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Albert J. Countryman Jr.

Articles by Albert J. Countryman Jr.

Racing for eggs

About 60,000 years ago in Africa, human beings began to engrave and decorate ostrich eggs as an ancient symbol of new life. Some 55 millennia later, decorated eggs, and representations…

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‘Movers, shakers and history makers’

A 1964 graduate of Deptford High School who lived in Pitman and Woodbury Gardens as a youngster, Patti Smith burst onto the punk rock scene in the 1970s, performing at…

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‘Well-rounded leaders’

Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) continues to grow by leaps and bounds, partnering with United Way of Gloucester County and the county board of commissioners to sponsor a leadership…

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‘Many of our veterans are suffering in silence’

War can haunt many soldiers long after they come home – loud sounds, nightmares and the grief of friends lost in the battle. Those experiences and feelings can lead to…

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‘This is our passion’

Tea was the preferred beverage of Colonists in the Americas, more so than coffee. England’s decision to tax led to the famous Boston Tea Party on Dec. 16, 1773 –…

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‘Get outside and play’

On a sunny St. Patrick’s Day afternoon, more than 200 residents gathered to honor the late basketball legend Tom Lynch, who helped teach the fundamentals of the game to generations…

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‘We have to continue the conversation’

Living in seedy motel rooms along the Black Horse Pike and walking the streets of Atlantic City after nightfall are young victims of human trafficking forced by captors to prostitute…

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Ten to 100: Pickleball is big, and open to all ages

Officials in a number of South Jersey municipalities have caught onto the pickleball craze, approving funds to build courts at local parks so residents can enjoy the fast-paced game. The…

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Students have their say with art

Young artists had opportunities to display their creative work and talk to patrons during a Meet the Artists open house at the Museum of American History in Deptford on March…

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Pirates come up short in title game

As the final seconds ticked away, the looks on the faces of the Cinnaminson High School girls’ basketball players were sad and dejected. A winning season was ending for the…

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