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February 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/glasstow...

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January 29, 2023

A Whiskey Array pt2 πŸ›Œ Catherine Hardy

Welcome to part-two in this conversation with Bridgeton-native Catherine Hardy. Catherine owns and operates two historic rental properties, collectively known as A Whiskey Array . Meg and Catherine also chat about the importa...

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January 29, 2023

A Whiskey Array pt1 πŸ›Œ 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 ...

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January 19, 2023

Verna's Flight Line πŸ” Millville Airport

Verna's Flight Line is a hometown favorite at Millville Airport. Verna Herman, the proprietor, serves up delicious breakfast, lunch, and catering options for her neighbors and friends. Stop by for a quick bite or book Verna's...

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January 07, 2023

Pea Crabs in Your Oysters πŸ¦€ How About That

This is another conversation with local seasoning entrepreneur Mark Harris, of Wet & Wild Workshop Seasoning. 🐟

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November 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-l...

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October 22, 2022

Doug Fisher Tellin' PJ Ritter Co. Stories πŸ§‘β€πŸ­

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

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April 13, 2021

Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton NJ πŸ¦™

The Cohanzick Zoo opened its gates as New Jersey’s first zoo in 1934. Home to nearly 100 animals representing more than 45 different species from around the world, the zoo has been a regional destination attraction for genera...

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March 29, 2021

How Bridgeton NJ Got It's Name πŸ–ŠοΈ

Bridgeton (formerly Bridge Town) πŸŒ‰ straddles the tidal Cohansey River and is located near the center of the Delaware Bay lowlands. It derives its name from the original movable bridge that offered the option of regular overla...

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March 25, 2021

Splash Water Park 🌊 in Bridgeton NJ

June 1, 2013, Mayor Kelly cut the ribbon on this zero-depth water venue to mark the official start to the summer season in Bridgeton. The official opening of the splash pad marked a bold new addition to the City Park and it h...

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March 17, 2021

Bridgeton NJ πŸ—‘οΈ Clean Communities Program

The Clean Communities Program was created in 1986 with funding from taxes levied on the sale of litter generating products. In 2002, the Clean Communities Fund was reauthorized. Twenty-one counties and five hundred fifty-nine...

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March 15, 2021

Greater Bridgeton NJ Amish Market🚜🌾

πŸ§‘πŸΌβ€πŸŒΎ The Greater Bridgeton Amish Market came to Hopewell Township in June of 2012, and has been serving the community with a variety of Lancaster County, Amish Vendors. The theme of "Meals & Memories, Made Here" comes from th...

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