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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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Mom, son from Jersey are in same unit in Iraq

May 12, 2008 4:41 am

A three-car accident on Route 22 in Green Brook injured four people and closed the highway in Somerset County for more than an hour yesterday, police said.

 

Derailment spurs brief evacuation

May 12, 2008 4:41 am

Some 100 Woodbridge residents were evacuated from their homes in the Port Reading section of the township yesterday after eight Conrail freight cars jumped the track and overturned, authorities said.

 

In Cape May, birds of a feather alight for yearly counting contest

May 12, 2008 4:40 am

The World Series of Birding challenges a birder's ability to find different species of birds, and appeals to birders' interest in finding people like themselves.

 

Like McGreeveys, lawyers a case study in contrasts

May 12, 2008 4:40 am

After a morning of negotiation in a difficult divorce case, the opposing lawyers -- John Post for the wife, Stephen Haller for the husband -- decided to take a stroll in the afternoon sunshine outside...

 

NARROW ESCAPE FROM BLAZE

May 12, 2008 4:40 am

A speedy escape, in some cases aided by firefighters, spared victims serious injuries after an intense fire destroyed two homes and damaged two others in Jersey City yesterday, fire officials said.

 

Airport security breach examined

May 12, 2008 4:40 am

A high-ranking federal security official at Newark Liberty International Airport has been disciplined for failing to report a significant security breach last month, government officials said.

 

Victim's sister said no to deal for ex-Net

May 12, 2008 4:40 am

Before moving forward with a reckless-manslaughter case against Jayson Williams, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office floated the idea of a plea deal to the victim's family, which would have sent ...

 

Elitism in government explains cynicism among governed

May 12, 2008 4:40 am

Clueless in New Brunswick? One former governor says he received calls from the chief justice (himself a former governor) asking, "When are you going to get the Legislature to act?"

 

Andrews usually walks the party line, with an occasional step toward the center

May 11, 2008 4:54 pm

WASHINGTON -- Rob Andrews arrived on Capitol Hill 18 years ago at a relatively young age and full of ambition, but has repeatedly found his path to higher office blocked by state political power broke...

 

Man shot in leg outside Newark eatery

May 11, 2008 4:40 am

A 24-year-old man was shot early yesterday morning in Newark, police said. Officers responded to the parking lot of the International House of Pancakes restaurant on Bergen Street about 4:15 a.m. wher...

 
 

Local News for Morris County, NJ

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May 11, 2008 5:38 am

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I guess I could drive 55, but we shouldn't have to

May 11, 2008 5:31 am

Slowing down on the highway will improve your gas mileage, which these days means a not-inconsequential savings.

 

Takeoff pattern changes 'throwing a wrench into the works' at Newark

May 11, 2008 5:00 am

A new takeoff pattern aimed at easing congestion at Newark Liberty International Airport has confused some pilots and led to several incidents in which planes turned in the wrong direction, according ...

 

Chance to help N.J. homeowners seen in bills

May 11, 2008 5:00 am

WASHINGTON -- Two House-passed measures aimed at defusing the nation's real-estate crisis would help New Jersey homeowners and the state's housing market stabilize, supporters say.

 

Cops, firefighters learning about autism

May 11, 2008 5:00 am

New Jersey lawmakers are considering whether to make autism awareness training mandatory for first responders.

 

State budget gap not as wide as expected

May 11, 2008 5:00 am

State lawmakers are expecting a bit of bad news this week as they work to avert proposed budget cuts to colleges, hospitals, parks and towns -- but not nearly as bad as some had feared.

 

Sending a letter will cost 1 cent more Mon.

May 11, 2008 5:00 am

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service.

 

North Jersey retail trend bucks national downturn

May 11, 2008 4:41 am

HACKENSACK (AP) -- While retailers are experiencing a slump across the country, the climate in northern New Jersey is looking more favorable.

 
 

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Berryman's Branch Hometown America   NJ

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

 

The Residences at Livingston Town Center   NJ

Carillon at Livingston Town Center was designed with your lifestyle in mind. Elegant, maintenance-free living in three distinctive lifestyles.