Prudential Center

This Tuesday, I made a trip to Newark for the Seton Hall vs. DePaul basketball game. I have been going to Seton Hall games for my whole life, from when they used to play at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford. I'm not too sure why I am a Pirates fan; maybe it's because they are from my home state of New Jersey; or because I've been attending their games for as long as I can remember. When I was told I was going to this game, I didn't think twice about it, "of course I'll go". As I was traveling through Newark towards Mulberry Street I noticed many vacant buildings and homeless people, which is pretty normal for Newark. But as we got closer to Broad street and the Prudential Center I noticed the city aspect of Newark. There was more liveliness to this area. Thinking back to before the Prudential Center opened it's doors in 2007, Newark was hurting and needed something to attract tourists. With the help of Mayor Cory Booker, the "Pru Center" helped Newark to get back on track to becoming a thriving city. Newark is now home to two professional sports teams, the Nets and the Devils. They also host Seton Hall basketball games, which are major D1 sports events. The Pru Center also hosts many major concerts throughout the year. One thing I've always thought that was cool about the Prudential Center is that the main concourse is lined with high school hockey jerseys from New Jersey. Overall I think the Prudential Center is great for Newark and is really helping the city get back on it's feet.