The Bridgeton Beacon

Oberlin Smith was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March. 22, 1840 to George R. and Salome (Kemp) Smith. Both his parents were natives of England, and his father was a leader in the early anti-slavery work...

20 Tammi 20228min

Harris was a graduate of the United States Military Academy, but instead of a career in the military, he chose to study law. After the breakout of the American Civil War, he joined the Union Army and...

24 Marras 20211min

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 ...

23 Marras 202110min

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...

23 Marras 20218min

🧵 James Galanos ([gulAn´Os]) was an American fashion designer, couturier and photographer. He was born 20 September 1924 in a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Galanos graduated from Bridgeton High School...

30 Syys 20218min

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 ...

14 Elo 202136min

🧑🏼‍🌾 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 & Memo...

13 Elo 20211min

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 th...

17 Heinä 202129min