PHILADELPHIA-Beginning tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will question officials with the five firms vying for the remaining casino license in the city of Philadelphia.

BURLINGTON, NJ-Brokerage firm Newmark Associates Inc. of Hanover Township, reports it has exclusively brokered the sale of the former Macy's store at the Burlington Center Mall here.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ-Ashland Inc. has opened a new office and laboratory facility at the former Sanofi U.S. research complex here

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL-The senior retirement community Devonshire at PGA National, along with an associated assisted living and a skilled nursing facility that were the subject of a more than $158 million foreclosure action, have a new owner.

CHICAGO-Locally-based developer Smithfield Properties LLC has secured a $55-million construction loan for its planned 33-story rental apartment tower here.

NEW YORK CITY-The selection of Brooklyn Councilman David Greenfield as chairman of the influential Land Use Committee by City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is being viewed as a positive development for builders and real estate interests in the city.

NEW YORK CITY-While not expected to receive much fanfare, portions of the blue fence that for 13 years has fenced off the 16-acre World Trade Center redevelopment site from downtown are slated to be taken down this year.

ROSSLYN, VA-Former CEO of the Washington Post Don Graham has agreed to a deal to relocate his company, Graham Holdings, from offices in the District to Rosslyn later this year.