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.

Rain can’t dampen spirits at annual HollyDELL 5K

A wet and stormy day did not stop nearly 500 people from participating in a morning race. On the morning of September 13, HollyDELL...

‘Why don’t I just do it myself?’

Growing up, soccer was a passion and pastime for now senior student Shielle Burks, and she was prepared to play during her time at...

Making room for what matters

“Measure your life in love,” a famous lyric from the song “Seasons of Love” in Jonathan Larson’s musical “Rent,” is a line Ana Catarrivas,...

Scarecrows line Main Street for annual contest

This fall season marks the eighth annual Scarecrow on Main contest in Monroe Township. Since September 20, the light posts down Main Street have...

Local novelist dives into Cape May’s Prohibition era

The Jersey Shore is more than the beach days we know and love today. Back in the early 1900s, Cape May — the state's...

District addresses parent concerns following ‘secure’ status at four schools

On September 24 at approximately 1:20 p.m., Monroe Township Public Schools placed four of its schools in a "secure" status, which restricted any entry...