Moving Guides|New Jersey|Newark|Neighborhoods|Broadway
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Diane Briante
New Jersey Local Expert

Last Modified: January 22, 2026

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Broadway Neighborhood Overview

12of 16 Newark Neighborhoods

Not Broadway—Cherry Fest, Cathedral Shade.

🧭Bordered by: Passaic River and Route 21 east, Branch Brook Park and Newark Light Rail west, Clay Street and I-280 south, Grafton Avenue and the Belleville border north

📌Widely recognized as the place for: red sauce and salsa battles

👕You can spot a Broadway local by: Yankees cap, bakery box, parade patience

👍Locals live here because: river breezes and Branch Brook cherry drama

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Route 21 sirens, cryptic parking signs

✨The overall feel is: Gritty brick rows loud heart

Neighborhood Hotspots: Riverfront Park, Casa d’Paco, Branch Brook Park East

Late night empanadas, river views, bocce trash talk

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Some of the Broadway hotspots include: Branch Brook Park, Belleville restaurants (nearby), McCarter Highway riverfront access, Newark Light Rail (Branch Brook Park station area), and Broadway shopping corridor.
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Diane Briante — New Jersey Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

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Moving to Broadway - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Newark or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Newark guide for the big-picture view — or compare Broadway against other parts of the city in our Newark neighborhood guide.