New Jersey split by views and regions across the state
North and south Jersey Americans differ in culture and identity with traffic, sports loyalties, and cost of living. The state is densely populated with Newark as a major hub, yet locals debate where north ends and south begins amid historic divisions and regional pride. Local residents quote their experiences and experts describe a cultural divide tied to geography and history.
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Newark
Morristown
Trenton
South Jersey
Vineland
Atlantic City
North Jersey
Phil Rogers
New Jersey
Seth Jercovang
North
New Jersey Turnpike
Two Jerseys Debate Seccession and Regional Rivalry
A feature outlines long standing Jersey rivalries from North to South New Jersey including attitudes toward Ocean County and Atlantic City. It recalls the 1980 secession push by South Jersey residents, the failed drive, and modern efforts at detente led by figures like Senator Martha Bark while noting distinct regional identities and loyalties.
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A.J. DeAngelo
Famous Photos
Ocean County
Atlantic City
Philly
Philadelphia Flyers
South Jersey
Trenton
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Garden State Parkway
Frank Capece
Cranford
New York
Holland Tunnel
Knicks
Tony Sorrano
Philadelphia
East Jersey
West Jersey
Ben Franklin
North End
Ocean, Burlington
Camden
Gloucester
Atlantic, Cape May
Cumberland
Salem
Highlands
Steve Tober
N.J
Linden
Cape May
Okies
Hucksville
Joe Rodin
Vinnie
Totowa
Down the Shore
Wildwood
Yankees
Mets
Jets
Giants
Phillies
Eagles
Flyers
Committee To
Joel Dacovitz
Egg Harbor Township
US Congress
Martha Bark
Bark
Burlington County
St. Nick
Maurice Dewitt
Santa Claus
America
Marnce Dewitt