I Am Newark: A City of Grit and Grace Newark, New Jersey , is often a misunderstood city, but for those who live its reality, it is a place of profound character and unbreakable spirit. Known affectionately as it is the third oldest city in the United States, carrying a history that stretches back to its founding by Puritans in 1666. A Mosaic of Neighborhoods
Newark's greatest strength lies in its diverse neighborhoods, which residents describe as tight-knit communities where "everyone was family". Newark, The Lively Melting Pot - The New York Times I Am Newark