Newark is a city in New Castle County, in the Philadelphia-Camden metro area. The City is on a white Clay Creek. Newark enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. It has mild winters, pleasant summers and wonderful spring. The city is a tourist’s favorite destination as it offers tax free shopping, dining and entertainment. It also houses some of the best parks of Delaware which include White Clay Creek State Park. Some of the other attractions include Brandywine Valley’s museums, Delaware’s Hagley and Winterthur Museums.

Elevation: 125 feet

Land area: 8.9 square miles

Latitude: 39.68 N, Longitude: 75.76 W

Population: 30,060 (as on July 2005)

Local festivals include:

• Newark Film Festival - Sept. 7, 2006
  
  
• Oktoberfest - Sept. 15-17, 2006