World War II Spam Stories

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Oct. 23, 2024

Riverside Renaissance Center for the Arts with Diane Rogers

The conversation focuses on the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, highlighting its mission to support local artists and engage the community through various art programs and exhibits. Diane Rogers, the executive director, discusses the center's history, its role in promoting the arts in Cumberland County, and the importance of…

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Oct. 23, 2024

Curtis Transforming Community Health with Leadership

Episode Page: BridgetonBeacon.com/bacc-awards-2024

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Oct. 21, 2024

Historic 7 Oaks Club with Harriett Weber

In this engaging conversation, Harriett Weber shares her experiences at the West Cumberland Senior Center, highlighting the history and activities of the Seven Oaks Club, her passion for quilting, and her community involvement. She reflects on the evolution of women's roles in organizations, her career as a nurse, and the…

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Oct. 21, 2024

Generations of Weber's Candy

In this engaging conversation, Harriet Weber shares her experiences at the West Cumberland Senior Center, highlighting the history and activities of the Seven Oaks Club, her passion for quilting, and her community involvement. She reflects on the evolution of women's roles in organizations, her career as a nurse, and the…

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Oct. 12, 2024

Discover California Common The Unique Brew You Must Try

Episode Page: BridgetonBeacon.com/bacc-awards-2024 The Bridgton Area Chamber of Commerce will present Business and Community Hero Awards on October 30th, 2024. The awards recognize business and community leaders who have demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and concern for others. The recipients of the Frances H. Sharp Senior Lifetime Achievement Award are Gil…

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Sept. 28, 2024

The Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial A Modern Perspective

Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙️ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on NJ's favorite law-podcast. Judge Pearlman was an undergraduate in the first class that included women at Yale University and later on attended Berkeley Law School. She clerked for California Chief…

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Sept. 27, 2024

Bulldogs and Beacons Phase II Ra'shaun

In this segment, Tom Ritter discusses the planning and research process for a non-profit media project centered around the RRCA. He emphasizes the importance of utilizing modern technology and research tools to gather information efficiently, ensuring that the production team is well-prepared for their visit. Ritter highlights specific tools like…

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Sept. 26, 2024

Exploring Japanese Culture Experience a Fun filled Day of Activities!

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. 🌿 Episode page: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/bridgeton-nj-public-library-youth-programs/🌿 Adaria Armstrong, the Director of…

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Sept. 23, 2024

Somers Point Brewing - Local Gem

Tom Renzulli and Vic Sbailo, hosts of the South Jersey Beer Scene podcast, discuss the founding of their website and podcast, as well as the growth of the South Jersey beer industry.

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Sept. 20, 2024

The Voice of WPLJ My Journey as a Radio Station Mascot

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. 🌿 Episode page: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/bridgeton-nj-public-library-youth-programs/🌿 Adaria Armstrong, the Director of…

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Sept. 18, 2024

Exploring History Witnessing the Destruction of the Nuremberg Swastika

Full Episode Page: https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/smith-and-jackson-military-antiques/ Smith & Jackson #Military Antiques and Firearms is a shop located at the Millville #Executive #airport in Millville, #newjersey. The shop specializes in military collectibles, including uniforms, helmets, weapons, and medals from various wars. The conversation covers topics such as the history of the Millville Executive…

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Sept. 18, 2024

The Lindbergh Kidnapping Uncovering the Truth & Inside Job Theories

Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙️ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on NJ's favorite law-podcast. Judge Pearlman was an undergraduate in the first class that included women at Yale University and later on attended Berkeley Law School. She clerked for California Chief…

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Sept. 17, 2024

Love Where You Live

'Love Where You Live' program in Bridgeton, is a matching grant initiative aimed at beautifying the community through collaborative projects. Debbi Boykin Greenberg and Mayor Albert Kelly discuss the importance of community involvement and the application process for the grants. https://www.cumberlandgrows.com/bridgeton-chamber-of-commerce/bacclwyl/ takeaways The 'Love Where You Live' program aims to…

