March 26, 2022
Welcome to part III in this series with Bob Woodruff, of Bridgeton, NJ. For over 150 years, five generations of the Woodruff family have serviced the South Jersey community’s fuel needs. In this three-part series, Bob Woodru...
Interviews History PeopleMarch 26, 2022
For over 150 years, five generations of the Woodruff family have serviced the South Jersey community’s fuel needs. In this three-part series, Bob Woodruff Sr. shares with Meg the history of the Woodruff family and the Woodr...
Interviews History PeopleMarch 25, 2022
For over 150 years, five generations of the Woodruff family have serviced the South Jersey community’s fuel needs. In this three-part series, Bob Woodruff Sr. shares with Meg the history of the Woodruff family and the Woodr...
Interviews History PeopleFebruary 23, 2022
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 Bi...
Interviews Community BeaconsFebruary 23, 2022
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 Bill...
Interviews Community BeaconsNovember 23, 2021
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...
Interviews FoodNovember 23, 2021
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...
Interviews Agriculture FoodAugust 14, 2021
In this episode, Meg and Paul J. Ritter III discuss the history of the PJ Ritter Company and Cumberland Mutual in the context of why “embracing opportunity” has always been - and always will be - the key to turning a business into a thriving industry in Bridgeton. Topics include:  PJ Ritter Co. - Cumberland Mutual Insurance - Lester Brown - Owens Illinois - Sea Brook Brothers & Sons - Jersey Tomato - Catsup - Paul Hunsberger
Interviews HistoryJuly 17, 2021
The 53rd annual Bridgeton Invitiational Baseball Tournament just wrapped up its Spring Classic last month at the iconic Alden Field. The legacy and impact of the BIBT is indispensable - not just to the history of Bridgeton - ...
Interviews Sports ParksJune 18, 2021
In this episode, Meg and local rehabber Austin Headrick test out the new Bridgeton Beacon podcast studio and brainstorm with friends about potential future guests. What Austin didn’t share, is that he is exceedingly generous ...
InterviewsJune 14, 2021
Retired reporter and educator Dave Price describes his approach to teaching and communication and why he believes Bridgeton is filled with real-life "Batmans" and other Super Helping Heroes. Topics include: John Fuqua - Bridg...
InterviewsMay 28, 2021
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.
Interviews Community BeaconsMarch 30, 2021
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 pla...
Interviews Community BeaconsMarch 16, 2021
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...
Interviews Community Beacons