The Prudential Center in Newark seen above will be bustling next week as the NCAA Eastern Regionals are played there. I have worked at NJIT in Newark for 18 1/2 years and have seen much revitalization in the city. There is the NJPAC, Rutgers, NJIT, the Ironbound and other attractions that hopefully give Newark a good look when it gets the attention during the basketball tournament. Newark unfortunately bears the stigma of the riots of 1967 and crime is still a problem. Such crimes exist in cities all over and are not limited to Newark.
I just hope some sports commentator doesn't make a crass remark like "you can't walk two blocks away from the arena." There are some very nice restaurants in the Ironbound. I am hoping that the city of Newark becomes a big winner in the NCAA tournament.
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