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BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Sprouts Farmers Market has signed a lease for a 28,750 s/f store at Somerset Shopping Center in Bridgewater, marking a transformative addition to the 219,000 s/f community shopping center and introducing a new grocery anchor to the property. Levin Management Corporation (LMC) serves as the leasing and managing agent for the Bridgewater property, which is located directly on Rte. 202/206 near the Somerville Circle. LMC leasing representatives Vanessa Kelty an

Reading, PA — The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will convene state and industry leaders for a Legislative Roundtable focused on strengthening the healthcare workforce pipeline in Berks County. Titled “Healthcare Workforce Pipeline: From Education to Employment in Berks County,” the event will feature remarks from Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks, 11th District), Rep. David Zimmerman (R-Lancaster, 99th District), and Kristen Rodack, executive deputy secretary of the Pennsy

By Tony Grant, A&G Real Estate Partners Retail chains can gain an edge by thinking of their leases as strategic assets rather than mere liabilities, advised an executive from national advisory firm A&G Real Estate Partners. “That might sound like verbal jiujitsu, but the right approach can help you achieve real-world outcomes like reducing your occupancy costs or reinvesting in your stores,” advised A&G senior managing director Tony Grant in an Expert Viewpoints piece for Cha

Network at the 2026 Annual Golf, Tennis, and Pickleball Outing on Monday, June 15, 2026 Morristown, NJ — The Industrial and Office Real Estate Brokers Association (IOREBA) will host its 2026 Annual Golf, Tennis, and Pickleball Outing on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Morris County Golf Club in Morristown. A longstanding tradition for the organization, the outing brings together commercial real estate professionals from across the region for a full day of networking, recreation

PRINCETON, NJ — KSS Architects has promoted Alicia Heinsen, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, to partner. A leader within the firm for almost two decades, Heinsen has guided the design and delivery of more than 10 million s/f of transformative work across the commercial, industrial, and workplace sectors. Heinsen’s promotion reflects her tactful project leadership, exemplary drive, and intuitive appreciation for client and project needs. She is a practice builder whose leadership strengthen

Firm adds Ashley Celinski and Ian Ouwerkerk PHILADELPHIA, PA — JLL Capital Markets announced that Ashley Celinski and Ian Ouwerkerk will join the firm as co-heads of agency lending production. The appointments mark a significant expansion of JLL’s agency lending capabilities as the firm shifts toward a more competitive and scalable operating model. “We’re pleased to welcome Ashley and Ian to our agency lending platform,” said executive managing director Gerard Sansosti, to wh

Teterboro, NJ — NAI James E. Hanson announced that Russell “Pepe” Smith has joined the firm’s Institutional Services Group as an analyst. In his new role, Smith will support the team with a focus on underwriting, valuation, and market analysis, while also supporting brokerage and transaction execution for industrial assets throughout the Tri-State region. Smith joined NAI James E. Hanson in November 2025 as an associate, specializing in the leasing and sales of office and ind

Philadelphia, PA — DIGroup Architecture (DIG) has announced that Anthony Covington has been named director of business development, Philadelphia region. In this role, the life-long Philadelphia native will focus on cultivating awareness of the firm, building new relationships and maintaining existing client partnerships throughout the greater Philadelphia market. Covington will support business development efforts across a range of sectors, including K-12 and higher educatio