Encyclopedia - Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey - Demographics
Main article: Demographics of Jersey The Island plays host to large amount of non-Jersey born people; roughly 50% of the population are n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey - Politics
Main article: Politics of Jersey Jersey's legislature is the States of Jersey. It includes 53 elected members - 12 senators (elected for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Politics Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Politics Of Jersey - States Of Jersey
The legislative power of the Bailiwick rests with the Assembly of the States, of which the Bailiff is the President, or presiding officer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey - Economy
Main article: Economy of Jersey Jersey's economy is based on financial services, tourism, internet trade and agriculture. Financial servi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Jersey: Encyclopedia - Culture Of Jersey
The culture of Jersey is the culture of the Bailiwick of Jersey. This has been shaped by Jersey's indigenous Norman language and traditio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - College Of New Jersey: Encyclopedia - College Of New Jersey
College of New Jersey. one of the earlier names for Princeton University Trenton State College is now known as The College of New Jerse...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington New Jersey: Encyclopedia - Burlington New Jersey
See also: Burlington Township, New Jersey Burlington is a City located in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Cen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cranford New Jersey: Encyclopedia - Cranford New Jersey
Cranford is a Township located in Union County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 2...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Camden New Jersey: Encyclopedia - Camden New Jersey
The City of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey in the United States. It is located just across the Delaware River fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alpha New Jersey: Encyclopedia - Alpha New Jersey
Alpha is a Borough located in Warren County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 2,482...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vineland New Jersey: Encyclopedia - Vineland New Jersey
Vineland is a city located in Cumberland County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 56,2...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey Pound: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey Pound - Jersey Coinage
Jersey coinage portrays the Queen's profile on the obverse, with the following designs on the reverse: 1p Le Hocq Tower (coastal defence...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - Education
Jersey City is home to the New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Saint Peter's College, both of which are located in the city's West Side...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - Transportation
Jersey City is served by a number of highways including the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 78, U.S. Highways 1 and 9, and New Jersey Rou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - Government
Jersey City New Jersey - Local government. Jersey City is currently governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lieutenant Governor Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Lieutenant Governor Of Jersey - List Of Lieutenant Governors Of Jersey
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Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - Neighborhoods
Jersey City is a city of neighborhoods, each with a different aesthetic and architectural style, to some degree. Downtown Jersey City inc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - History
The land comprising what is now known as Jersey City was wilderness inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans in 1609 when Henry Hud...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - Education
Jersey City is home to the New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Saint Peter's College, both of which are located in the city's West Side...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - Government
Jersey City New Jersey - Local government. Jersey City is currently governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey Pound: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey Pound - History
The livre tournois had been used as the legal currency in Jersey for centuries. However, it was abolished during the French Revolutionar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - Transportation
Jersey City is served by a number of highways including the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 78, U.S. Highways 1 and 9, and New Jersey Rou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey - History
New Jersey was once inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans. New Jersey was settled by the Dutch in the early 1630s, who formed a settle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 240,055 people, 88,632 households, and 55,660 families residing in the city. The population densit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey Pound: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey Pound - States Of Jersey Notes
The Treasurer of the States of Jersey holds £1.10 in Bank of England notes for each £1 issued, making the Jersey Pound a very strong cu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - Neighborhoods
Jersey City is a city of neighborhoods, each with a different aesthetic and architectural style, to some degree. Downtown Jersey City inc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - History
The land comprising what is now known as Jersey City was wilderness inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans in 1609 when Henry Hud...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey - Geography
New Jersey is broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. North Jersey is within New Y...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey City New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey City New Jersey - Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 240,055 people, 88,632 households, and 55,660 families residing in the city. The United States Cen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey - Culture
New Jersey - Music. New Jersey has long been an important area for both rock and rap music. Some prominent musicians with connections t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey Airport: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey Airport - History
Air service to Jersey before 1937 consisted of biplane airliners and some seaplanes landing on the beach at St. Aubin's Bay . Jersey Airw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey - Education
Although some problems exist in certain inner city neighborhoods, New Jersey overall is considered to have one of the best public educati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey Devil: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey Devil - Origins
There are many possible roots of the Jersey Devil legends. The Pine Barrens, as their name suggests, were avoided by early settlers as a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey Devil: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey Devil - Encounters
The first reports of the New Jersey Devil date back to the time of the Native Americans. The Lenni Lenape tribes called the Pine Barrens ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey - Counties
New Jersey is broken up into 21 counties, most of which are vestiges of the colonial area, and the remainder partitioned from existing co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Politics Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Politics Of Jersey - History
Jersey is a state in which political parties do not currently play an important role. This is likely to change with the introduction of m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Jersey - Languages
