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.

Memory and magic: Interactive “magic table” helps dementia patients 

According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than seven million Americans live with the disease, and that number is expected to rise to about 13...

The sand and water that shape the Pinelands

Joel Mott, the principal public programs specialist with the New Jersey Pinelands Commission, gave an introductory presentation on the history, ecology and functionality of...

New playground welcomes all kids

There is a new playground at Washington Lake Park. And this one was made with all kids in mind. On the evening of September...

‘A grateful nation should never forget the fallen’

Members of the Williamstown community came together to honor the nation’s thousands of military personnel who never returned from war.  National POW/MIA (Prisoner of War...

WHS drama club opens school year with ‘Steel Magnolias’

The Williamstown High School Drama Club's first production of the the 2026-27 school year opened with a heartfelt display of womanhood – and all...

‘An ounce of prevention goes a long way’

The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office hosted a series of educational presentations on elder fraud and scam prevention last month. On September 17, the office...