events across its towns to honor the nearly 3,000 victims, including 750 New Jerseyans. Communities will gather to reflect on the day and pay tribute to the first responders who risked their lives. The events range from morning to evening ceremonies, with local leaders and organizations participating in the tributes.

Cape May County 9/11 Memorial Events:

· Cape May
Cape May Firehouse, 712 Franklin St., 6 p.m.
This solemn event will feature speakers from local organizations and community leaders honoring the heroism of first responders. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair due to limited seating. A piece of steel from the World Trade Center will be on display inside the firehouse starting at 5 p.m.

· Lower Township
Naval Air Station Wildwood at Cape May Airport, 5:30 p.m.

· North Wildwood
15th Street Fire Station, 8:40 a.m.

· Sea Isle City
Veterans Park, JFK Boulevard and Landis Ave., 9 a.m.
This ceremony will feature patriotic hymns and words of remembrance. In the event of rain, the ceremony will move to the Sea Isle City Fire Department. For more information, call 609-263-4461, ext. 1245.

·  Wildwood
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave., 1 p.m.
The City of Wildwood Fire Department will host a ceremony with 9/11 first responders, along with a “Ringing of the Bell” and the “Presenting of the Colors” by the City of Wildwood Honor Guard.

· Wildwood Crest
Alameno Park, New Jersey and Miami Aves., 5:30 p.m.

Cold War Relic: Inside New Jersey’s BOMARC Missile Site and Its Troubled Past.

 The BOMARC missile site at Colliers Mills, New Jersey, part of Cold War defense against Soviet threats, became notable for a 1960 accident where a missile caught fire, causing a nuclear warhead to melt and contaminate the area with plutonium. Operational from 1959 to 1972, it’s now a historical site within the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, near Jackson Township, reminding us of its dual legacy of military vigilance and environmental hazard. The site’s troubled past underpins ongoing discussions about military safety and environmental protection.

NJ Offshore Wind Industry Eyes New Developers After Ørsted's Departure

 The future of Ørsted's New Jersey wind farm leases looks promising with potential buyers showing interest due to improved economic conditions for offshore wind projects. Ørsted had previously abandoned the project due to financial issues, but with the Inflation Reduction Act's incentives and a favorable market, other developers are likely to take over. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management must approve any lease transfers, and New Jersey aims to advance its offshore wind goals, emphasizing a swift transition to a new developer to maintain progress in renewable energy initiatives.

Clemens’ Ninth-Inning Heroics Power Phillies Past Rays in 2-1 Thriller

 The Phillies edged out the Rays 2-1 with a walk-off single from Kody Clemens in the ninth, following Brandon Lowe’s game-tying homer for Tampa Bay. Kyle Schwarber homered for Philadelphia, and Cristopher Sánchez threw six shutout innings. The Phillies secured their 48th home win of the season, maintaining their strong NL East lead.

Answer to the September 9th Trivia Question

Question: Which building in Cape May was designed by architect Stephen Decatur Button and became one of his most well-known works in the city?

A) The Mount Vernon Hotel
B) The Emlen Physick Estate
C) The Windsor Hotel
D) The Columbia Hotel

Answer: C) The Windsor Hotel

Stephen Decatur Button designed the Windsor Hotel along with several other notable buildings in Cape May, contributing significantly to the city's architectural heritage