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.

All aboard with history

Long before trains revolutionized the transport of goods and people in the 19th century, Roman Empire engineers had designed a paved railway system for...

‘How do I pay for this?’

When a person becomes the first student in their family to attend a college, the experience can be a daunting and financial challenge. But for...

A ‘best town’ whose officials are thinking outside the box

Palmyra is on the move forward to the delight of Mayor Gina Ragomo Tait and Township Administrator John Gural Jr., especially after the borough...

World War II centenarians honored at annual vet’s luncheon

The Burlington Lodge No. 32 Free and Accepted Masons banquet room was packed with 150 veterans and numerous other guests as master of ceremonies...

‘Are you in the hospital?’

Stories of ghosts and spirits have traumatized human beings from the time of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. They continued with the writings...

‘You deserve our gratitude and respect’

Nearly 200 people, including veterans from All-American Assisted Living in Washington Township, crammed the Rowan College of South Jersey gymnasium in Deptford on...