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3-bedroom Jersey Shore beach cottage sold for record-breaking $10 million
A humble Jersey Shore beach cottage recently sold for a record-breaking $10 million. The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,225-square-foot oceanfront abode, in Stone Harbor located in Cape May County, was built in 1954. Tax records show its prior sale in 1993 was recorded at $658,000, making this purchase a staggering 1,420% increase, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s a crazy number,” Jack Vizzard of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors, who represented both the seller and the buyer, told NJ.com. The owner of the home, who resides in Washington, D.C., first put it on the market in 2019 for $7.95 million and then removed the...
New Entertainment Hub Opens in Rio Grande: Cape Square Entertainment Complex
Town Square Entertainment has opened a new location, Cape Square Entertainment, in Cape May County's Rio Grande. The new establishment is part of recent changes in the County Commons area, following the closure of K-Mart and Frank's Theaters. Town Square Entertainment, under the leadership of Clint Bunting, has taken over the vacant space.
Historic drawbridge in Stone Harbor must be replaced, Cape May County says
The nearly century-old drawbridge that serves as the main crossing into Stone Harbor must be replaced in the coming years due to serious structural problems, Cape May County officials said. The 96th Street Bridge crosses the waterway that divides New Jersey's main land from the barrier islands. The bridge starts...
Where you can watch Phillies Playoff Games during Red October
The Phillies are back in the National League Playoffs for the second straight year and their first postseason game will be on Tuesday, October 3rd. For those of us who cannot go watch the game at Citizens Bank Park or cannot travel to the Phillies road playoff games, you still want to cheer on your team with your fellow Phillies fans. For Red October, here is a list of local sports bars where you can go to watch all the of the Phillies action for the 2023 MLB Playoffs:
When it falls, you'll know. Learn more about the famous Chair House
A musty, ragged chair dangles precariously on the roof of a shambled Dennisville house — not the typical face of real estate royalty. But, for thousands of fans in New Jersey and otherwise, the lovingly dubbed 'Chair House' in Cape May County is a South Jersey icon. So, what...
Keith Urban Coming to Wildwood Beach in June 2024
The second headliner has been announced for next June's Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood!. Keith Urban will be making his first appearance on Wildwood Beach!. "Hello, Keith? We can't wait to see you in Wildwood!" Urban has done a number of concerts in Atlantic City over the years, but...
Local Businesses to Shine at Morey's Piers' Inaugural Hosting of National Food Service Conference
Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Water Parks in New Jersey are set to host the 46th Annual Amusement Park and Attraction Food Service Conference from October 2nd to October 6th, 2023. This will be the first time Morey’s Piers has hosted this industry event. The conference will bring together food service professionals from the amusement industry to share knowledge and best practices.
I found a 'treasure' in the walls of my home
Good Friday morning! It's Sept. 29 and you're reading "The Sunny Side." ☀️ On advice from a reader, I took a ride through Cape May early this week to check out the fall decorations. I was in the area for the weekend, which was just bad timing because strong winds from Hurricane Ophelia kept me and my friends indoors where we enjoyed way too much delicious food. (Maybe a few drinks too, hehe). After my friends left,...
Where you can watch Phillies Playoff Games during Red October
The Phillies are back in the National League Playoffs for the second straight year and their first postseason game will be on Tuesday, October 3rd. For those of us who cannot go watch the game at Citizens Bank Park or cannot travel to the Phillies road playoff games, you still want to cheer on your team with your fellow Phillies fans. For Red October, here is a list of local sports bars where you can go to watch all the of the Phillies action for the 2023 MLB Playoffs:
Ocean City, Cape May County, NJ, USA By Deborah Lewinson
Ocean City is near Cape May, NJ. Both Cape May County and the town of Cape May are a photographer's delight. Cape May County is at the tip of NJ, affording views of the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay with opportunities for sunrise and sunset shots over the water. This...
Driftwood RV Center Expands with New Storage Units, Year-Round RV Care
OCEAN VIEW – Driftwood RV Center, family-owned and operated since 1972, is expanding by offering a bevy of storage units for vehicles, personal items, and even large RVs. Lauren Cowan, who works at Driftwood, said that they are excited to expand their services for RV owners and those who just need a place to store their stuff.