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Sept. 17, 2024

Celebrating Gil Walter A Legacy in Community Leadership

Episode Page: BridgetonBeacon.com/bacc-awards-2024 The Bridgton Area Chamber of Commerce will present Business and Community Hero Awards on October 30th, 2024. The awards recognize business and community leaders who have demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and concern for others. The recipients of the Frances H. Sharp Senior Lifetime Achievement Award are Gil…

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Sept. 15, 2024

Bulldogs and Beacons Phase I Ra'shaun

BridgetonBeacon.com/support - The Bridgeton Beacon, with partial funding from the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission is teaching media production to local youth. Thomas Ritter discusses the progress of the project, highlighting the involvement of a participant named Ra'shaun, who has chosen an excellent topic related to the arts in…

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Sept. 15, 2024

The Evolution of Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival

Tom Renzulli and Vic Sbailo, hosts of the South Jersey Beer Scene podcast, discuss the founding of their website and podcast, as well as the growth of the South Jersey beer industry.

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Sept. 10, 2024

Love Where You Live

Good afternoon. My name is Albert Kelly. I'm the mayor of the great city of Bridgeton and we call it great because of things that are happening in our community. I'm very excited about Love Where You Live and the projects that we're doing to make you happy and make…

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Sept. 9, 2024

Hopewell Day! Sept 14th

Join us at Hopewell Day this Saturday, September 14th with a rain date of September 21st from 10 a to 4 p at 2 Cassidy Court. https://tinyurl.com/hopewellday That's all around the Bridgestone Amish Market. There'll be free general admission, free live music featuring Whiskey Sunset. There'll be affordable wristbands for…

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Sept. 8, 2024

Inka Chicken Hector Bonilla Bridgeton NJ

Episode Page: BridgetonBeacon.com/inka-chicken-bridgeton Hector Bonilla, owner of the Mexico Travel Agency and Inka Chicken, discusses the menu and inspiration behind his restaurant. He shares that the Inca Chicken menu is based on Peruvian dishes, specifically pollo a la brasa. Hector also talks about his journey from owning a travel company…

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Sept. 3, 2024

WWII Spam Stories by Robert McCormick

Episode Page: https://BridgetonBeacon.com/spam-wwii This conversation is about the experiences of the speaker's grandfather, who served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. The speaker shares stories and memories of her grandfather's time in the war, including the Battle of Eniwetok and the use of Spam as a…

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Sept. 3, 2024

Inca Chicken Bar A Business Hero in Bridgeton

Episode Page: BridgetonBeacon.com/bacc-awards-2024 The Bridgton Area Chamber of Commerce will present Business and Community Hero Awards on October 30th, 2024. The awards recognize business and community leaders who have demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and concern for others. The recipients of the Frances H. Sharp Senior Lifetime Achievement Award are Gil…

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Aug. 30, 2024

Discovering the Kooky History of Cumberland County 1

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-known stories. Brittney shares her…

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Aug. 29, 2024

South Jersey Beer Scene

Tom Renzulli and Vic Sbaila, hosts of the ⁠South Jersey Beer Scene podcast⁠, discuss the founding of their website and podcast, as well as the growth of the South Jersey beer industry. Full episode page: ⁠⁠https://www.bridgetonbeacon.com/south-jersey-beer-2024/⁠⁠ SJ Beer Scene: https://sjbeerscene.com/podcast/ They highlight the sense of community among breweries and the…

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Aug. 28, 2024

Fralinger Family Legacy Engineering Success Across Counties

Episode Page: BridgetonBeacon.com/bacc-awards-2024 The Bridgton Area Chamber of Commerce will present Business and Community Hero Awards on October 30th, 2024. The awards recognize business and community leaders who have demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and concern for others. The recipients of the Frances H. Sharp Senior Lifetime Achievement Award are Gil…

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