Real Estate News

As NAIOP, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association – New Jersey Chapter’s Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards gala approaches, the organization has revealed its 2026 Deal of the Year winners and finalists. The NAIOP NJ affair returns to The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset May 14. This year’s celebration will [...]

The basics: NJ AI Hub selects 14 startups for inaugural accelerator cohort Program powered by Plug and Play connects founders with mentors, investors Startups span healthcare, fintech, climate tech, enterprise AI Initiative aims to grow New Jersey’s AI ecosystem, drive innovation The New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Hub announced the 14 startups comprising the first cohort [...]

Local eateries are coming together to mark Passaic County Restaurant Week. Scheduled to run May 11–17, the promotion will include wallet-friendly prix-fixe menu options designed to appeal to a wide range of diners while also showcasing signature dishes. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary this year, participating restaurants will offer specials at [...]

American Water Works Co. and Essential Utilities Inc. have received the first regulatory approval for their proposed merger.  The Kentucky Public Service Commission approved the move, the companies announced April 22.  Camden-based American Water and Essential Utilities, headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pa., unveiled the proposed merger in October 2025.  The all-stock, tax-free transaction would create [...]

The basics: New Jersey City University president calls Kean merger a historic milestone Transition to Kean Jersey City set for summer 2026 Acebo highlights resilience amid financial challenges Message emphasizes mission, community, growth Following the latest approval of the merger with Kean University, New Jersey City University President Andrés Acebo wrote to the campus community. [...]

RH Outlet has arrived at 200 IKEA Drive in Paramus, taking over the former Sports Authority space. RIPCO Real Estate represented the tenant in the lease transaction for the 50,739-square-foot space at the Levin Management Corp.-managed property. The move brings RH Outlet (formerly Restoration Hardware) to one of the most prominent retail [...]

The basics: Allegiance Retail Services unveils Pathmark Daily small-format grocery concept First location opens May 1 in East Meadow, NY Stores emphasize convenience, value pricing, fresh essentials Concept reflects broader industry shift toward smaller grocery formats Iselin-based supermarket cooperative Allegiance Retail Services LLC is rolling out a small-format grocery concept. Designed to meet the needs of [...]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the expanded use of Johnson & Johnson’s Caplyta to help stop relapse in patients with schizophrenia. Regulators signed off April 24 on the New Brunswick-based pharma giant’s supplemental new drug application to add relapse prevention to Caplyta‘s label. The FDA previously approved the oral [...]

A New York City-born smash burger chain is supercharging its footprint in New Jersey. According to its website, 7th Street Burger expects the following grand openings: Hackensack (370 W. Pleasantview Ave.) – May 18 Union (2180 Route 22) – May 18 Brick (2791 Hooper Ave.) – Aug. 1 Princeton (124 Nassau St.) – Aug. 3 Founded [...]

A new high-rise with a Whole Foods on the ground floor has been approved for 2859-2873 Kennedy Boulevard. Image courtesy Handel Architects. The burgeoning Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City is about to transform even more than it has in recent years, following the green light for a mixed-use complex featuring a [...]