WCFA in Jersey's Best

WCFA 101.5 FM is proud to be featured in The Sound of Community, a recent article published by Jersey’s Best magazine highlighting the vital role of community radio across the Garden State.

The article shines a spotlight on the stations, volunteers, and local voices that keep community radio thriving, showcasing how these grassroots broadcasters connect, inform, and inspire their communities every day. We’re honored to be recognized alongside fellow community radio stations throughout New Jersey and grateful for the dedicated volunteers and listeners who make WCFA possible.

Be sure to check out the article and celebrate the power of local radio!

“We really exist because of volunteers and the people who dedicate thousands of annual hours to keep us on the air,” — WCFA Station Manager, Anne Walsh

https://reader.jb.nj.com/2026/05/29/the-sound-of-community/content.html

RICK & SANDY RETURN: Off the Wall 2.0

They had a “last show” and thanked us all for listening for so many years and hundreds of episodes. Turns out, they only needed a little break, and they are back at WCFA 101.5 FM Cape May Radio! WCFA knew they’d be back! They’ve got the radio bug, and good taste in music.

Tune in for their new show times: Tuesday 11-NOON and Friday 3-4PM.

New Show Announcement: Shore Progressive with Frank Lario

AIR TIMES: FRIDAYS 9:30AM - 11:30AM (live in studio)

Seasoned radio jock, Frank Lario, is dipping his toes back into the radio scene, after retiring from commercial radio several years back. Frank volunteers his time and passion for free-form radio hosting Shore Progressive at WCFA. He worked at a variety of radio stations over the years, but he got his start working among legendary radio personalities in Philadelphia at WMMR. As a volunteer host on WCFA, he fit right in without skipping a beat. He is passionate about free-form radio, has great taste in music and values the Cape May County community. Station Manager, Annie Walsh, commented, “We are super psyched to have Frank on our programming line up. He’s passionate and puts together a thoughtful program, with the bonus that he brings a wealth of experience with him that we can draw from here at WCFA. This is a win-win!”

Shore Progressive follows the A.O.R (Album Oriented Rock) format of the original great rock and roll radio stations. Frank Lario hand picks two hours of listening, covering the wide spectrum that is rock and roll—from new, to what might be new to you--Shore Progressive: free form and fun again.

NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: The Voices of History

Bringing local history to the air, WCFA 101.5 FM is proud to partner with the Center for Community Arts’ Black History Committee to present a new monthly program, debuting this April.

Produced by the Committee, each episode will share the rich oral histories of our community—preserving voices, stories, and lived experiences that shape our region’s cultural legacy.

When we think of Cape May, we think of Victorian architecture and its roots as a seaside resort, but there 's more -- as old as Cape May's history.  Since its beginnings, the area has been shaped by the voices and events of the Black community. We are happy to announce a new show and its special introduction on Monday, April 20th at 11:00. Voices of History is presented by The History Committee of The Center for Community Arts. Each program will bring you stories of local history and conversations about the people of Black community told by members of the committee and guests. Join us at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 20th for our special first show. 

Stay tuned to Cape May Radio for this important new series.

"Opening Night" at The Jackson Street USO Club, 1944. Attendees were there for the dedication and to see artist-actor-activist Paul Robeson perform. 

NEW SHOW on WCFA: The Ripple Effect

Join Steve and Dennis for The Ripple Effect — a weekly journey through the ever-expanding universe of the Grateful Dead and the music they inspired. From classic live jams and deep cuts to other bands carrying the torch of improvisational rock, The Ripple Effect connects the past and present through free-flowing sets, concert memories, and stories from the community.

If you love the Grateful Dead, or not sure how you feel about them, this show brings a variety of perspectives, information, fun stories, humor, and most importantly, music to enlighten you. Gain a new appreciation for the music phenomenon spanning generations of fans.

How many shows have you been to? If the answer is none, you may at least feel like you were there on some level after listening to The Ripple Effect: Thursdays at 2 pm on WCFA 101.5 FM and live-streaming on CapeMayRadio.org.

Laughing With Lizards on WCFA featured in Jewish Community VOICE publication (March 2026)

Laughing with Lizards? What does that even mean? "Laughing with lizards" (Yiddish:

lakhn mit yashtsherkes) is an idiom that meansto laugh on the outside while crying on the inside. It represents laughing out of bitter irony, despair, or profound sadness rather than true joy. 

From this article, linked here, “Recognizing the cultural importance of this work, Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties has pledged to underwrite the program, ensuring that the distinctive Jewish music and storytelling broadcasting from Cape May can continue to reach listeners locally and beyond. “This radio show is a true cultural gem,” said Rachel Waldman, Executive Director of Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties.”…

…”Reflecting on the cultural significance of his work, Bendich says, “Klezmer and Yiddish music are about survival, history, and identity. The Holocaust tried to erase it, but the culture lives on. People are finding ways to make it relevant, to explore their identity in creative ways. That’s a really positive thing.”

