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Hospitality & Tourism
EDA approves $4 million grant to expand Showboat family entertainment hub in Atlantic City

A major expansion is coming to Atlantic City’s Showboat Resort, now a family entertainment destination, with the help of more than $4 million in newly approved funding by the state.

Professional Services
DIGroup leader Myers wins ‘Diversity in Business’ honor from Philly business journal

The Philadelphia Business Journal has recognized Vince Myers, president and cofounding principal of DIGroup Architecture, as a 2025 Diversity in Business honoree.

Government & Public Policy
Towns say they’ll appeal after judge rejects bid to halt state’s new affordable housing law

A coalition of two dozen towns vowed to appeal after a judge denied its request to pause the rollout of New Jersey’s new affordable housing law, in a move that allows state officials to proceed even as the court prepares for additional arguments in the case.

Hospitality & Tourism
Developer eyes Q1 groundbreaking for Monopoly-inspired ‘Top Hat’ hotel in Atlantic City

A new boutique hotel with a distinctive Monopoly-inspired design is coming to Atlantic City under a project that could break ground in the months ahead.

Editor’s Note
The best of The Briefing 2024

With the holidays upon us, we’re excited to bring you a look back at our top stories of 2024, including our most-read items and a few editor’s picks. You can catch up on our daily “best of” emails below. We will also keep you updated in the event of any breaking news.

Editor’s Note
The year in cover stories

We’re especially proud of the stories that anchor our monthly print edition, where we often go in depth on some of the timeliest and most important stories in New Jersey commercial real estate. Here is a look back at our cover stories for 2024.

Current Issue
Owners Council Q&A: Mark Shearer

Tenant activity for industrial has increased over the past few months and is closer to historic norms. We are seeing increased activity in the capital markets.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves $17.7 million Aspire award for Camden affordable housing, health center project

A development group has secured a nearly $18 million state tax credit award for a plan to build 30 units of affordable housing and a new health center in Camden’s Parkside neighborhood.

Retail
Valley Bank opens new Norwood branch after deal brokered by The Goldstein Group, JLL

Valley Bank has opened the doors to a new 2,800-square-foot branch location in northern Bergen County, having leased the space earlier this year.

Current Issue
Owners Council Q&A: Jack Morris

I’ll always be bullish on New Jersey. As with any market, we may need to endure some ups and downs, but our state’s fundamentals give us a high floor and a very high ceiling. Qualities like access to New York City, a highly trained workforce, great medical facilities and care, an array of recreational assets and municipalities that are attractive to families give New Jersey long-term appeal. Also, citizens value safety and security, and I want to give kudos to the incredible law enforcement professionals who serve our communities in New Jersey each and every day.