ALBERT J. COUNTRYMAN Jr.

Albert Countryman Jr. joined the Donnelly.Media team in 2019 after owning the Gloucester City News for 17 years. Albert's history and connection to the places he covers allow him to connect with people and groups worth celebrating in our communities. His favorite pieces to share involve people who have overcome great odds to achieve success, high school teams winning state championships, and volunteers working at food pantries or other charitable organizations. Albert can be reached at acountryman@donnelly.media for stories pertaining to Cinnaminson, Delran, Gloucester City and Palmyra.

‘I’m really happy’

During his two tours of service during the Vietnam War, U.S Navy Seabee Chris Shafer and his unit erected bridges, pontoons and buildings inspired...

‘This is a great collaboration’

For six years, the towns of Palmyra, Riverton and Cinnaminson have together celebrated Juneteenth – when the last of enslaved African American people in...

‘We’re really excited’

This twin home in Cinnaminson is one of six provided for families by Habitat for Humanity of South Central Jersey.

‘History isn’t always rosy’

Albert J. Countryman Jr./The Sun Preserving Black Haddonfield History project co-founder, acting administrator and executive producer of “Preserve: Narratives from Historic Haddonfield’s African American Community” C. Adrienne Rhodes (center) presented its scholarship awards to Molly Patton (left) and Moriah McMillan on June 14.

‘You are always a Brave’

Parents, family and friends packed the Williamstown High School football field bleachers on a hot and sunny June 19 to congratulate and celebrate the...

Dunk tank helps raise Project Graduation funds

Despite cloudy skies and a short downpour, the sun came out again for thousands of people at the annual Williamstown music festival on the...