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Welcome to The Newark Newsletter!

In today’s edition:

• NJ Transit Fare Holiday Begins

• Newark Black Film Festival

• And much more…

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Quote of the Week

"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."

-Marcus Aurelius

News & Updates

• Newark concluded its 'Peace Week' with a 24-hour hip-hop block party, aiming to curb violence across the city through community engagement and celebration. (link)

• NJ Transit Fare Holiday: Starting today, New Jersey Transit will offer free rides on trains and buses all week long. (link)

Upcoming Events

Here are some events that are happening in our city this week. There is a good mix between sports, entertainment, conferences, concerts, and more.

Festivals & Music

Social

Activities

Newark In Film

Movie of the Week: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Filming Locations: Filmed at Newark City Hall on Broad Street and the Military Park Light Rail station.

In The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Newark, NJ, played a significant role in bringing the gritty, urban environment of Gotham City to life. Key scenes were filmed at Newark City Hall on Broad Street, where the building's imposing architecture provided the perfect backdrop for Gotham’s City Hall. The scenes captured in Newark feature some of the most intense moments in the film, including those involving confrontations between the Gotham Police Department and Bane's mercenaries. Newark’s Military Park Light Rail station was also used to depict Gotham’s urban transit system, adding to the film's authentic feel as a bustling metropolis.

The decision to film in Newark added a layer of realism to Gotham City, allowing director Christopher Nolan to capture the essence of a large, older American city with deep history and character. The city's architecture, with its mix of historic and modern buildings, mirrored the dark and complex nature of Gotham in the movie. By utilizing Newark's unique locations, the filmmakers were able to create an atmosphere that was both visually stunning and thematically appropriate for the final chapter of Nolan’s Batman trilogy. This choice of location helped ground the film’s larger-than-life storylines in a setting that felt both real and menacing.

Newark In Music

Song of the Week: Newark Airport Boogie

"I was dancing to the beat at the Newark Airport Boogie."

Artist: Gary U.S. Bonds

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