Newark, New Jersey

About

Newark is a city located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 277,140 and a population density of 4,134 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 282,520 inhabitants.

The city was created 399 years ago in 1624.

Newark was established in 1666 and played a role in the American Revolution as well as the industrial revolution in the 19th century. Located just 8 miles from New York City, Newark became an important industrial hub, home to railroads, ports, and manufacturing.

However, the city declined in the 1950s through the 1990s due to suburbanization, civil unrest, and aging infrastructure. Recently Newark has been revitalizing through new development and investment.

Newark Today

Today Newark is New Jersey’s largest city with over 280,000 residents in the metro area. Key facts about modern Newark:

• An international airport and seaport still provide major transportation infrastructure.
• Revitalization of the downtown area includes corporate headquarters, 2 universities, an arena, museum, and other amenities.
• Nearly 40% of residents commute to New York City for work.
• Largest city in the state and cultural hub for New Jersey's urban population.

However, challenges like crime, poverty, and unemployment still affect some neighborhoods. Overall the city continues to recover from decades of population decline and disinvestment.

Attractions and Culture

Newark is home to renowned performing arts and culture:

• New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Home of the NJ Symphony Orchestra and Broadway tours
• Prudential Center - Major sports and entertainment arena
• Newark Museum - Impressive art and science exhibits
• Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart - A magnificent Gothic-style cathedral

Newark also has a strong music heritage as home to Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Shaquille O’Neal and others. Overall the city offers a unique urban New Jersey experience with diversity and evolving renewal efforts.

Quick Facts about Newark

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Geography

Newark is located at 40°44'8"N 74°10'21"W (40.7356600, -74.1723700). It has 11 neighbors: Belleville, Bloomfield, East Newark, East Orange, Elizabeth, Harrison, Irvington, Jersey City, Kearny, Maplewood and South Orange.

Newark map

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People born in Newark, including German astronomer Emil Ernst, basketball player Granger Hall, Member of the New Jersey General Assembly Peter J. Biondi, .

List

• Ron Carey (American actor) he was born in 11/12/1935
• Harold Lockwood (actor (1887-1918)) he was born in 12/04/1887
• John Eisele (American middle distance runner) he was born in 18/01/1884
• Richard Meier (American architect) he was born in 12/10/1934
• Matty Malneck (American jazz bandleader, violinist, violist and songwriter) he was born in 09/12/1903
• Shaquille O'Neal (American basketball player) he was born in 06/03/1972
• Mike Nazaruk (American racing driver) he was born in 02/10/1921
• Al Haig (American pianist) he was born in 22/07/1922
• Vinnie Burke (American musician) he was born in 15/03/1921
• Aaron Burr (American Vice President and politician (1756-1836)) he was born in 06/02/1756
• William Campbell (American actor) he was born in 30/10/1926
• Dominic Anthony Marconi (Catholic bishop) he was born in 13/03/1927
• Philip Roth (American novelist) he was born in 19/03/1933
• Brian De Palma (American film director and screenwriter) he was born in 11/09/1940
• Gerard Way (American musician and comic book writer) he was born in 09/04/1977
• David Marciano (American actor) he was born in 07/01/1960
• Stephen Crane (American novelist, short story writer, poet, and journalist) he was born in 01/11/1981
• Ray Liotta (American actor) he was born in 18/12/1954

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