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.

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,...

Centuries of American history at Stokelan

Stokelan Estate is one of the township’s historic properties.  It dates back to 1691, well before the Revolutionary War, when its 400 acres of land...

‘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...

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...

‘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...

Call of the frogs

The science team at the Pinelands Commission wrapped its annual frog and toad call monitoring season in late June, according to its June monthly...