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ARTICLES RELATED TO New Jersey - Geography | | | |  New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Burlington, New Jersey - GeographyBurlington is located at 40°4'23" North, 74°51'20" West (40.073110, -74.855693)GR1. It is surrounded on three sides by Burlington Township, New Jersey and on one side by the Delaware River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²). 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 19.35% water.
Burlington borders Burlington Township and the Delaware River. The Burlington-Bristol Bridge crosses the Delaware Ri ...
See also:Burlington, New Jersey, Burlington, New Jersey - History, Burlington, New Jersey - Geography, Burlington, New Jersey - Demographics, Burlington, New Jersey - Government, Burlington, New Jersey - Local government, Burlington, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation, Burlington, New Jersey - Education Read more here: » Burlington, New Jersey: Encyclopedia II - Burlington, New Jersey - Geography |
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Alpha, New Jersey - Geography Alpha is located at 40°39'50" North, 75°9'36" West (40.664003, -75.159871)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.5 km² (1.7 mi²). 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.30% water.
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Burlington, New Jersey - History The council of West Jersey Proprietors purchased roughly thirty miles of riverfront land in 1676 from the Lenape Native Americans. Burlington was founded on part of that land by settlers (primarily Quakers) in 1677, and served as the capital of the province of West Jersey until 1702.
Burlington takes its name (including the county name) from the English east-coast town of Bridlington, of which, Burlington was a distict but is ...
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Blairstown Township, New Jersey - Government
Blairstown Township, New Jersey - Local government.
The Blairstown Township Committee consists of Mayor Alfred Handy, Jr. (term ends December 2005), Deputy Mayor Raymond Davis (2005), Susan Cohen Price (2005), Richard Mach (2007) and Gary Stevens (2006).
Blairstown Township, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation.
Blairstown Township is in the Fifth Congressional D ...
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Blairstown Township, New Jersey - Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,747 people, 2,040 households, and 1,638 families residing in the township. The population density is 71.5/km² (185.3/mi²). There are 2,136 housing units at an average density of 26.6/km² (68.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 98.17% White, 0.26% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more ra ...
See also:Blairstown Township, New Jersey, Blairstown Township, New Jersey - Geography, Blairstown Township, New Jersey - Demographics, Blairstown Township, New Jersey - Government, Blairstown Township, New Jersey - Local government, Blairstown Township, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation, Blairstown Township, New Jersey - Education Read more here: » Blairstown Township, New Jersey: Encyclopedia II - Blairstown Township, New Jersey - Demographics |
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Burlington, New Jersey - Government
Burlington, New Jersey - Local government.
The City of Burlington is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government.
The Mayor of Burlington City is Darlene Scocca. Members of the City Council are Dr. Victoria Handfield, Edward M. Canivan, Joseph Mekler, Nancy Measey Kurts, Richard E. Clark, Helen F. Hatala and Jospeh H. Van Loan.
Burlington, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation.
Burlington is in the Fourth Congressional District ...
See also:Burlington, New Jersey, Burlington, New Jersey - History, Burlington, New Jersey - Geography, Burlington, New Jersey - Demographics, Burlington, New Jersey - Government, Burlington, New Jersey - Local government, Burlington, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation, Burlington, New Jersey - Education Read more here: » Burlington, New Jersey: Encyclopedia II - Burlington, New Jersey - Government |
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Camden, New Jersey - History For over 150 years, Camden served as a secondary economic and transportation hub for the Philadelphia area. Originally a suburban town with ferry service to 'the city,' Camden prospered during strong periods of manufacturing demand and faced distress during periods of economic dislocation. [3] Currently, government, education, and healthcare are the three biggest employers in Camden; however, most employees commute to Camden a ...
See also:Camden, New Jersey, Camden, New Jersey - History, Camden, New Jersey - High Crime Rate, Camden, New Jersey - Government, Camden, New Jersey - Local government, Camden, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation, Camden, New Jersey - Geography, Camden, New Jersey - Demographics Read more here: » Camden, New Jersey: Encyclopedia II - Camden, New Jersey - History |
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Cranford, New Jersey - Life In Cranford
Cranford, New Jersey - Commerce.
