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Cove Beach clean-up starts with picking up one piece of trash
by Rachel Shubin Special to the Cape May Star & Wave Newspaper CAPE MAY- A Villas resident is making waves by organizing a beach clean-up event. Eighteen-year-old Jill Simons has planned a clean-up event at the Cove Beach in partnership with the 1 Piece Each organization. Simons became an ambassador for 1 Piece Each by… Continue reading
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Couple shares love of alpacas at Lower Twp. farm
Special to the Star and Wave Newspaper by Rachel Shubin The plants were moved out of the green house so the alpacas could move in at 542 New England Road. And almost 20 years later, the farm, and the alpacas have become an instution in the Cape May area. Barbara and Warren Nuessle are the… Continue reading
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So I moved…again
In March, I moved for the third time in a year. That is a funny realization for someone who had previously spent 23 years living in the same home. From birth through February 2017, I lived in Fairfax, Virginia and had only known one house as my home. I had always felt like Cape May… Continue reading
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Shore shops open to increasing winter business
Special to the Star and Wave by Rachel Shubin This seaside town is experiencing a winter revival. Even amid a long, cold winter, the population picks up on weekends, when out-of-towners come in from the surrounding areas to see what the vibrant summer community offers in the offseason. Visitors will be pleased to see that… Continue reading
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A year in reflection
This weekend marks my first full year of living in Cape May. Journalists are supposed to avoid clichés in their writing, but this year really flew by fast. It’s been a whirlwind, I blinked and time was gone (seriously, I’ll just apply all the applicable clichés). One minute you’re in college and wishing… Continue reading
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Love for Valentine’s Day cards grew during U.S. Victorian Era
by Rachel Shubin Special to the Star and Wave In Victorian times, handwritten love notes on Valentine’s Day were the way to reveal romantic feelings for someone. In the modern age, “swiping right” with your thumb on a smart phone dating app is a way to signify interest in someone and potentially connect with a… Continue reading
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More Cape May merchants offering winter hours
by Rachel Shubin Special to the Star and Wave The stillness that is wintertime in Cape May can be felt Monday through Thursday. Weekends in Cape May have more of a bustle to them, which is why many local shops opt to be open on weekends to cater to locals and visitors alike. Do a… Continue reading
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East coast tsunami warning test
There are certain weather-related events you worry about when you live by the ocean, like tidal flooding and hurricanes. The east coast seldom worries about tsunamis but on Tues., February 6, we almost did. Accuweather pushed out a tsunami warning notification, which did not have the word “test” in the title. Upon opening the… Continue reading
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Shops open to serve locals, prepare for spring
Special to the Star and Wave by Rachel Shubin The snowbirds have migrated south for winter, but Cape May is not without a small population in the heart of the season. Many stores in the city stay open as a warm place for locals and visitors to shop. The best way to find… Continue reading
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The podcast comeback
Podcasts remind me of my classic iPod. What was once the craze to get the newest iPod is now what occurs for the latest iPhone release. I’m not sure if I ever listened to podcasts in the past, but there has been a resurgence in the availability of podcasts lately – especially among millennials. Podcasts… Continue reading
About Me
I am a millennial journalist who is passionate about telling stories. I have grown my skills over the years through various career experiences. My work in writing and hospitality allows me to provide a niche opportunity in running social media for local small businesses and promoting their brands and the local area.
A Millennial in Wonderland 