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May 16, 2012-CITY OF NEWARK TO LAUNCH MASSIVE STREETSCAPING PROJECT ON CLINTON AVENUE AND SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE STARTING ON MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 AND CONTINUING TO MAY 2013
April 23, 2012 - REMINDER PRESS ADVISORY: NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL METRO URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE STRIKE TEAM EXERCISE, MONDAY, APRIL 23, THROUGH THURSDAY, APRIL 26, FROM 5 P.M. TO 9 P.M., AT 191 ORANGE STREET
April 12, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: FREE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS NOW THROUGH FILING DEADLINE OF TUESDAY, APRIL 17
April 12, 2012 - MAYOR BOOKER, SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT ANDERSON, NEWARK NOW AND CITI FOUNDATION CELEBRATE A 300% INCREASE IN FAFSA PREPARATIONS FOR NEWARK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH FINANCIAL AID U
April 5, 2012 - CITY OF NEWARK HOSTING "SODA POP OPEN" TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 7, FROM 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M., AT BOYLAN STREET RECREATION CENTER, 916 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, IN CITY'S WEST WARD
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Sports and Recreation
From watching professional sports teams compete to participating in any number of sports and recreation activities as a player yourself, Newark has many options to offer. From golf to baseball to roller skating to picnicking in the park, the following list of resources provides options for those looking for active ways to enjoy Newark.
Prudential Center
Website: http://www.ci.newark.nj.us/visitors/fun_recreation/
Prudential Center opened in October, 2007 and is the first new arena built in the New Jersey, New York Metropolitan area in more than 25 years. The Rock is home to the three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball, the NBA’s NETS Basketball, the WNBA’s New York Liberty and, in 2011, the NBA Draft and the NCAA East Regional Finals. Prudential Center now ranks tenth overall in the highest grossing arenas worldwide for 2011, according to leading industry publication Venues Today.
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
7th and Clifton Avenues
(973) 482-8900
Website: www.bbpskating.com
The Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center re-opened its doors in 1996 after a complete renovation. The 27,228 square-foot building is run by United Skates of America, Inc. and features a state-of-the-art sound system and parking for 102 vehicles. The facility is completely equipped with a pro shop, a skate rental area, refreshment stands, a room for private parties, vending machines, and a game area.
Newark Bears
450 Broad Street
(973) 848-1000
Website: www.newarkbears.com
Newark's hometown baseball team, the Newark Bears, has been playing America's favorite pastime for ten seasons at the Bears Eagles Riverfront Stadium. In 2007, the Bears won the 2007 Atlantic League Championship over the Somerset Patriots in four games, after beating the Long Island Ducks in the first round of the playoffs. And during the 2008 season, former major league infielder Wayne Krenchicki earned his 1000th victory as the team's manager when he led the Bears to a win over the expansion team Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
