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The Bridgeton Beacon

Bridgeton NJ History Episodes

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 â€Ļ

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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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Oct. 12, 2023

Cemetery John: The Undiscovered Mastermind Behind the Lindbergh Kidnaâ€Ļ

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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Nov. 27, 2022

Seabrook At War đŸĨŦ

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 ...

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Nov. 3, 2022

About Paul Hunsberger 🎙ī¸

Welcome back to the Bridgeton Beacon. Meg is joined by Dan Hunsberger, son of local broadcast legend, Paul Hunsberger. It was a voice that was familiar to many in the South Jersey area. For years, Paul Hunsberger hosted “Off ...

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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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Aug. 26, 2022

pt4 🛩ī¸ Judge Lise Pearlman Author of Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect No 1

Beacon Bonus Content: Welcome to part IV in this Lindbergh Kidnapping podcast series. Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙ī¸ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on NJ...

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Aug. 21, 2022

pt3 🛩ī¸ Judge Lise Pearlman Author of Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect No 1

Beacon Bonus Content: Welcome to part III in this Lindbergh Kidnapping podcast series. Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and best-selling author. 🎙ī¸ She joins host Meg McCormick Hoerner on N...

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Aug. 21, 2022

Lindbergh Kidnapping pt2 🛩ī¸ with Robert Zorn Author of Cemetery John

Bridgeton Beacon Podcast Bonus: Meg welcomes author Robert Zorn to your favorite NJ law podcast to delve into his family perspective on the historic case. They discuss his book 🛩ī¸ Cemetery John and The Undiscovered Mastermin...

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Aug. 21, 2022

Lindbergh Kidnapping pt1 🛩ī¸ with Robert Zorn Author of Cemetery John

Bridgeton Beacon Podcast Bonus: Meg welcomes author Robert Zorn to your favorite NJ law podcast to delve into his family perspective on the historic case. They discuss his book 🛩ī¸ Cemetery John and The Undiscovered Mastermin...

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April 19, 2022

South Jersey Wineries pt11 🍾 Tomasello Winery in Hammonton

đŸŒŋ This is the first in a series of episodes with Jack Tomasello, of Tomasello Winery in Hammonton. Founded immediately upon the repeal of prohibition, Tomasello Winery is on it's fourth generation of vintners and has nine out...

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April 14, 2022

South Jersey Wineries pt8 🍷 Terra Nonno Vineyard and Winery

This is the first in a series of episodes with Adamo Natale Pipitone, the founder of Terra Nonno Vineyard & Winery in South Jersey . Adamo and his son launched Terra Nonno to honor the family's multi-generational love of wine...

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April 10, 2022

The History of Overdevest Nurseries đŸŒŗ Growing Trust

Meg continues her series on the agricultural industry in the Bridgeton and Cumberland County area by speaking with David Wilson, Director of Marketing for Overdevest Nurseries, LP. Since 1952, when the nursery was founded by ...

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