Jèrriais, the island's Norman language, is spoken by a minority of the population, although it was the majority language in the 19th cen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey - Transportation
The New Jersey Turnpike is one of the best-known and most-trafficked roadways in the USA. This toll road carries interstate traffic betwe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey Devil: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey Devil - Legends
According to one version of the tale, the Jersey Devil was the thirteenth child born to a Mrs. Leeds, a resident of the Pine Barrens duri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey - Politics
New Jersey is a politically competitive state; the Governorship alternated between the parties from the election of Richard J. Hughes in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey Devil: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey Devil - The Jersey Devil In Popular Culture
In the American Dragon: Jake Long episode "Long Weekend", Jake is called upon to defend a community of sprites from the Jersey Devil. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Jersey - Normans
The island took the name Jersey as a result of Viking activity in the area between the 9th and 10th centuries. The Channel Islands remain...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Jersey - Sport
Jersey participates in its own right in the Commonwealth Games, in which shooting is a strong sport. Golf is also popular - Harry Vardon ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Jersey - Art
Some Neolithic carvings are the earliest works of artistic character to be found in Jersey. Only fragmentary wall-paintings remain from t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - National Trust For Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - National Trust For Jersey - National Trust For Jersey Properties
Among properties owned or administered by the National Trust for Jersey are the following: The Elms in St. Mary is the headquarters of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Jersey - Religion
The island's patron saint is Saint Helier. The established church is the Church of England, but Methodism has been historically strong, e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - States Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - States Of Jersey - Composition
The Queen as head of state appoints the Lieutenant Governor, who serves as the Queen's representative and as commander of the Armed Force...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey - Economy
The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that New Jersey's total state product in 2003 was $397 billion. New Jersey's per capita income ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey Devil: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey Devil - Descriptions
Many different descriptions have been put forward by those who have seen the creature. Several eyewitness accounts follow. "I looked out...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey - Demographics
The 2005 United States Census Bureau population estimate for New Jersey is 8,717,925. There are 1.6 million foreign-born living in the st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - States Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - States Of Jersey - History
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey Evening Post: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey Evening Post - Features
Jersey Evening Post - Jersey Norman-French. The Jersey Norman-French page hosts articles written in Jersey's dialect of Norman, Jèrria...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - States Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - States Of Jersey - Legislation
The Assembly's passage of a law is generally not subject to any veto. However, any law that concerns the "special interest" of the Queen ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey - Miscellaneous Information
The USS New Jersey, one of the most decorated vessels in the United States Navy, was named in honor of this state and is now a tourist at...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey - Law And Government
The state capital of New Jersey is Trenton. Jon Corzine was elected Governor of New Jersey on November 8, 2005, and will take office on J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Jersey - Folklore And Customs
Jersey people are traditionally known as crapauds (toads) due to the particular fauna of Jersey that does not exist in the other Channel ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The College Of New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - The College Of New Jersey - About The College Of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey - Schools. More than fifty liberal arts and professional programs are now offered through The College's seven...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Jersey - Performing Arts
The annual Jersey Eisteddfod provides a platform for competition in music, drama and speaking in English, French and Jèrriais. The Opera...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madison New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Madison New Jersey - Government
Madison New Jersey - Local government. The Mayor of Madison is Ellwood R. Kerkeslager. Members of the Borough Council are Donald J. Bow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Jersey - 18th Century
The Chamber of commerce founded 24 February 1768 is the oldest in the Commonwealth. The Code of 1771 laid down for the first time in one ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newark New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Newark New Jersey - Education
Newark is the home of Rutgers University-Newark, the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Seton Hall University's School of Law, th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newark New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Newark New Jersey - Infrastructure
Newark New Jersey - Transportation. Newark is a hub of air, road, rail, and ship traffic, making it a significant gateway into the New ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newark New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Newark New Jersey - Economy
Newark has over 300 types of businesses. These include 1,800 retail, 540 wholesale establishments, eight major bank headquarters (includi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edison New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Edison New Jersey - History
Edison New Jersey - Early history. Edison was originally part of Woodbridge Township and Piscataway Township when settlement commenced ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Jersey - Food And Drink
Seafood has traditionally been important to the cuisine of Jersey: mussels (called moules locally), oysters, lobster and crabs - especial...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newark New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Newark New Jersey - Government
Newark New Jersey - Local government. Effective as of July 1, 1954, the voters of the city of Newark, by a referendum held on November ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newark New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Newark New Jersey - Culture
Downtown Newark is not laid out on a grid, giving the downtown area character. There are several notable Beaux-Arts buildings, such as th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madison New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Madison New Jersey - Geography
Madison is located at 40°45'31" North, 74°24'58" West (40.758750, -74.416098)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the bor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madison New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Madison New Jersey - Business
Madison's downtown is a thriving central business district. It is supported by a Downtown Development Commission and a Downtown Manager. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belleville New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Belleville New Jersey - Government
