New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign a bill into law that would require Central Jersey to be promoted in the state’s tourism literature. So does that mean it’s a real place?
Last week, the state Legislature passed a bill requiring New Jersey to redraw its tourism map, including and promoting Central Jersey. For those uninitiated, this may not seem to be a big deal. But for locals, it’s almost as bad as the pork roll vs. Taylor ham debate. We’ll explain.
Traditionally, New Jersey has been separated into north and south. Sure, there are other sections, but — as a point of pride — many residents refuse to acknowledge Central Jersey as a real place.
