Office
Paramount Assets, Girl Scouts host ‘wall-breaking’ for new leadership center in Newark

Paramount Assets has kicked off a project in Newark that will create a new program and events hub for some 13,000 Girl Scouts and 9,000 adult volunteers in the region.

Government & Public Policy
State OKs $22 million Aspire package for Newark health care center project

State officials have given a major boost to another development in Newark, approving a nearly $22 million tax credit award for a new ground-up health care project in the South Ward.

Professional Services
Mahoney named principal with Gensler’s Morristown office

Gensler has named longtime architect Erin Mahoney as the latest principal in its Morristown office, touting her technical prowess and her more than 25 years of experience.

Industrial
Blau & Berg: Warehousing, distribution user acquires 12,000 sq. ft. Newark industrial building

The longtime owners of a 12,000-square-foot industrial building in Newark have sold the facility, according to a brokerage team with The Blau & Berg Co.

Government & Public Policy
EDA approves $74 million tax credit, boosting award for planned 207-unit Newark high-rise

A project that would bring more than 200 new apartments to downtown Newark is moving ahead with expanded support from the state, securing approvals for up to $74 million in Aspire tax credits from the Economic Development Authority.

Professional Services
McCarter & English adds Lyons as partner in real estate, cannabis groups

McCarter & English has announced the addition of Richard G. Lyons as a partner in its real estate and cannabis practices.

Health Care & Education
Onyx welcomes JAG Physical Therapy to The Junction at Gateway Center in Newark

Onyx Equities has welcomed JAG Physical Therapy to Newark’s Gateway Center, marking the latest addition to the revamped retail lineup at the four-building office complex.

Professional Spotlight
Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners

MINNO & WASKO’s staff has extensive experience in all forms of residential, hospitality and mixed-use construction. “Our designs are responsive to each individual market and are unique in creating projects that have lasting value to Owners and residents.” “We are about place-making and streetscape animation.”

Office
JLL: ‘Premier’ office buildings still shining in New Jersey with lower vacancy, higher rents than other Class A properties

Only a third of northern and central New Jersey’s top office buildings are less than 10 years old or have been significantly improved within that span — but their owners are reaping the benefits.

Professional Services
Garlick, Lyons join MSW to expand firm’s real estate development, construction law teams

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP has further bolstered its team of real estate attorneys with the addition of Thomas S. Garlick as counsel and Robert M. Lyons as an associate.