Belleville New Jersey - Local government. The members of the Belleville Township Council are Mayor Jerry Digori, Deputy Mayor Louis Pal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Victoria College Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Victoria College Jersey - History
Although in the 1590s, Laurens Baudains, a wealthy farmer from St. Martin, had persuaded the monarch and the States of Jersey to support ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edison New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Edison New Jersey - History
Edison New Jersey - Early history. Edison was originally part of Woodbridge Township and Piscataway Township when settlement commenced ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Jersey Network: Encyclopedia Ii - New Jersey Network - Stations
New Jersey Network - Television. WNJN 50 - Montclair (digital channel 51; signal reaches New York; however WNJS is used on New York Di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Haddonfield New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Haddonfield New Jersey - Government
Haddonfield New Jersey - Local government. The Borough of Haddonfield is governed under the Walsh Act by three non-partisan commissione...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bordentown New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Bordentown New Jersey - Government
Bordentown New Jersey - Federal state and county representation. Bordentown is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Millville New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Millville New Jersey - Government
Millville New Jersey - Federal state and county representation. Millville is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Je...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oakland New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Oakland New Jersey - Government
Oakland New Jersey - Local government. The current mayor of Oakland is John Szabo. The Town Council members are Don Burns, John Biale, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Farmingdale New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Farmingdale New Jersey - Government
Farmingdale New Jersey - Federal state and county representation. Farmingdale is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of Ne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Montvale New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Montvale New Jersey - Government
Montvale New Jersey - Federal state and county representation. Montvale is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jerse...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Jersey - 19th Century
The livre tournois had been used as the legal currency for centuries. However, it was abolished during the French Revolutionary period. A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Plainfield New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Plainfield New Jersey - Government
Plainfield New Jersey - Local government. The Mayor, elected for a four year term of office, is the chief elected official. The Mayor e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Haddonfield New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Haddonfield New Jersey - Geography
Haddonfield is located at 39°53′47″N, 75°2′9″W1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paramus New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Paramus New Jersey - Government
Paramus New Jersey - Local government. Paramus has a mayor and six person council. The Mayor is James Tedesco, and the council members ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey Evening Post: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey Evening Post - History
The Evening Post was founded in 1890 by H.P. Butterworth, though only weeks after its launch, Walter Guiton — whose business printed it...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madison New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Madison New Jersey - Education
Drew University is located in Madison, on a leafy 200 acre (809 km²) campus. Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham-Madison campu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newark New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Newark New Jersey - Neighborhoods
Newark is New Jersey's largest and second-most diverse city, after neighboring Jersey City. Its neighborhoods are populated with people f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Haddonfield New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Haddonfield New Jersey - Education
Haddonfield New Jersey - Public Schools. The Haddonfield Board of Education has one public high school (Haddonfield Memorial High Schoo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Watchung New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Watchung New Jersey - Government
Watchung New Jersey - Local government. The Mayor of Watchung Borough is Albert S. Ellis. Members of the Watchung Borough Council are C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cresskill New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Cresskill New Jersey - Government
Cresskill New Jersey - Local government. The Mayor of the Borough of Closter is Benedict Romeo. Members of the Closter Borough Council ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Secaucus New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Secaucus New Jersey - Government
Secaucus New Jersey - Local government. The Mayor of the Town of Secaucus is Dennis Elwell. The Deputy Mayor is John Reilly. Other memb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hillside New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Hillside New Jersey - Government
Hillside New Jersey - Local government. The Mayor of Hillside is Karen D. McCoy-Oliver. The members of the Hillside Township Council ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paterson New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Paterson New Jersey - Transportation
Paterson is served by a number of highways: Interstate 80, New Jersey Route 4, New Jersey Route 19, and New Jersey Route 20. The city is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Washington New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Washington New Jersey - Government
Washington New Jersey - Local government. Members of the Washington Borough Council are Mayor Marianne Van Deursen (term ends December ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guttenberg New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Guttenberg New Jersey - Government
Guttenberg New Jersey - Local government. The Mayor of Guttenberg is David Delle Donna. Council members are Jennifer Credidio, Frank Cr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bayonne New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Bayonne New Jersey - Geography
Bayonne is located at 40°39'60" North, 74°7'4" West (40.666552, -74.117680)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Plainfield New Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Plainfield New Jersey - Geography
Plainfield is located at 40°36'55" North, 74°24'58" West (40.615352, -74.416070)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey - History
Main article: History of Jersey Formerly under the control of Brittany and named Angia, Jersey became subject to Viking influence and set...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey - Culture
Main article: Culture of Jersey Jèrriais, the island's indigenous language is a variety of Norman. It is spoken by a minority of the pop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey - Geography
Main article: Geography of Jersey Jersey is an island measuring 118.2 km² (65,569 vergee / 46 sq. mi.), including reclaimed land and int...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Jersey - International Relations
Although diplomatic representation is reserved to the Crown, Jersey negotiates directly with foreign governments on matters within the co...   » Read the article