South Jersey Podcast Episodes

Your South Jersey Podcast at the Bridgeton Beacon! Join us for South Jersey history, art, and culture.
June 23, 2024

Smith and Jackson Military Antiques

Smith & Jackson Military Antiques and Firearms is a shop located at the Millville Executive Airport in Millville, New Jersey.
June 20, 2024

Summer In Ocean City NJ

Welcome to our OCNJ Summer 2024 chat with Gretchen from BeachBucketLunch.com
April 2, 2024

Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center 2024

In this conversation, Taral Thompson, Marketing Manager for Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, discusses the history, offerings, and upcoming events at WheatonArts.
March 12, 2024

Bridgeton NJ Public Library Youth Programs with Adaria Armstrong

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.
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Jan. 25, 2024

Gallery 50 an Artists Oasis in Bridgeton

Welcome to the Bridgeton Beacon. Today we're delighted to join Sharon Kiefer, the curator and director of Gallery 50, in Bridgeton. 🌿
Jan. 16, 2024

History and Culture in Cumberland County

Most people don't know that Cumberland County was twice named as one of the best places to live in New Jersey by Money Magazine. Because of its affordable lifestyle, low cost of home ownership, and ease of commuting distance to world-class entertainment, as well as its excellent art, cultural, historical, and recreation events.
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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.
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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Oct. 12, 2023

Cemetery John: The Undiscovered Mastermind Behind the Lindbergh Kidnapping

Let's explore a dark chapter in the history of New Jersey and justice. We welcome author Robert Zorn to discuss his book "Cemetery John : The undiscovered mastermind of the Lindbergh Kidnapping"
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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 20, 2023

Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Stanzione

🌿 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
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June 11, 2023

Bridgeton Business Expo and Sidewalk Sale

🌿 We are joined by Minerva Alvarado, Bridgeton Chamber of Commerce Second VP & Chair of the Hispanic Business Committee. Join us on Thursday, June 15th, from 11am to 6pm, for the Business Expo & Sidewalk Sale. PRESENTED BY: Bridgeton Area Chamber, Bridgeton Rotary Club, Bridgeton Main Street, City of Bridgeton https://CumberlandGrows.com/bridgetonsidewalk FB: https://www.facebook.com/bridgetonbeacon Episode Page: https://BridgetonBeacon.com/sidewalk-sale-2023 Music credits: License as defined...
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May 7, 2023

G & M Nursery in Bridgeton NJ

🌿 Join us for a walkthrough at G & M Nursery on Shiloh Pike. Greg Willis discusses the family business and the seasonal offerings for landscaping. 1135 Shiloh Pike Bridgeton, NJ 08302 Check out G & M on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GMNursery2011/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/bridgetonbeacon Brought to you, in part, by the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce & Cumberland Grows at https://cumberlandgrows.com and on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cumberlandgrows1661 Music credits: License a...
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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. - She recommends the jerk chicken, curry chicken, and goat as the best items on the menu. Her grandma is a major part of the operation and always there cooking.
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Feb. 14, 2023

Glasstown Brewing 🍺 9th Anniversary IPA

Welcome back for this conversation with the owner of Glasstown Brewing, Paul Simmons. 🍺 He joins Tom to chat about their 9th Anniversary IPA, Jersey #beer, and fancy hops. Episode Page: https://bridgetonbeacon.com/glasstown-brewing-9th-anniversary The Bridgeton Beacon is brought to you by the Law Offices of Meg McCormick Hoerner, at https://HoernerLaw.com Niche Podcast Network: https://NichePodcastPodcast.com Law Firm Podcasts: https://LawFirmPodcasts.com
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Jan. 29, 2023

A Whiskey Array pt1 🛌 Catherine Hardy

In this episode, Meg sits down with Bridgeton-native Catherine Hardy. Catherine owns and operates two historic rental properties, collectively know as A Whiskey Array. Meg and Catherine also chat about the importance among collaboration among locally owned and operated businesses. The Bridgeton Beacon is brought to you by the Law Offices of Meg McCormick Hoerner, at https://HoernerLaw.com Niche Podcast Network: https://nichepodcast.net Law Firm Podcasts: https://LawFirmPodcasts.com
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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 & Wild Workshop. 🎧 Mark is also the proprietor of Chance's General Store in Newport, NJ. Heart health led Mark to experiment with low sodium seasoning, and he hit a home run. Visit and order Wet & Wild Workshop here: FB Orders: https://www.facebook.com/wetandwildworkshop/ ...
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Nov. 28, 2022

Melissa Helmbrecht 🍞 Hopeloft in Bridgeton

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:...
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Nov. 27, 2022

Seabrook At War 🥬

Welcome to back to the Bridgeton Beacon for "Seabrook at War", a historical narration by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. We'd like to thank the NJ Historical Commission for usage rights. This production tells the story of Seabrook Family and the namesake Farm in Cumberland County, New Jersey, during World War II. The Bridgeton Beacon is brought to you by the Law Offices of Meg McCormick Hoerner, at https://HoernerLaw.com Niche Podcast Network: https://nichepodcast.net Law Firm Podcasts: https://LawFirmPo...