Community Beacons Episodes

With a rich history spanning 25 years, the tour invites visitors to explore various homes, local businesses, and attractions, emphasizing the walkability of the area and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Hello and welcome back to the Bridgeton Beacon Podcast. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the Bridgeton Urban Enterprise Zone Block Party — and what a day it was. The last of summer, with perfect weather, and the heart of our community out in full force. I strolled through East Commerce Street and Laurel, all the way to Mayor Aitken Drive, where the streets were alive with energy. Vendors, local artists, nonprofits spreading the word, and of course, the irresistible smells of grilled...

Exciting news for Bridgeton!The historic Nail House at the entrance to City Park is reopening.

In this conversation, Meg is joined by recent recipient of the Francis H. Sharp Lifetime Achievement Award, Gil Walter. Gil discusses his journey in healthcare leadership, community involvement, and the importance of lifelong learning. They reflect on the evolution of Complete Care and the role of foundations in supporting healthcare initiatives. The conversation concludes with insights on leadership, personal growth, and advice for living a fulfilling life.takeaways The importance of com...

Play ball! Welcome to the 2025 Bridgeton Invitational Baseball Tournament, with Gary Fischer and Meg McCormick Hoerner. Transcript:Announcer (00:01)This week, the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament Spring Classic is in full swing at Alden Field in City Park. Played every year since 1967, this tournament is more than just a local tradition. We spoke with Gary Fischer the man who's kept this tournament going strong, to hear about its roots, its impact, and what it means to Bridgeton today.Meg & Gar...

This visit with Sandy Feddema highlights the legacy of Goldie Wulderk, who founded the Senior Thrift and Caring Center, emphasizing its role in the community.

Join local treasure Sandy Feddema for a conversation about antique hunting and the barter economy in South Jersey.

The Beacon is proud to welcome local legend and a beacon of historical preservation, Dr. Flavia Alaya.

This conversation explores the rich history and evolution of Fralinger Engineering, a family-owned civil engineering firm.

The Bridgeton Beacon welcomes Newell Thompson for a conversation that explores the New Jersey #Agricultural Society and its initiatives, particularly the Farmers Against Hunger program.

'Love Where You Live' program in Bridgeton, a matching grant initiative aimed at beautifying the community through collaborative projects.

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 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.

Meg McCormick Hoerner welcomes South Jersey attorney, Colonel Stephen Patrick.

The conversation with Thomas Ritter and Tara Petrowicz of Red Oak Hospice covers misconceptions and benefits of hospice care.

Welcome to the Bridgeton Beacon. Today we're delighted to join Sharon Kiefer, the curator and director of Gallery 50, 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 Niche Podcast Info: https://nichepodcastpodcast.com

🌿 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.facebook.com/bridgetonbeacon Niche Podcast Network: https://nichepodcastpodcast.com

🌿 After six decades incorporation, the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce, and friends, gathered at A Whiskey Array, a beautiful historic property on Shiloh Pike, to celebrate the milestone. The night was filled with revelry, and camaraderie. It was an opportunity to reflect on the past, present, and future of the Chamber. Episode Page: 🎉 https://bridgetonbeacon.com/chamber-of-commerce-anniversary-60 The evening began with a cocktail reception on the covered terrace of A Whiskey Array, as mem...

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-led change. Donate to Hopeloft: https://donate.chip-in.us/?nonprofitId=132633 Learn more about Hopeloft: https://www.hopeloft.com/ The Bridgeton Beacon is brought to you by the Law Offices of Meg McCormick Hoerner, at https://HoernerLaw.com Niche Podcast Network:...

Each year the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce gives out the Francis H. Sharp Lifetime Achievement Award. 🏆 “Binks” Sharp was the 1965 President of the Chamber and owned and operated Sharp’s Penn Wallpaper in Bridgeton NJ. In this episode, we share back-to-back interviews with two of his sons, Dr. Jonathan Sharp of Lewes, Delaware, and Ben Sharp, Esquire of Alexandra, VA. The Bridgeton Beacon is brought to you by the Law Offices of Meg McCormick Hoerner, at https://HoernerLaw.com N...

Welcome back to the Bridgeton Beacon podcast. We're joined by Bruce Riley, the founder and CEO of Ultra Clean Technologies Corp, a leading manufacturer of hose & tube cleaning and capping products for industrial and commercial markets. Bruce is on the cusp of receiving the Francis H. Sharp Lifetime Achievement Award, given out annually by the Greater Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce. For over 25 years, Bruce has been at the forefront of developing innovative solutions that have helped his c...

Welcome to the Bridgeton Beacon. In this episode Meg is joined by Jim Quinn, President of Quinn Broadcasting. This is both a fun discussion about modern media, and a walk down memory lane in which Jim shares his decades of media and broadcasting experience. Jim is one of the recipients of the 2022 Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce, Business Hero Awards. Here is a link to the recent chamber newsletter. Jim’s bio can be found at pages 5-6: https://www.cumberlandgrows.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/0...

On December 8, 2021, the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce honored individuals and businesses who demonstrate a “Hometown Heart” through their work sustaining and strengthening others. 🪑 It should come as no surprise that Billy Sharp, owner of Tracy’s Corner, received one of the “Business Hero” Awards. Billy has owned a number of businesses in town, including Tracy’s Corner which he has owned and operated for over 50 years. Most significantly, Billy is a friend to everyone, and devotes ev...