Cranford has long been considered a center of commerce. The Cranford Business Park on the south side of town consists of a complex of office buildings housing a variety of major corporations and small businesses. Along North Avenue are a variety of buildings housing doctors and other businesses. Law offices predominate in small buildings around town.
Downtown Cranford is a center of business and commerce, serving as a retail shopping district. On the south side of town, the ...
See also:Cranford, New Jersey, Cranford, New Jersey - Geography, Cranford, New Jersey - Life In Cranford, Cranford, New Jersey - Commerce, Cranford, New Jersey - Education, Cranford, New Jersey - Town Communications, Cranford, New Jersey - Sports & Rec, Cranford, New Jersey - Government, Cranford, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation, Cranford, New Jersey - Demographics Read more here: » Cranford, New Jersey: Encyclopedia II - Cranford, New Jersey - Life In Cranford |
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Cranford, New Jersey - Government Cranford is governed by a five-member executive-legislative Township Committee which is elected at-large for three year terms. The commissioners elect a chairman of the committee who assumes the title Mayor of Cranford. Similarly, a Deputy Mayor is elected. Both positions carry one-year terms. Four of the commissioners take on departmental oversight assignments as Commissioner of Finance, Commissioner of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering, and Commissioner of Public Affairs. The Mayor of Cranford does not take on a d ...
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Cranford, New Jersey - Geography Cranford is located at 40°39'23" North, 74°18'13" West (40.656302, -74.303716)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²). 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.41% water.
Bordering Cranford are Garwood, Westfield, Kenilworth, Springfield T ...
See also:Cranford, New Jersey, Cranford, New Jersey - Geography, Cranford, New Jersey - Life In Cranford, Cranford, New Jersey - Commerce, Cranford, New Jersey - Education, Cranford, New Jersey - Town Communications, Cranford, New Jersey - Sports & Rec, Cranford, New Jersey - Government, Cranford, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation, Cranford, New Jersey - Demographics Read more here: » Cranford, New Jersey: Encyclopedia II - Cranford, New Jersey - Geography |
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Camden, New Jersey - Geography Camden is located at 39°56'14" North, 75°6'22" West (39.937195, -75.106186)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.9 km² (10.4 mi²). 22.8 km² (8.8 mi²) of it is land and 4.0 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 15.03% water.
Camden borders Collingswood, Gloucester City, Haddon Township, Pennsauken, and Woodlynne.
Camden contains the U.S.'s first federally-funded planned community, Yorkship Village (now called Fairview). The village was designed by Electus Darwin Litchfield, who was influenced by the "garden city" ...
See also:Camden, New Jersey, Camden, New Jersey - History, Camden, New Jersey - High Crime Rate, Camden, New Jersey - Government, Camden, New Jersey - Local government, Camden, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation, Camden, New Jersey - Geography, Camden, New Jersey - Demographics Read more here: » Camden, New Jersey: Encyclopedia II - Camden, New Jersey - Geography |
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Camden, New Jersey - Government Camden has historically been a stronghold of the Democratic Party. Voter turnout is very low; approximately 19% of Camden's voting age population participated in the 2005 election. [8]
Camden, New Jersey - Local government.
Since July 1, 1961, the City has operated under a Mayor-Council form of government. Under this form of government, the City Council consisted of seven Council members originally all elected at-large. In 1994, the City opted to modify the form of government to better address the changing ...
See also:Camden, New Jersey, Camden, New Jersey - History, Camden, New Jersey - High Crime Rate, Camden, New Jersey - Government, Camden, New Jersey - Local government, Camden, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation, Camden, New Jersey - Geography, Camden, New Jersey - Demographics Read more here: » Camden, New Jersey: Encyclopedia II - Camden, New Jersey - Government |
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Atlantic City, New Jersey - Media outlets Newspapers
The Press of Atlantic City
The Courier-Post
The Philadelphia Daily News
The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Star Ledger
The Trenton Times
The Trentonian
Radio stations
WAJM Radio 88.9FM, Atlantic City
WAYV Radio 95.1FM Atlantic City
WFPG Radio 96.9FM Atlantic City
WIXM Radio 97.3FM Millville
WJSE-FM Radio 102.7FM Petersburg
WKXW Radio 1450am Atlantic City
WMGM Radio 103.7FM Atl ...
