Today, the city has grown back into an important industrial hub, however some things such as the old Chinatown and the city's good reputation were forever lost. In the 1990s, the city went through tons of revitalization efforts. Things only got worse as more racial tension and riots occurred in the city. However, in the 20th century, many raids took place, and much of the Chinese population went away to other areas, causing Newark's Chinatown to fade away. Three centuries later, the population grew rapidly. The city was founded in the year 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony. Locals will often pronounce it "Nork" or "Nerk". Newark, NJ, is pronounced "Noo-wirk", as opposed to Newark, Delaware, which is pronounced "Noo-ark". Senator), committed populace, and changing attitudes towards once decaying urban areas, the often proclaimed, but stunted renaissance of Newark is steadily and substantially taking hold.Įnglish is the main language, but the Ironbound area is home to a significant Brazilian and Portuguese population. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.
Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York.
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