The Bridgeton Beacon

Elias P. Seeley was named to serve as governor after Samuel L. Southard stepped down from office to take a seat in the United States Senate. Seeley represented Cumberland County in the New Jersey Legi...

6 Mai 20211min

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 destinat...

13 Apr 20212min

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 ...

30 Mar 202143min

Bridgeton (formerly Bridge Town) 🌉 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 th...

29 Mar 202150s

For residents and visitors alike, the 1,100 acre Bridgeton City Park is its own destination; featuring everything from walking trails and picnic areas to playing fields, basketball courts, and a new 7...

26 Mar 202137s

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 ...

25 Mar 202148s

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 an...

17 Mar 20212min

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 kn...

16 Mar 202150min