Community Beacons Episodes

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 ever...

John Fuqua 1996 graduate of Bridgeton High School. John has a Bachelors in English from William Patterson. As the founder of the Life Worth Living nonprofit, and an advocate for Stronger Families nonprofit, John is a genuine beacon of Bridgeton.  He  lives a life centered around purpose and community, and we're proud to feature him on the podcast.

Meg sits down with Karen E. Barnett, Director of the Bridgeton Municipal Alliance - Youth to Youth group, since it's formation in 1991. Ms. Barnett describes the ingredients and recipes to create the menu of programs and platforms to help kids lead drug-free, bias-free, violence-free lives. Ms. Barnett shares how she draws on her mentors including her parents, Bridgeton legend De Edwin Hursey - and others - to keep the program evolving as it enters its 30th year.

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 rests on the banks of the Cohansey River, in Cumberland County, NJ.