In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

🎬 Cape May Stars in Bob Dylan Biopic but Gets No Credit in Closing Roll

 👮‍ ‘ICE’ in New Jersey: Mayor Baraka Condemns ‘Unconstitutional’  Operation in Newark

 🎡 Bollards, Cameras, and Lights: Wildwood Enhances Boardwalk Safety

👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 January 25

• Budgeting for What Matters Most Workshop - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Beach Plum Farm Market - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

• Cape May Lighthouse - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

• Historic District Trolley Tour - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

• Roller Skating at Convention Hall - 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

• Emlen Physick Estate Tour - 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

• Emmitt Herron Blues Band Performing Live at Cold Spring Brewery - 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

• Brian O’Neill at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Fat Mezz at Jesters Dive Bar - 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

  January 26

• Beach Plum Farm Market - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Cape May Lighthouse - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

• Camille Peruto at Nauti Spirits - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  January 27

• Storytime - 10:00 am - 10:30 am

• Messy Masterpieces - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Game Show Palooza at Mudhen Brewery - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  January 28

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Conversational French - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

• Nolan Quinn at Mudhen Brewery - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Trivia at Jesters Dive Bar - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

  January 29

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Miss Anita's Storytime - 10:30 am - 11:30 am

• Music Bingo at Jesters Dive Bar - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

• Paint & Sip at Mudhen Brewery - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    

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Cape May Stars in Bob Dylan Biopic but Gets No Credit in Closing Roll

 Cape May, N.J., served as the backdrop for several key scenes in A Complete Unknown, a Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet. The town stood in for Newport, R.I., with iconic locations like the Victorian Motel, Congress Hall, and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry prominently featured. Despite its significant role, Cape May, the real star, was not mentioned in the film’s closing credits, leaving locals disappointed. While production brought economic benefits and exposure to the town, residents and business owners hoped for acknowledgment in the film. Director James Mangold and production designer François Audouy praised Cape May’s unique charm in interviews, but the lack of credit underscores a learning curve for the town in negotiating with major film productions.

‘ICE’ in New Jersey: Mayor Baraka Condemns ‘Unconstitutional’ Operation in Newark

 Newark Mayor Ras Baraka condemned a recent ICE raid in the city, accusing federal agents of detaining undocumented individuals without warrants in violation of the Fourth Amendment. The operation, part of a broader federal initiative, targeted a local business, but city officials claim the methods used were unconstitutional. Baraka vowed to take action and announced plans for a press conference with civil rights organizations. The raid has intensified tensions between federal immigration enforcement and sanctuary city policies, with Newark officials reaffirming their commitment to protecting immigrant rights. ICE has not yet responded to the allegations.

Bollards, Cameras, and Lights: Wildwood Enhances Boardwalk Safety

 Wildwood is enhancing security on its historic Boardwalk by installing fixed and removable bollards to prevent unauthorized vehicle access, improving lighting, and adding advanced security cameras. The upgrades, developed with local and state law enforcement, aim to address safety concerns and deter potential threats. Funding for these measures comes from various programs, with work already underway and additional installations planned through 2025. These efforts underscore Wildwood’s commitment to ensuring the safety of its residents and visitors.

Local teen, Hayden Schofield, a 17-year-old described as kind, outgoing, and passionate about biking, died in a dirt bike accident on January 14. Friends and family have created a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses. Please consider visiting the page to help alleviate Hayden’s family's financial burden. The link to the page can be found here and will remain available on this page until the scheduled service on January 25^th.

Answer to the January 24th Trivia Question

What unique natural phenomenon occurs each year at Sunset Beach in Cape May, where visitors can find remnants of a concrete ship?

A) Coral reef formation
B) Bioluminescent algae bloom
C) Shipwreck exposure at low tide
D) The appearance of Cape May diamonds

Answer: D) The appearance of Cape May diamonds

Cape May diamonds are clear quartz pebbles found on Sunset Beach, often washed ashore and prized by visitors as souvenirs. These stones are part of the unique allure of the beach, which also features the remains of the concrete ship, the SS Atlantus