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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

PJ Ritter Company - pt2 Prosperity on the Cohansey River

We continue our history conversation at the former site of PJ Ritter Company, in Bridgeton. Meg hosts her father, Bob McCormick, and Paul J. Ritter IIII.

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Dec. 22, 2023

P.J. Ritter Company - pt1 A Walk Through History

Enjoy a tour at the former site of PJ Ritter Company, in Bridgeton. Meg hosts her father, Bob McCormick, and Paul J. Ritter IIII.

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Oct. 12, 2023

Cemetery John: The Undiscovered Mastermind Behind the Lindbergh Kidna…

Let's explore a dark chapter in the history of New Jersey and justice. We welcome author Robert Zorn to discuss his book "Cemetery John : The undiscovered mastermind of the Lindbergh Kidnapping"

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Sept. 9, 2023

Marty's Crabs is in Season

Summer may be winding down, but there's no better time to savor the taste of succulent crabs. Today, we're taking you on a mouthwatering journey to Marty's Crabs, nestled at 474 Route 49 in Quinton, just a short drive from …

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Aug. 31, 2023

Beer Foam and Food Trucks : Glasstown Brewery in Millville, NJ

The Bridgeton Beacon welcomes Paul Simmons of Glasstown Brewery in Millville.

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July 20, 2023

Jonathan Cummings on Community in Bridgeton

🌿 We are joined by Jonathan Cummings of the local non-profit, Revive South Jersey. https://revivesj.org Sponsors: https://SelfieBackgroundCheck.com https://CumberlandGrows.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/bridgetonbeacon Nich...

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June 20, 2023

Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Stanzione

🌿 Join us for a conversation with Tony Stanzione as we discuss his twenty-five years (almost) as CEO of the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce. Bridgeton Chamber of Commerce: https://CumberlandGrows.com FB: https://www.facebo...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Glasstown Brewing 🍺 9th Anniversary IPA

Welcome back for this conversation with the owner of Glasstown Brewing , Paul Simmons. 🍺 He joins Tom to chat about their 9th Anniversary IPA , Jersey #beer, and fancy hops. Episode Page: https://bridgetonbeacon.com/glasstow...

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Jan. 29, 2023

A Whiskey Array pt2 πŸ›Œ Catherine Hardy

Welcome to part-two in this conversation with Bridgeton-native Catherine Hardy. Catherine owns and operates two historic rental properties, collectively known as A Whiskey Array . Meg and Catherine also chat about the importa...

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Jan. 29, 2023

A Whiskey Array pt1 πŸ›Œ Catherine Hardy

In this episode, Meg sits down with Bridgeton-native Catherine Hardy. Catherine owns and operates two historic rental properties, collectively know as A Whiskey Array. Meg and Catherine also chat about the importance among ...

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Jan. 19, 2023

Verna's Flight Line πŸ” Millville Airport

We recommend the TNT Burger, sausage gravy over biscuits, and Eldon's once-monthly-wings. (But not at the same time.) Join us at Verna's Flight Line.

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Jan. 7, 2023

Pea Crabs in Your Oysters πŸ¦€ How About That

This is another conversation with local seasoning entrepreneur Mark Harris, of Wet & Wild Workshop Seasoning. 🐟

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Dec. 18, 2022

Wet & Wild Workshop πŸ— Seasoning

This is a conversation with local seasoning entrepreneur Mark Harris, of Wet & Wild Workshop . 🐟 We're talking about good taste at Glasstown Brewing in Millville . Tom, the producer, cornered him for a quick chat about Wet &...

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Nov. 28, 2022

Melissa Helmbrecht 🍞 Hopeloft in Bridgeton

We are joined by Melissa Helmbrecht. In 2016, Melissa created Hopeloft as an informal collaborative of nonprofits located in the heart of Bridgeton, New Jersey. Since then, Hopeloft has served as a springboard for community-l...

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