LEDYARD, CT-The owner of the Foxwoods Resorts Casino here, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, reports it has struck an agreement to restructure approximately $2.3 billion in debt with more than 100 creditors.

WASHINGTON, DC-Howard University has parted ways with the Cohen Cos. on a planned town center project that was envisioned to bring 445 apartments and a grocery store to Georgia Avenue here.

WASHINGTON, DC-The National Trust for Historic Preservation is moving its headquarters to 35,000 square feet of space at the Watergate office building.

PHILADELPHIA-Today was the opening for the $100-million, 34-story luxury apartment building at 2116 Chestnut St. here. Tenants began moving into rental units in the first 14 floors of the building.

PHILADELPHIA-The Archdiocese of Philadelphia hopes to sell eight properties via auction next month.

PARAMUS, NJ-Vornado Realty Trust reports it will post a $36.8 million loss in the second quarter due to its 32.6% share in Wayne, NJ-based retailer Toys “R” Us.

NEW YORK CITY-Five industrial properties of former Vertis Communications in Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Ontario will be sold through a bankruptcy sale process.

NORWALK, CT-One of the world's largest investors in real estate, GE Capital, is planning to ramp up its lending this year as demand increases and costs rise in the CMBS market.