There is no such thing as Central Jersey and here’s how the debate can be settled with pork roll facts

A long-running cultural divide, not a three-region state, defines New Jersey identity

Trenton, NJ – The idea of “Central Jersey” has gained traction in recent years, but a closer look at geography, history, and culture suggests the Garden State has long operated as a two-region identity: North and South. From rivers to road signs—and even breakfast meat—evidence points to a binary divide rather than a three-part map.

At the center of the argument is the Raritan River, a natural boundary that has historically separated the state...