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The History And Culture Of Newark
Culture is a major part of what makes Newark the city it is. The people of the community come together for many different occasions. One for example, is Newark day. The event takes place on Main Street, and all day. There are vendors, live bands, and DJs. The annual event brings out hundreds of people. Also in the city of Newark there are historic sites such as Cooch’s Bridge. Cooch’s Bridge is the site of the revolutionary war fought on Delaware soil (1). Arts and culture that are available come in forms as art galleries, museums, theaters, and casinos.
When visiting Newark the main attractions are the Christiana Mall and events at the Bob Carpenter Center. The “Bob” is well known for holding concerts and big sporting events. Every year Duffy’s

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