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New Jersey is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States of America. The state is named after the island of Jersey in the English Channel. It is bordered on the north by New York, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the southwest by Delaware, and on the west by Pennsylvania. Parts of New Jersey lie within the metropolitan areas of New York and Philadelphia.
Inhabited by Native Americans for more than 2,800 years, the first European settlements in the area were established by the Swedes and Dutch in the early 1600s. The British later seized control of the region, which was granted to Sir George Carteret and John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton as the colony of New Jersey. New Jersey was an important site during the American Revolutionary War; several decisive battles were fought there. The winter quarters of the revolutionary army were established twice by George Washington in Morristown, which was called the military capital of the revolution. The New Jersey Journal, a newspaper published by Shepard Kollock, who established his press in Chatham during 1779, became a catalyst in the revolution. News of events came directly to Kollock from Washington's headquarters in nearby Morristown, which he published to boost the morale of the troops and their families, and he conducted lively debates about the efforts for independence with those who opposed and supported the cause he championed. Later, working-class cities such as Paterson and Trenton helped to drive the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century. New Jersey's position at the center of the BosWash megalopolis, between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., fueled its rapid growth through the suburban boom of the 1950s and beyond.

 

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Man shot in neck in Newark's South Ward

Mar 11, 2010 5:47 am

NEWARK - An unidentified man is expected to survive after being shot in the neck late last night in the city's South Ward, police said. The victim was shot at least once in the neck at 11:49 p.m. in t...

 

Winning numbers for $170M Powerball lottery drawing

Mar 11, 2010 4:02 am

The Star-LedgerThe Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $114 million for tonight's drawing. The winning numbers for tonight's $170M Powerball drawing are 17, 21, 37, 41, 50. The Powerball is 1 and...

 

Number of homeless doubles in Morris County

Mar 11, 2010 2:32 am

Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerFile photo of people attending the Morris County's health association's Project Homeless Connect day in 2009, in Morristown. The annual event provides resources and sup...

 

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie plans privatization of up to 2,000 state jobs amid budget deficit

Mar 11, 2010 2:17 am

GOP governor is also considering invoking Disaster Control Act to suspend Civil Service rules to more easily lay off higher paid workers

 

N.J. public entities spent more than $2M to lobby state government in past year

Mar 11, 2010 1:32 am

Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerLobbyists crowd the hallway joining the Assembly and Senate Chambers at the Statehouse in Trenton in this 2008 file photo. TRENTON -- From small-town school boards to large...

 

N.J. Democratic special interest groups spent nearly $4M attacking Chris Christie during governor's race

Mar 11, 2010 12:47 am

Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerRepublican Chris Christie, independent Chris Daggett and Democrat Jon Corzine prepare to face off in the first gubernatorial debate in 2009 NJN Studios in Trenton. Reports ...

 

Newark council candidate asks for review of demolition contract with FBI informant

Mar 11, 2010 12:32 am

JOE EPSTEIN/THE STAR-LEDGERFormer Newark Deputy Mayor Ronald Salahuddin in a 2007 photo. NEWARK -- A city council candidate is asking Newark City Hall to review the demolition contract for Douglass-Ha...

 

Morris County officials prioritize bus routes to be spared from NJ Transit budget cuts

Mar 11, 2010 12:17 am

Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerA Morris Metro bus parked on Speedwell Avenue in Morristown in this 2000 file photo. All but the most frequently used route in the 25-year-old county bus system would b...

 

Perth Amboy employee gets probation for stealing city funds in Vas probe

Mar 10, 2010 11:17 pm

Christopher Barth/The Star-LedgerFormer part-time Perth Amboy official Ana Pastrana during her court appearance in 2008. She is one of three people tied to Mayor Joseph Vas corruption trial.PERTH AMBO...

 

Your comments: Police bust $10M 6-home marijuana-growing scheme in Middlesex and Monmouth

Mar 10, 2010 10:32 pm

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Local News for Morris County, NJ

Bridal Expo connects happy to-be's with latest trends

Mar 10, 2010 5:43 am

Long Valley bride-to-be Lynsey Russo stood gazing in front of the two strapless wedding dresses, the bodices covered in Swarovski crystals sewn on with gold thread.

 

Authorities probe threats written on Morristown High School wall

Mar 10, 2010 4:06 am

The Morris County Prosecutor's Office and town police are investigating several threats that were scrawled inside a bathroom at Morristown High School.

 

Irish roots run deep in Morris

Mar 10, 2010 3:37 am

From colonial times through today, Morris County has been home to a large and vibrant population of the Irish, with those of Celtic heritage being among the largest ancestry groups in the county throu...

 

NJ wildlife council votes in favor of bear hunt

Mar 10, 2010 3:36 am

The state Fish and Game Council on Tuesday approved 7-0 a black bear management policy that includes a six-day hunt starting Dec. 6. Hunting would be limited to land north of Route 78 and west of 287,...

 

Sparta school bus gets into accident, several kids hurt

Mar 10, 2010 12:33 am

Several Sparta elementary school students were hurt in a bus accident Tuesday morning after the driver struck a vehicle while turning into the Alpine School parking lot.

 

Mount Olive police chief: Teen clocked at 104 mph shouldn't have driven home

Mar 10, 2010 12:33 am

Mount Olive Police Chief Mark Spitzer said his officers will receive more training on the state's Graduated Driver License laws after a 17-year-old Newton girl pulled over while driving 104 mph with a...

 

Mount Olive clerk certifies volunteer EMS petition

Mar 10, 2010 12:31 am

Township clerk Lisa Lashway has certified a petition that could lead to a ballot initiative asking voters if they want Mount Olive to contract emergency medical services with the Budd Lake and Flander...

 

Morristown alumni group sees big turnout for first 'Night Out'

Mar 10, 2010 12:30 am

At the first Morristown High School Alumni Association Night Out, held on Saturday, organizers signed up more than 100 new members and helped reconnect former classmates.

 
 

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Shenandoah Village Hometown America   NJ

Nestled among the Jersey pines is a unique community for adults 55 and over—Shenandoah Village. We’ve got many fine amenities to make life at Shenandoah Village convenient and comfortable. You might join neighbors and friends in the community clubhous

 

Berryman's Branch Hometown America   NJ

Welcome to Berryman's Branch! Our cozy, well-maintained community nestled among the pines of East Vineland ...

 

Pine Ridge at Crestwood Hometown America   NJ

Pine Ridge at Crestwood is an established, age-qualified community that offers affordable luxury around every turn. Featuring two active clubhouses, weekly social activities, and a variety of well-appointed community amenities Ridge at Crestwood has somet