MIAMI-Although its general manager is hopeful it can reopen next week, the National Hotel in Miami Beach has shut down and dismissed its staff due to its failure to pass city safety inspections.

DETROIT –A bankruptcy court judge could rule today whether Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder can be insulated from litigation in connection with the city of Detroit's Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing earlier this month.

NEW YORK CITY-Malkin Holdings, which is attempting to form a $5-billion real estate investment trust anchored by the Empire State Building, reveals in an SEC filing that a bidder has emerged for the second largest building in the portfolio.

NEW YORK CITY-Kate Spade New York is expanding by 39,000 square feet at 2 Park Ave., which brings the women's apparel design firm's space at the property to more than 135,000 square feet.

CLARKSBURG, MD-New recommendations made by Montgomery County planning staff for new construction in Clarksburg Town Center would drastically impact the scope of a project planned by Bloomfield Hills, MI-based homebuilder Pulte Homes.

PHILADELPHIA-Independence Blue Cross has extended its more than 800,000-square-foot lease at the 1901 Market Street building in Center City.

TRENTON-Although New Jerseys' economy has shown some positive momentum, not all sectors of the economy are firing on all cylinders.

NEW YORK CITY-After state health officials rejected a restructuring plan, Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn has until Thursday to submit a revised closure plan to the State Department of Health.