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.

Dr. Clarence Jones enthralls audience with Civil Rights movement stories

Albert J. Countryman Jr./Gloucester City News Civil Rights leader Dr. Clarence B. Jones, who co-wrote the famous “I Have a Dream” speech delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963, discusses his life with nearly 200 people on Wednesday, Sept. 13, in the Dennis Flyer Theater at Camden County College.

Formerly incarcerated welcome at Reentry Job, Resource Fair Sept. 15

By ALBERT J. COUNTRYMAN Jr. Gloucester City News People looking to get back into the working world are encouraged to attend the Gloucester County Reentry Job...

Gloucester City schools among best in South Jersey

ALBERT J. COUNTRYMAN Jr. Gloucester City News In the midst of a five-day heatwave, Gloucester City students have returned to their classrooms with the knowledge that...

Gloucester City Youth Soccer League kicks off Sept. 10

The goalie is the last line of defense in a soccer match, facing breakaways, corner kicks and penalty shots at crucial moments. On a warm...

High School football season begins Friday, Aug. 25

Gloucester City will travel to Schalick for 7 p.m. game By ALBERT J. COUNTRYMAN Jr. Gloucester City News On Friday night, Aug. 25, the Gloucester City High...

Brooklawn Legion brings back Family Picnic tradition

By ALBERT J. COUNTRYMAN Jr. Gloucester City News On a beautiful summer day on Saturday, Aug. 19, Brooklawn American Legion Post 72 members hosted the first...