Bendich also highlights the role of small independent stations like WCFA. “Analog radio is special. It’s tangible, immediate, and community-driven. It reaches Jewish audiences and also people who don’t know much about our culture. It’s a place for education, for sharing, and for connecting people to music they might never hear otherwise.”

Aaron Bendich can be heard Laughing with Lizards every Sunday at 11 AM eastern time on WCFA 101.5 FM or streaming around the world. This is an example of the importance of community radio in telling the stories of culture through music and talk.

Gusto Brewing Company Hosted Fundraisers to Support Our Station

As one of Cape May Radio’s committed and supportive underwriters, Gusto Brewing Company offered to host a fundraiser in support of our station — and what a night it turned out to be! It was so good that WCFA volunteer radio host and local extraordinary musician, Tom Naglee put it all together in a two-part series of recordings that will air for all to experience. Whether you were there or missed it, you can hear incredible performances from regional musicians who came together to support WCFA.

Thursday (3/19) from 3–4:30 PM and Sunday (3/22) from 5–6:30 PM, WCFA Presents… Part I from Cabin Fever Sessions and the same times on the following week, Part II — recorded live at Gusto Brewing Company after a long winter.

Thanks to Zachary and Adriana Pashley and the entire Gusto team, we were welcomed into their brewery for an evening of Trivia and Bingo, laughter, and community spirit. A huge thanks as well to Eddie Castagnetta, Jerry Ruane, and everyone who came out to play, and support local radio. The energy in the room was pure Cape May — friendly, quirky, and full of heart.

Not only that, Gusto Brewing Company took it to the next level and hosted an evening of music to benefit WCFA: The Cabin Fever Sessions hosted by WCFA volunteer, MQ Murphy. Selling out tickets in under two hours, it is clear that the community needed this! The vibe of the evening was full of community spirit and an appreciation of live music. WCFA is grateful for the musicians who donated their time and talent to support our community radio station were: Dan Barry, Hannah Stone, Vernon-Murphy Band, Marnie Lengle, Nate Kennedy, Rick Ferrante, Tom Naglee, Jeffrey Hebron, Amy Hufana, Mark Ternosky, Michael Curley, John Bohannon, Christian Bauman, and Vinny Smith.

WCFA and the Center for Community Arts extends our gratitude to Gusto Brewing Company for their generosity and creativity in bringing people together for a good cause.

WCFA and GUSTO Partner to Raise Funds for Community Radio in Cape May

WCFA 101.5 FM is teaming up with Gusto Brewing Company for a night of fun, community, and fundraising! Join us Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 6–8 PM for trivia and three rounds of bingo—all bingo proceeds support Cape May’s community radio. Enjoy treats from the Off the Leash Hot Dog Truck and grab a WCFA magnet with a donation. Come for the games, stay for the brews, and support your local radio station!

New Show Alert! TEENS OF THE HOUR

WCFA 101.5 FM Cape May Radio has proudly partnered with Cape May Cares to launch an exciting new show created by Teens for everyone in the community! In their very first episode, they will be featuring a SPECIAL GUEST, Chief Dekon Fashaw, who is the Chief of Police for Cape May City. Be sure to tune in and listen as Teens of today engage thoughtfully with one another and with various members of the Cape May Community, bringing fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations on air Friday from 4 to 5 pm.

Teens of the Hour Broadcast — A Shining Success!

We’re thrilled to share that Teens of the Hour was a complete success! The broadcast drew a wonderful audience.

Thank you to Patricia Caputo, whose energy and passion made this project possible. Patricia, who previously hosted Beachtime Blitz with WCFA, put that on hold after starting a new job, but volunteered to work directly with the Cape May Cares teens to prepare, practice, and produce the show. Her dedication truly made the difference.

The Teens of the Hour, Alivia and Jay put in work, thought, creativity, time and poise under pressure of live radio and should feel so accomplished with this very first live broadcast.

Much appreciation goes out to the team at Cape May Cares Shelly Richards, Lisa Boecker, and Keith Lafferty of Cape May Cares for their wonderful support and collaboration throughout this project. Their guidance and enthusiasm were key to helping the teens shine on air.

Special thanks as well to Cape May Police Chief, Dekon Fashaw, who joined the broadcast as a guest, And to David Cassidy for his involvement In orchestrating this new partnership, and assisting with conceptual development. This collaboration represents a true win-win — a shining example of community engagement and a positive partnership for WCFA as we continue to build momentum and move forward.