WheatonArts 2024 Season Kickoff

Season 4

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.

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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 …

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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. 🌿

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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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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 Kidna…

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 …

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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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July 20, 2023

Jonathan Cummings on Community in Bridgeton

🌿 We are joined by Jonathan Cummings of the local non-profit, Revive South Jersey. https://revivesj.org Sponsors: https://SelfieBackgroundCheck.com https://CumberlandGrows.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/bridgetonbeacon Nich...

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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.facebo...

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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: B...

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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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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....

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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 16, 2023

Bucks for Butch Wescott 🏍️ at Smith & Jackson

Please joins the friends and neighbors of Butch Wescott for a fundraising event at Smith & Jackson, in Millville . 🛩️ (At the airport)Link to fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hcwmfg-help-butch-beat-cancer April 22nd - 2...

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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 …

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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/glasstow...

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Jan. 29, 2023

A Whiskey Array pt2 🛌 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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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 ...

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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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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-l...

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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 ...

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