CHICAGO-The University of Chicago briefed city and state officials Thursday on a plan to develop a research and development and supercomputing center here.

TRENTON, NJ-A Washington, DC advocacy group is releasing a report today criticizing five state job incentive programs, including those in the Garden State, claiming they are engaging in “jobs fraud.”

BALTIMORE-The Maryland Court of Appeals has ruled that the mixed-use 25h Street Station redevelopment project, which includes a new Walmart, can move forward.

ANNAPOLIS, MD-A bill has been introduced in the General Assembly that would allow commercial developers in Maryland to claim a state tax credit.

PHILADELPHIA-The City of Philadelphia and US Airways announced they have agreed to terms on a two-year lease extension for Philadelphia International Airport that will facilitate $734 million in new capital investment at the airport.

PASSAIC, NJ-The Passaic City Council has approved a repayment schedule for a developer who plans to convert a landmark building in the city into a medical arts facility.

PATERSON, NJ-Greenbaum Interiors, whose clients have included kings of the court and the silver screen, has announced plans to shutter its massive showroom in Paterson for smaller space in Bergen County.

NEW YORK CITY-Catholic Charities has reportedly signed a lease for 25,000 sf at 80 Maiden Lane and will be bring three of its community service organizations to the building.