Rate This City: Day 39 - Newark
- Thread starter Child_Of_God
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It's a cool city. Not a tourist destination by any means unless you're trying to save money on a hotel and going to NYC. Even then you're better off in JC or that area.
There are some really nice places to eat and the nightlife ain't too bad. It has potential, downtown has really changed since the Prudential Center (I wish the Nets were still here).
There are some really nice places to eat and the nightlife ain't too bad. It has potential, downtown has really changed since the Prudential Center (I wish the Nets were still here).
feelosofer
#ninergang
My hometown. A city on the rise especially in the downtown area. One of Blackest cities in America bar none. Rich culture and a lot of stuff to do. You have the Red Bull soccer team, NJ Devils, Newark Bears. A destination for musical performances, plays etc at the NJPAC.
Its far from perfect, crime is still an issue but I still call it home. Call me bias 9/10.
Its far from perfect, crime is still an issue but I still call it home. Call me bias 9/10.
feelosofer
#ninergang
It is but East Orange, Orange and Irvington are considered to be the same thing pretty much.
southern.girl
Superstar
No. I used to fly through Newark sometimes...the airport is pretty trash btw. I just think it’s funny that someone ranks Newark highly. I literally have never heard anyone even acknowledge the city. Just a fun jab.
Newark is going to look completely different in 5-10 years. Gentrification is already in place and a lot of investors and VC's have told me to invest in newark today.
I give Newark a 6...good portugese food in the iron bound, muslim spots that carry oills and shea butter, a good presence of black people, black stores, etc but as time goes by they will get pushed out unless they put their money together and stay strong..
No disrespect but I wouldn't mess with a woman from newark lol...they've seen a lot and some are just grimey
CinnaSlim
Queen of Swords
Damn, i missed the vote. I love NJ. Black ass area. Lots to do. Convenient transportation. Stuff stays open late. I miss it 
feelosofer
#ninergang
Orange and East Orange are still considered the hood. South Orange and West Orange are like legit suburbs.
I think East Orange gets a bad rap. They've been doing a lot to change the area and some sections are really nice. My whole perception changed once I started looking at houses in that area.
feelosofer
#ninergang
I agree, compared to what it was in the 80's and 90's its worlds different. I would suggest people buy property out there it's very affordable.
feelosofer
#ninergang
Yea over the past 10 years the city has been demolishing abandoned properties so there is a lot of available chunks of land.
feelosofer
#ninergang
The time to get in on Harrison was 10 years ago, if you have the money invest in it, but it's not cheap, Harrison is trying to house the overflow from Jersey City and people who are still bothered by the Newark area codes.