This was open as of 11/27/22 6.30pm

Lol Black Pink was playing. The second largest / most popular K pop band behind BTS. Nosebleeds going for $300+

2 nights back to back sold out shows. Amazed Mad chicken opened in time: they would have been leaving money on the table if not open!!

Or hang out at American whisky and get invited by the owner to see Blank Pink in a box for no money basically 😂

Having visited LA, SF, Seattle etc, I think your description of a homeless encampment is overblown in the context of Newark.

Immediate proximity to any major transit line (especially end of the line) will have a similar set of issues.

I’m curious on your opinion of the Shaq tower and the Gateway developments?

Pillars = yes please

Fruit house on broad street has good produce and is much needed in the area: I try to go there vs Whole Foods!

Anything that close to the station and the thousands of units that are being built is ripe for something to come in to that space

Relative newbie here, but live down the street and walk past the 7/11 frequently.

I have not seen that the business was closed by the city, rather it was announced they have shut down of their own accord:

Having multiple 7/11’s in such close proximity seems to be a foolish decision, driven by the franchise store operators/management: they are all competing for the same business.

Sales volume to justify any 24/7 operation, the wages, the utilities and dealing with inflation all contribute to making these types of business operate on razor thin margins, in what is a relatively high cost to operate location, proving a limited net benefit.

An alternative business (seems a great spot for a bar, coffee, small restaurant), could provide greater employment, increased tax revenue, and help build community in the downtown area in proximity to Penn.

With all the condo buildings being built the demand for “things to do” will increase exponentially and it’s an excellent location (in a nice building) that could offer the Ironbound and Newark something more than currently exists

Cocktails, cool people, cool vines on a Wednesday always delivers!