Retail
L+M, Pierson Commercial lease up retail space at iconic Hahne & Co. project in Newark

Pierson Commercial has completed the lease-up of nearly 30,000 square feet of retail space at Hahne & Co., the landmark project in downtown Newark by L+M Development Partners.

Office
Social work agencies take space at Paramount Assets tower in Newark, CBRE says

An affiliate of Paramount Assets has filled nearly 7,000 square feet in Newark after leasing space to two growing social work organizations, according to a CBRE brokerage team.

Events
Is Newark a magnet for capital? Yes, but it’s complicated.

It was a reminder of Newark’s allure as a destination for those who see the value of its workforce, transit access and deep network of anchor institutions. Capturing that upside is far more complicated, according to panelists who explained why and how developers, investors and other stakeholders are making deals work in the city.

Professional Services
MSW’s Garlick named partner, vice chair of land use, zoning and redevelopment practice

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP has announced a new partner, elevating Thomas S. Garlick while naming him to leadership roles with two key practice areas.

Events
Newark Summit returns Feb. 9, with all-star panels and more than 1,200 slated to attend

Business leaders will descend on New Jersey’s largest city in less than a month as the Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking returns for a third year.

Retail
CBRE: Restaurant, lounge leases 4,200 sq. ft. at restored Kislak Building in Newark

A new eatery is coming to downtown Newark after taking space at a historic commercial building that’s now home to high-end apartments, in a deal arranged by CBRE.

Industrial
Deugen, Devli lease Port Newark industrial site to major seafood company, AI Group says

A joint venture has landed a tenant for a nearly seven-acre industrial site in Newark’s port district, in a deal arranged by Advance Industrial Group and The Blau & Berg Co.

Finance & Capital Markets
SK, Berger land $250 million in financing for 396-unit Newark rental project, W&D says

A joint venture’s plan to bring nearly 400 new apartments to downtown Newark is advancing with more than $250 million in capital commitments arranged by Walker & Dunlop.

Top News
Developer, public officials break ground on $125 million Lionsgate film studio in Newark

Construction is underway on a project that will bring Lionsgate to a new studio campus in Newark while bringing new life to a former public housing complex in the South Ward.

Cover Story
Culture campus: Newark Museum update marks latest milestone as $100 million mixed-use project takes shape around it

New Jersey’s oldest museum has undergone a significant upgrade, solidifying its commitment to serve as a dynamic cultural hub for the region and beyond. It also is considered the cornerstone of the $100 million, blended-use project that’s poised to link two downtown neighborhoods.