In this conversation, Gary Fischer, the recipient of the 2024 Community Hero Award, shares his journey from a player to the director of the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament. He reflects on his extensive baseball career, the significance of the tournament in the community, and the challenges faced in revitalizing the event.…
In this conversation, Gary Fischer, the recipient of the 2024 Community Hero Award, shares his journey from a player to the director of the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament. He reflects on his extensive baseball career, the significance of the tournament in the community, and the challenges faced in revitalizing the event.…
In this conversation, Gary Fischer, the recipient of the 2024 Community Hero Award, shares his journey from a player to the director of the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament. He reflects on his extensive baseball career, the significance of the tournament in the community, and the challenges faced in revitalizing the event.…
In late 2024 Meg McCormick Hoerner interviewed the recipients of the BACC Hometown Hero awards so we could produce a short compilation of the winners. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPZF7JQbakY) This is the first of the series to be released in it's full form, with local Beacon, Gary Fischer.
In late 2024 Meg McCormick Hoerner interviewed the recipients of the BACC Hometown Hero awards so we could produce a short compilation of the winners. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPZF7JQbakY) This is the first of the series to be released in it's full form, with local Beacon, Gary Fischer.
In late 2024 Meg McCormick Hoerner interviewed the recipients of the BACC Hometown Hero awards so we could produce a short compilation of the winners. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPZF7JQbakY) This is the first of the series to be released in it's full form, with local Beacon, Gary Fischer.
In late 2024 Meg McCormick Hoerner interviewed the recipients of the BACC Hometown Hero awards so we could produce a short compilation of the winners. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPZF7JQbakY) This is the first of the series to be released in it's full form, with local Beacon, Gary Fischer.
In late 2024 Meg McCormick Hoerner interviewed the recipients of the BACC Hometown Hero awards so we could produce a short compilation of the winners. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPZF7JQbakY) This is the first of the series to be released in it's full form, with local Beacon, Gary Fischer.
In this conversation, Tom the Producer reports to Beacon founder, Meg McCormick Hoerner on adding various fundraising initiatives to the website of the Bridgeton Beacon. They discuss local media, working with Bridgeton youth, and a new project called "Memory Podcasts", which allows you to sponsor the recording session for a…
In this conversation, Meg McCormick Hoerner is joined by Ms. Nina Young, a recipient of the Community Hero Award, about her journey from a 30-year career in advertising to becoming an advocate for education and community service. They discuss her impactful work in various community programs, including initiatives to support…
This conversation explores the significant decline of local media, particularly in low-income areas, and its impact on community engagement and democracy. Edie Horner discusses the challenges faced by local news outlets and highlights the efforts of the Bridgton Beacon, a nonprofit media platform aimed at revitalizing local journalism. The discussion…
In this conversation, Gary Fischer, the recipient of the 2024 Community Hero Award, shares his journey from a player to the director of the Bridgeton Invitational Tournament. He reflects on his extensive baseball career, the significance of the tournament in the community, and the challenges faced in revitalizing the event.…
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The conversation focuses on the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, highlighting its mission to support local artists and engage the community through various art programs and exhibits. Diane Rogers, the executive director, discusses the center's history, its role in promoting the arts in Cumberland County, and the importance of…
This conversation explores the significant decline of local media, particularly in low-income areas, and its impact on community engagement and democracy. Edie Horner discusses the challenges faced by local news outlets and highlights the efforts of the Bridgton Beacon, a nonprofit media platform aimed at revitalizing local journalism. The discussion…
This conversation explores the significant decline of local media, particularly in low-income areas, and its impact on community engagement and democracy. Edie Horner discusses the challenges faced by local news outlets and highlights the efforts of the Bridgton Beacon, a nonprofit media platform aimed at revitalizing local journalism. The discussion…
The conversation focuses on the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, highlighting its mission to support local artists and engage the community through various art programs and exhibits. Diane Rogers, the executive director, discusses the center's history, its role in promoting the arts in Cumberland County, and the importance of…
The Bridgeton Beacon welcomes Newell Thompson for a conversation that explores the New Jersey #Agricultural Society and its initiatives, particularly the Farmers Against Hunger program. Thompson discusses the history, mission, and impact of the organization, emphasizing the importance of education, community engagement, and local food systems. The discussion also highlights…
The Bridgeton Beacon welcomes Newell Thompson for a conversation that explores the New Jersey #Agricultural Society and its initiatives, particularly the Farmers Against Hunger program. Thompson discusses the history, mission, and impact of the organization, emphasizing the importance of education, community engagement, and local food systems. The discussion also highlights…
The Bridgeton Beacon welcomes Newell Thompson for a conversation that explores the New Jersey #Agricultural Society and its initiatives, particularly the Farmers Against Hunger program. Thompson discusses the history, mission, and impact of the organization, emphasizing the importance of education, community engagement, and local food systems. The discussion also highlights…
The Bridgeton Beacon welcomes Newell Thompson for a conversation that explores the New Jersey #Agricultural Society and its initiatives, particularly the Farmers Against Hunger program. Thompson discusses the history, mission, and impact of the organization, emphasizing the importance of education, community engagement, and local food systems. The discussion also highlights…
The Bridgeton Beacon welcomes Newell Thompson for a conversation that explores the New Jersey #Agricultural Society and its initiatives, particularly the Farmers Against Hunger program. Thompson discusses the history, mission, and impact of the organization, emphasizing the importance of education, community engagement, and local food systems. The discussion also highlights…
