🌱 How could a federal funding shortfall reshape Cape May’s beaches?

Hello Cape May! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How could a federal funding shortfall reshape Cape May’s beaches?
• Why Cape May is crowned New Jersey’s most Hallmark-worthy Christmas town
• Which four plays will anchor Cape May Stage’s 2026 season?

Also on today's calendar: North Wildwood Shore house for sale! and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 49, low: 32.
• Thursday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 53 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Coastal Coalition Warns of "Massive" Underfunding for Federal Beach Projects (capemaycountyherald.com) — Cape May’s beach protection is at risk as a coastal coalition warns that federal funding for 2026 Army Corps replenishment projects, including one in Cape May, may fall far short of what’s needed. With storms already chewing up local beaches, Rep. Jeff Van Drew is pressuring Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency while state officials say they need federal dollars to move major work forward.
   

2. Discover New Jersey's Top Hallmark Christmas Town (nj1015.com) — Cape May gets singled out as New Jersey’s ultimate “Hallmark-style” Christmas town, thanks to its cozy restaurants, Washington Street Mall, and festive small-town charm. The writer imagines a classic holiday movie love story unfolding right here, highlighting how perfectly Cape May’s streets, shops, and waterfront fit that nostalgic Christmas-movie feel.
   

3. Cape May Stage Plans New York City Auditions for Four-Show 2026 Season (wmmr.com) — Cape May theater fans can look ahead to a four-show 2026 season from Cape May Stage, which is holding Equity auditions in New York City this February. The company is casting diverse performers for productions running June through late December, offering housing and transportation reimbursement. Local audiences can expect titles ranging from What the Constitution Means to Me to a holiday edition of Murder for Two.
   

4. Dave Weinberg's Raiders-Eagles 2-minute drill (973espn.com) — Cape May even gets a shout-out in this Eagles-Raiders recap, with the writer marveling at how packed Uncle Bill’s Pancake House and the town were over the weekend. The rest breaks down a dominant Eagles shutout, spotlighting Brandon Graham, Dallas Goedert, and Jalen Hurts in a lopsided win.
   

5. Find 9 Bucket-List-Level Views in New Jersey Without Needing to Be an Expert Hiker (onlyinyourstate.com) — Cape May readers get a shout-out in this roundup of easy-access New Jersey views, with the Cape May Lighthouse praised for sweeping ocean and bay panoramas from Cape May Point State Park. The guide also suggests eight other scenic stops statewide, all reachable with minimal hiking, from High Point Monument to Liberty State Park.
   

📸 Around Cape May

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cape May

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• North Wildwood Shore house for sale!
  1816 New York Ave, Wildwood
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Evening Yuletide House Tours
  Emlen Physick Estate , 1048 Washington St. , Cape May
  5:30 pm
• Holiday Lights Trolley Rides
  Trolley Stop , Ocean Street , Cape May
  6:15 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Flu Clinic- Cape May County Department of Health
  Cape May County, NJ Calendar
  2:00 pm
• Holiday Lights Trolley Rides
  Trolley stop on Ocean Street , Ocean Street , Cape May
  6:15 pm
• ’Tis the Season: The Trials of Tradition
  Emlen Physick Estate , 1048 Washington St. , Cape May
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Holiday Inns Tour and Dinner at Washington Inn
  Washington Street Mall Information Booth , Washington and Ocean Streets , Cape May
  1:00 pm
• Bridge Commission Meeting
  Cape May County, NJ Calendar
  2:30 pm
• Flu Clinic- Cape May County Department of Health
  Cape May County, NJ Calendar
  3:00 pm

📣 Cape May Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Rides
  Ocean Street Trolley Stop Begins and ends at the .
  4:00 pm
• Evening Yuletide House Tours
  Emlen Physick Estate , 1048 Washington St. , Cape May
  5:30 pm
• Holiday Lights Trolley Rides
  trolley stop on Ocean Street Tour begins and ends at the , Cape May.
  6:15 pm

Wednesday December 17

• ’Tis the Season: The Trials of Tradition
  Emlen Physick Estate , 1048 Washington St. , Cape May
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• IICRC posted a job opening for Cleaner Cape May Wildwood in Cape May. Apply here.
• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Cape May. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cape May here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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