New Jersey.Wiki:About
About New Jersey.Wiki
New Jersey.Wiki is a free, community-edited encyclopedia dedicated to New Jersey and the surrounding region, including relevant topics spanning parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The project's goal is to serve as the most comprehensive and reliable reference for New Jersey's neighborhoods, history, landmarks, culture, and people — written and maintained by contributors who know the region firsthand.
The encyclopedia operates as a publicly editable resource, meaning any registered user may create, expand, or correct articles in accordance with the site's editorial standards. Content is made available under an open license, consistent with the principles of free knowledge sharing that underpin community-built encyclopedias. Readers are encouraged to move beyond passive use and become active contributors to the project.
Editorial Standards
All articles on New Jersey.Wiki are written and maintained according to encyclopedic standards. Facts must be sourced from reliable, third-party publications, and citations are required for all factual claims. Promotional content and advertising have no place in the encyclopedia's articles. All topics are treated with a neutral point of view, meaning editors present information as documented by credible sources rather than offering personal opinion or advocacy. Contributors seeking guidance on sourcing and citation practices are encouraged to consult New Jersey.Wiki:Citing Sources, and those looking for formatting and writing conventions should refer to New Jersey.Wiki:Style Guide.
How to Contribute
New Jersey.Wiki welcomes contributors of all experience levels. Registered users may create new articles, expand existing ones, add citations, or correct inaccuracies. The best place to start is by identifying topics related to New Jersey — local history, municipalities, public figures, landmarks, cultural institutions, or regional events — that are either missing from the encyclopedia or in need of improvement. Editors are encouraged to discuss significant changes on an article's talk page before making them, and to review the site's editorial policies to ensure their contributions meet community standards. Accounts can be created directly through the site, and no prior wiki-editing experience is required.
Coverage Scope
New Jersey.Wiki focuses primarily on topics of direct relevance to the state of New Jersey, including its 21 counties, 564 municipalities, and the communities, institutions, and history contained within them. Coverage extends to regional subjects that bear meaningful connection to New Jersey, such as cross-border infrastructure, neighboring metropolitan areas, and figures or events with significant ties to the state. Topics that are purely national or international in scope, without a clear New Jersey connection, fall outside the encyclopedia's coverage area.
Contact
For questions about content or editorial matters, contact the project at [email protected].