EMILY MELVIN

Emily joined Donnelly.Media as a freelancer, before becoming an Associate Editor in 2026. Her writing is unique because she desires to share stories about the people who make their communities brighter by bringing others together. You will find her pieces in our newspaper and magazine publications. For stories focused on Mullica Hill, Washington Twp., or Williamstown, you can reach her at emelvin@donnelly.media or on Instagram @edited.by.em.

Needle, thread and new friends

Looking for something to do? Consider free weeknight crafting.  Every week, the social craft group Closeknit Club meets in the evening at various establishments across...

Wine, culture and community: ‘You always learn something new’

Class was back in session at the Bok Building. But this time, the old South Philly high school ditched the teens and welcomed a...

Library blood drive comes during serious shortage

The American Red Cross is coming back to the Pinelands library.  A blood drive will be set up in the multi-purpose room of the library,...

‘Liberty and justice for all’ includes LGBTQ+ community 

The 100-degree heat did not stop nearly 1,300 people from attending the first annual Medford Pride Festival on the evening of July 15.  The inaugural...

‘The more kids we affect, the better’

The Medford police department hosted its annual Junior Police Academy last month, graduating 38 recruits from Class No. 9 on the fifth and final...

History lessons at the town’s oldest buildings

Every summer and fall, the Medford Historical Society hosts open houses at Kirby’s Mill and the Cross Keys Schoolhouse, two of the town’s oldest...