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South Jersey Podcast Episodes

Your South Jersey Podcast at the Bridgeton Beacon! Join us for South Jersey history, art, and culture.
March 28, 2025

Historic Preservation with Dr. Flavia Alaya

Dr. Alaya advocates for a people-centered approach to preservation, aiming to connect the past with the present and future. This conversation explores the importance of community engagement in historical preservation, particularly in Bridgeton.

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Jan. 30, 2025

Revitalizing Local Media: Fundraising and Community Engagement

The Bridgeton Beacon now has multiple fundraising channels to support its initiatives.

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Sept. 8, 2024

Inka Chicken in Bridgeton

Hector Bonilla, owner of Inka Chicken, discusses the menu and inspiration behind his restaurant.

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Sept. 3, 2024

Spam at the Battle of Eniwetok

This episode is about the experiences of the Robert Patrick McCormick, who served as a Tank Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

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Aug. 20, 2024

Britt Ingersoll - Cumberland County Historical Society

Brittney Ingersoll, curator at the Cumberland County Historical Society, joins the Bridgeton Beacon to discuss the importance of history and the rich history of the Bridgeton area. They talk about the role of history in understanding the present and the value of uncovering quirky and lesser-kno…

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Aug. 7, 2024

Things 2 Do! - Wizard of Oz at The Levoy Theater

Aug 9 - 18th, 2024 Historic Levoy Theater - visit : Levoy.net Rehearsal footage courtesy of Reese Mulford

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July 5, 2024

LaLa Beading Creations

La La Beading Creations is a small business that specializes in handmade jewelry. The owners, Sandy Asselta and Laurie LaTorre, started making jewelry as a hobby and eventually turned it into a small business. They create bra...

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July 3, 2024

Things to Do July and August

Sun, wine, and community. Here are a few options for local activities in the coming weeks.

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July 3, 2024

Taking Pride in Our Community

The Love Where You Live Committee of the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced a new matching grant program for community beautification and improvement projects.

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June 23, 2024

Smith and Jackson Military Antiques

Smith & Jackson Military Antiques and Firearms is a shop located at the Millville Executive Airport in Millville, New Jersey.

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June 20, 2024

Summer In Ocean City NJ

Welcome to our OCNJ Summer 2024 chat with Gretchen from BeachBucketLunch.com

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April 2, 2024

Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center 2024

In this conversation, Taral Thompson, Marketing Manager for Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, discusses the history, offerings, and upcoming events at WheatonArts.

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March 12, 2024

Bridgeton NJ Public Library Youth Programs with Adaria Armstrong

Adaria Armstrong, the Director of Youth Services at the Bridgeton Free Public Library, discusses the challenges and successes of the library. She talks about the closure of the library due to COVID-19 and the impact it had on programs and attendance.

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Jan. 25, 2024

Gallery 50 an Artists Oasis in Bridgeton

Welcome to the Bridgeton Beacon. Today we're delighted to join Sharon Kiefer, the curator and director of Gallery 50, in Bridgeton. 🌿

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Jan. 16, 2024

History and Culture in Cumberland County

Most people don't know that Cumberland County was twice named as one of the best places to live in New Jersey by Money Magazine. Because of its affordable lifestyle, low cost of home ownership, and ease of commuting distance to world-class entertainment, as well as its excellent art, cultural, his…

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