World War II Spam Stories

Episodes

March 29, 2021

How Bridgeton NJ Got It's Name πŸ–ŠοΈ

Bridgeton (formerly Bridge Town) πŸŒ‰ straddles the tidal Cohansey River and is located near the center of the Delaware Bay lowlands. It derives its name from the original movable bridge that offered the option of regular overla...

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March 26, 2021

Soccer ⚽ In the Bridgeton City Park

For residents and visitors alike, the 1,100 acre Bridgeton City Park is its own destination; featuring everything from walking trails and picnic areas to playing fields, basketball courts, and a new 7,500 square foot Splash P...

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March 25, 2021

Splash Water Park 🌊 in Bridgeton NJ

June 1, 2013, Mayor Kelly cut the ribbon on this zero-depth water venue to mark the official start to the summer season in Bridgeton. The official opening of the splash pad marked a bold new addition to the City Park and it h...

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March 17, 2021

Bridgeton NJ πŸ—‘οΈ Clean Communities Program

The Clean Communities Program was created in 1986 with funding from taxes levied on the sale of litter generating products. In 2002, the Clean Communities Fund was reauthorized. Twenty-one counties and five hundred fifty-nine...

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March 16, 2021

Street Gangs and God | The Battle in the Streets

Meg zooms with Deacon Arnaldo Santos , a former Bridgeton Detective turned youth-group leader. Join us on all the popular podcast apps, or right here at the BridgetonBeacon.com For those who don't know.. The city of Bridgeton...

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March 15, 2021

Greater Bridgeton NJ Amish Market🚜🌾

πŸ§‘πŸΌβ€πŸŒΎ The Greater Bridgeton Amish Market came to Hopewell Township in June of 2012, and has been serving the community with a variety of Lancaster County, Amish Vendors. The theme of "Meals & Memories, Made Here" comes from th...

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March 11, 2021

Colonel Charles L. Harris βš”οΈ of Bridgeton NJ

Harris was a graduate of the United States Military Academy, but instead of a career in the military, he chose to study law. After the breakout of the American Civil War, he joined the Union Army and was assigned to the 1st W...

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March 10, 2021

Brison Manor 🏈 of Bridgeton NJ

Brison Manor (August 10, 1952) was an American football defensive end who played eight seasons in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos, from 1977–1984, before appearing in six games with Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a...

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March 9, 2021

Elias P Seeley βš–οΈ of Bridgeton NJ

Elias P. Seeley was named to serve as governor after Samuel L. Southard stepped down from office to take a seat in the United States Senate . Seeley represented Cumberland County in the New Jersey Legislative Council from 182...

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March 8, 2021

Bridgeton Beacon Season 1 Trailer

Welcome friends and neighbors. Coming soon! On the first episode, of the first season of the Bridgeton Beacon, Meg welcomes Deacon Arnaldo Santos. Deacon Santos is a former Bridgeton detective, and a beacon in the community. ...

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