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Burlington, New Jersey - Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 9,736 people, 3,898 households, and 2,522 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,253.0/km² (3,245.1/mi²). There are 4,181 housing units at an average density of 538.1/km² (1,393.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 68.18% White, 26.62% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.29% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. 3.41 ...
See also:Burlington, New Jersey, Burlington, New Jersey - History, Burlington, New Jersey - Geography, Burlington, New Jersey - Demographics, Burlington, New Jersey - Government, Burlington, New Jersey - Local government, Burlington, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation, Burlington, New Jersey - Education Read more here: » Burlington, New Jersey: Encyclopedia II - Burlington, New Jersey - Demographics |
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Asbury Park, New Jersey - Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 16,930 people, 6,754 households, and 3,586 families residing in the city. The population density is 4,571.1/km² (11,842.0/mi²). There are 7,744 housing units at an average density of 2,090.9/km² (5,416.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 24.77% White, 62.11% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 6.49% from other races, and 5.53% from two or more races. 15.5 ...
See also:Asbury Park, New Jersey, Asbury Park, New Jersey - Geography, Asbury Park, New Jersey - Demographics, Asbury Park, New Jersey - History, Asbury Park, New Jersey - Culture, Asbury Park, New Jersey - Gay Asbury Park, Asbury Park, New Jersey - Nightlife, Asbury Park, New Jersey - Government, Asbury Park, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation Read more here: » Asbury Park, New Jersey: Encyclopedia II - Asbury Park, New Jersey - Demographics |
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Asbury Park, New Jersey - History A seaside resort town, Asbury Park once flourished, but businesses later moved out and large parts of the city lay abandoned, so much so that a city manager called it 'Sarajevo-by-the-sea'. In the past few years, there has been a resurgence in the real estate market as the town center has gradually become more gentrified and as developers have begun various large projects in different areas of the city.
From 2002 onward, Asbury Park has been in the midst of a cultural, political and economic revival led by a burgeoning industry of loc ...
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Asbury Park, New Jersey - Geography Asbury Park is located at 40°13'21" North, 74°0'44" West (40.222399, -74.012098)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²). 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 10.62% water.
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Alpha, New Jersey - Government
Alpha, New Jersey - Local government.
The Mayor of Alpha Borough is Harry Zikas, Jr. (D) (Term ends December 2007). Members of the Alpha Borough Council are Klara Tarsi (D), (Term ends December 2006), Robert Gara (D) (2008), Ed Hanics, Council President (D) (2007), Mike Savary (D) (2006), Carol Schwar (R) (2007) and Alex H. Zikas (D) (2008).
Alpha, New Jersey - Federal, state and county representation.
Alpha Borough is in the Fifth Congressional District and is ...
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Atlantic City, New Jersey - Casino resorts
Atlantic City, New Jersey - Former, closed and never opened casino/resorts.
Atlantic City Hilton Casino/Hotel (Original) - Never opened. Casino license denied. Renamed Trump Castle Casino/Hotel.
Atlantis Casino/Hotel - Casino license revoked on 4 July 1989. Renamed Trump Regency (Non-Casino)
Bally's Park Place Casino/Hotel - Renamed Bally's Atlantic City Casino/Hotel.
Bally's Grand Casino/Hotel - Renamed The Grand Casino/Hotel.
Boardwalk Reg ...
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| | | | New Jersey - Geography: Encyclopedia II - Asbury Park, New Jersey - Culture Asbury Park is considered to be a mecca for musicians, particularly for a subgenre of rock and roll known as the Jersey shore sound. It is home to The Stone Pony, founded in 1974 and a starting point for many musical artists.
In particular, Asbury Park became famous after Bruce Springsteen released his debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. in 1973. On his follow-up album, The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle, one of the so ...
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