In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 👮‍Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Settles Discrimination Lawsuit with Female Detectives

💰Cape May Warns Short-Term Rental Owners: Get Licensed or Face Fines

 🎶Five-Year Hiatus Ends as Singer-Songwriter Conference Returns to Cape May

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

 March 10

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

• Exploring American Literature of the 1800s with Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer: The Concord Gang - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

• Name That Tune at Cape May Brewery - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Trivia at Nauti Spirits - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  March 11

• Cape May Zoo - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Line Dancing - Instructed by Cathy Cashmere - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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

• Ava DiFiore at the Mudhen - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Zane Lamprey Comedy at the Mudhen - 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

  March 12

• Cape May Zoo - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Nature Up Close - in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe. - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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

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

  March 13

• Cape May Zoo - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Jimm Ross at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• The Honey Hawks at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Symposium: Open Mic & Local Artist at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  March 14

• The 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day festival at Willow Creek Winery - 11:30 am - 6:00 pm

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

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

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

• Gregg and Laura at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Mike Flannigan at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Settles Discrimination Lawsuit with Female Detectives

 The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office has settled a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by Detectives Lakeisha Davis and Kathryn Gannon. The detectives alleged they faced years of workplace discrimination based on race and gender, including being denied promotions, receiving unfair discipline, and enduring inappropriate comments. Both detectives reported experiencing inappropriate and sexist remarks in the workplace, with Gannon stating she frequently endured "lewd conversations" among male colleagues. The lawsuit did not name current Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland or Chief Mike Emmer as defendants. The lawsuit was settled on March 4 for an undisclosed amount.

Cape May Warns Short-Term Rental Owners: Get Licensed or Face Fines

Cape May officials are tightening enforcement on unlicensed short-term rentals, warning that property owners who fail to obtain a mercantile license will be fined. New software has been implemented to detect illegal rentals, with fines starting at $1,000 for a first offense and $2,000 for each subsequent violation. City inspections will ensure compliance with safety regulations and tenant capacity limits. Officials are urging property owners to secure proper licensing to avoid penalties as the city strengthens its oversight of the growing short-term rental market.

Five-Year Hiatus Ends as Singer-Songwriter Conference Returns to Cape May

 The Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Music Conference returns later this month, on March 28-29, after a five-year hiatus, bringing over 100 indie and folk artists to the town. The event will feature networking opportunities, industry panels, and 130 free live performances across 16 venues. Headliners Laura Stevenson and Adam Weiner will give keynote speeches before performing. Inspired by SXSW, the festival offers a mix of emerging talent and established artists, promising an exciting kickoff to Cape May’s music season.

Answer to the March 8th Trivia Question

What is the historic significance of the Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May?

A) It was the first hotel in Cape May.
B) It is rumored to be haunted and offers Victorian-era tours.
C) It was the site of a major battle during the Revolutionary War.
D) It was originally a lighthouse.

Answer: B) It is rumored to be haunted and offers Victorian-era tours.

The Emlen Physick Estate is a Victorian mansion that offers a glimpse into turn-of-the-century living and is known for its rumored hauntings and various events such as tea parties and haunted house tours​​.