New Jersey
New Jersey officials vying for Philadelphia 76ers to open new arena in Garden State
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Leaders in New Jersey are in talks with the 76ers, hoping to convince them to move across the Delaware River to the Garden State.
It comes amid stalled plans for the proposed Sixers arena in Center City Philadelphia.
A spokesperson for the Sixers told Action News they want their own arena, and now it’s just a matter of where.
Philadelphia 76ers owner, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, has been working for years on proposals to build a new arena in Center City.
But with negotiations still up in the air, New Jersey is once again drawing up a game plan.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he’s approaching these conversations with conviction.
“We’re blessed with a good relationship with these guys, both the owners and the professionals who run the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and they own the Devils and the Sixers among other assets,” said Murphy.
The Sixers already moved their practice facility and corporate headquarters to Camden in 2016.
“We’ve been observing the lack of progress in Philadelphia and we said, ‘You know what, we’re going to raise this with them.’ And we’re serious about it and they seem to be serious about it,” said Murphy.
Another serious conversation has been putting the arena on the East Market Street Corridor, which would stand on the edge of Chinatown.
It continues to remain a concern among those who oppose it.
“There’s a lot of harm that could come from this. There’s a lot of ways that Chinatown could be wiped out a lot of folks could lose their homes and businesses,” said Vivian Chang, the executive director of Asian Americans United.
In a statement sent to Action News, a 76ers spokesperson said:
“We remain focused on bringing a state-of-the-art arena to Philadelphia as we have been for the last four years. We are hopeful to reach an agreement with the city this summer to ensure legislation is introduced in early September, which will allow the 76ers to open our new home in time for the 2031-32 NBA season.”
Fans we spoke with say they want the team to stay in Philadelphia.
“I love the Sixers, I don’t love the prospect of them leaving Philadelphia and moving to New Jersey,” said Sean Dalton from Manayunk.
“I’m not going to Jersey and neither should they,” said Tim Levy from Erdenheim.
The team’s spokesperson says their goal is to stay in the city, they just have to strike the right deal, and time is ticking.
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New Jersey
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New Jersey
Eastbound I-80 closed as sinkhole opens up in Morris County
Thursday, December 26, 2024 3:23PM
NewsCopter 7 was over the scene as crews worked to repair the sinkhole in Wharton, New Jersey.
WHARTON, New Jersey (WABC) — A sinkhole opened up on Interstate 80 in New Jersey during rush hour Thursday morning, shuttering eastbound lanes in Morris County.
The sinkhole opened up around 7:45 a.m. near Exit 34, swallowing a portion of the shoulder and encroaching on the right lane.
There is no word on how long the emergency repairs will take.
Drivers should plan to take the following detour:
- Motorists on I-80 eastbound are being directed to take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta
- Stay right following signs for Route 15/Jefferson/Dover/Sparta
- Stay in the left lane on North Main Street to Route 15 southbound/To I-80/Dover
- Merge onto Route 15 southbound
- Stay left to take the exit to I-80 eastbound
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What is digital ID and why doesn’t New Jersey have it?
California DMV rolls out digital driver’s license pilot program
Program allows a driver’s license on your phone. Director of California’s DMV talks about how it works, how it transforms airport check-in experience.
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In the age of digital wallets and contactless convenience, a growing number of states are embracing the option to add driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet.
These digital IDs can be added to iPhone users’ Wallet app alongside digital credit cards, boarding passes and event tickets.
New Jersey, though, isn’t one of them.
What states have Apple Wallet IDs?
As of now, several states have partnered with Apple to enable digital IDs. They can be added directly to Apple Wallet and used in airports, businesses, or government offices.
For instance, TSA checkpoints at several airports, including LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty, already take digital IDs, and more are being added.
But, New Jersey doesn’t yet have digital driver’s licenses.
In early 2024, state lawmakers moved a bill directing the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission to develop digital driver’s licenses. But that measure gives the state six years to make it happen. The bill is winding its way through the legislative process.
Apple, though, continues to expand partnerships with more states to create Wallet-compatible IDs.
Connecticut, for example, was one of the first states to announce a digital ID rollout but hasn’t yet launched it. Lawmakers in West Virginia, New Mexico and Montana have said digital driver’s licenses are a priority.
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