Cape May-Lewes Ferry Prepares for Sustainable Future with Electric Fleet Plans

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 ⛴ Cape May-Lewes Ferry Prepares for Sustainable Future with Electric Fleet Plans

‍‍⚓ South Jersey’s Sunken Ships: The Forgotten Breakwaters of World War I

  👮 ‍️NJ Turnpike Authority Revamps E-ZPass with $1.9B in New Contracts

 ⚾ Can the Phillies' Dominant Rotation Carry Them Through Postseason Challenges?

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

  October 2nd

• Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

• Murder Mystery Dinner “Bumped Off & Bottoms Up” 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• A Case for the Existence of God at East Lynne Theater - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

• Stairway to the Stars - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  October 3rd

• Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

• Monarch Butterfly Tagging Demonstrations - 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

• Mike Flannigan at the Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• A Case for the Existence of God at East Lynne Theater - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

  October 4th

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

• The Race of Gentlemen - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

• Dolphin Watch Around Cape May - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Voices From Beyond House Tour - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• A Case for the Existence of God at East Lynne Theater - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

  October 5th

• Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

• The Race of Gentlemen - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

• Monarch Butterfly Tagging Demonstrations - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

• Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest - 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm

• A Case for the Existence of God at East Lynne Theater - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

  October 6th

• Young Nature Lovers Story & Craft Time - 9:30 am - 10:15 am

• The Race of Gentlemen - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

• Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

• Gordon Vincent at Hawk Haven Vineyard - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

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Cape May-Lewes Ferry Prepares for Sustainable Future with Electric Fleet Plans

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is shifting to sustainability with a new eco-friendly fleet, supported by $20 million in federal funding. The Delaware River and Bay Authority plans to replace aging diesel vessels with hybrid and fully electric ferries, reducing emissions and fuel consumption. Currently, the fleet consists of three vessels: the Cape Henlopen, the New Jersey, and the Delaware. The Cape Henlopen, the oldest of the three, will remain on standby until the new fleet is fully operational. Construction of the first hybrid ferry is slated to begin in 2025, with completion expected by mid-2027.

South Jersey’s Sunken Ships: The Forgotten Breakwaters of World War I

 A little-known ship graveyard in South Jersey holds the remains of 18 wooden ships built during World War I by the Emergency Fleet Corporation. These vessels, once vital to U.S. efforts to overcome , were intentionally sunk off Salem County’s coast after the war to serve as breakwaters. Now, over 100 years later, these eroded ships remain in place, still acting as barriers against the Delaware River’s waves. While largely forgotten, they represent a significant, though brief, chapter in America’s maritime history — one that few know about, and even less information can be found online. In the 1960s, plans were made to build nuclear reactors at this location, but the ship graveyard remains as a silent relic of the past. 

NJ Turnpike Authority Revamps E-ZPass with $1.9B in New Contracts

 The New Jersey Turnpike Authority awarded $1.9 billion in contracts to four companies to enhance the E-ZPass toll collection system. TransCore LP will take over customer service operations, introducing technological upgrades like AI and cloud computing to improve reliability. This new deal marks a major shift for the Turnpike Authority as it seeks to address long-standing customer service issues, particularly around toll violation disputes. The revamped E-ZPass system is expected to benefit drivers by streamlining processes and preventing future service interruptions

Can the Phillies' Dominant Rotation Carry Them Through Postseason Challenges?

 The Phillies finished the 2024 regular season with 95 wins, earning the second seed in the National League. Their strength lies in a powerful pitching rotation led by Zack Wheeler, backed by a deep bullpen. However, the offense has cooled off in the second half of the season due to injuries and slumps, creating concerns as they enter the postseason. Despite this, their dominant pitching could keep them competitive in every game. There are only three days before Red October starts for the Phils.

Answer to the October 1st Trivia Question

Question: Which popular annual event in Cape May is focused on Victorian culture and heritage?

A) Cape May Jazz Festival
B) Victorian Week
C) Cape May Seafood Festival
D) Cape May Arts & Crafts Festival

Answer: B) Victorian Week

Cape May celebrates its rich Victorian heritage with "Victorian Week," an annual event that features tours, reenactments, and various activities celebrating the city’s famous Victorian architecture and history