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Oct. 25, 2024

Farmers Against Hunger with Newell Thompson

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.

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Sept. 8, 2024

Inka Chicken in Bridgeton

Hector Bonilla, owner of Inka Chicken, discusses the menu and inspiration behind his restaurant.

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June 20, 2024

Summer In Ocean City NJ

Welcome to our OCNJ Summer 2024 chat with Gretchen from BeachBucketLunch.com

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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. 24, 2023

BiValve Oyster Packing

The Bivalve Oyster Packing Houses and Docks, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, serve as a reminder of the rich history of industry in South Jersey.

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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 Hopewell.

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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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June 8, 2023

Bridgeton Chamber of Commerce Anniversary 🎉

🌿 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,...

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April 24, 2023

Cherry Lane Farms in Bridgeton 🍒

Take a stroll and see the local produce at Cherry Lane Farms.

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April 12, 2023

Shanti Restaurant

- Jamaican restaurant on North Pearl Street serves curry chicken, goat curry, chicken, beef patties, fried chicken, and fried dumplings.: Khadija is the daughter of the owners of Shanti Restaurant on North Pearl Street in Bridgeton. - She's here to chat with us about the family business. - Sh…

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Jan. 19, 2023

Verna's Flight Line 🍔 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 🦀 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 🍗 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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Oct. 22, 2022

Doug Fisher Tellin' PJ Ritter Co. Stories 🧑‍🏭

Welcome to a bonus episode with NJ Secretary of Agriculture, Jim Quinn.

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May 14, 2022

South Jersey Wineries pt20 🌱 Selling Wine

Welcome back to our chat with Todd Wuerker, owner of Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, in Rio Grande, NJ . Todd and his wife, Kenna, founded the vineyard in 1997 on family land in the Cape May Peninsula of South Jersey. We hope y...

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May 14, 2022

South Jersey Wineries pt19 🌱 Hospitality

Welcome to part-four in our podcast series with Todd Wuerker, owner of Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, in Rio Grande, NJ . Todd and his wife, Kenna, founded the vineyard in 1997 on family land in the Cape May Peninsula of South...

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April 10, 2022

Doug Fisher pt3 🍅 The Evolution of New Jersey Farms

Welcome back to the Bridgeton Beacon podcast, and part 3 in this series with NJ Secretary of Agriculture, Doug Fisher. From aquaculture to zucchini, clams to Christmas trees, 🌲 hops to horticulture, firewood to farm land pres...

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April 10, 2022

Doug Fisher pt2 🧑‍🌾 NJ Secretary of Agriculture

Welcome to part 2 in this series with NJ Secretary of Agriculture, Doug Fisher. From aquaculture to zucchini, clams to Christmas trees, 🌲 hops to horticulture, firewood to farm land preservation, nurseries to nectarines, the ...

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April 10, 2022

Doug Fisher pt1 🚜 NJ Department of Agriculture

From aquaculture to zucchini, clams to Christmas trees, 🌲 hops to horticulture, firewood to farm land preservation, nurseries to nectarines, the agricultural industry has been the backbone of the economy in Cumberland and Sal...

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Nov. 23, 2021

Kate Lairson pt2 - Holiday Catering

Meg continues the conversation with Kate Lairson. Learn more about Black Bird Local, a new farm to fork catering option for the discriminating South Jersey palette. Formerly the executive chef at the Red Eyed Crab in Port Nor...

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Nov. 23, 2021

Kate Lairson pt1 - Black Bird Local

Kate Lairson joins the Bridgeton Beacon Podcast to discuss Black Bird Local, a new farm to fork catering option for the discriminating South Jersey palette. Formerly the executive chef at the Red Eyed Crab in Port Norris, she...

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