PHILADELPHIA-As evidence of the continuing appetite for Center City living, 113 units of the 130-unit condominium that was converted from former Metropolitan Hospital sell in the first five hours of the grand opening.

WEST CHESTER, PA-The retailer of electronic games aims to add more "value-conscious" customers and older kids.

EXTON, PA-Othera Pharmaceuticals inks a long-term lease for 7,000 sf of office and lab space in Whiteland Business Park here for its headquarters. It raised $16 million in venture capital to develop treatments for ophthalmic disorders.

WARRENDALE, PA-In a stunning recovery, the teen retailer says decisions regarding its Canadian chain and a new concept are imminent.

PHILADELPHIA-Although the overall availability rate in the Downtown office market slipped almost one percentage to 17.7% in third quarter, many class A buildings have huge blocks to fill--2.4 million sf is available in just five major buildings.

PHILADELPHIA-For the first time in more than a decade, dignitaries gathered to see the top steel beam of a new Downtown office building glide into place as Brandywine revived the city's once-ritual "topping out" ceremony.

HARRISBURG, PA-Under the agreement, PennRock's 17 Blue Ball National Bank offices will operate as a division of Community Banks. The combined company will have 67 branches in 11 counties throughout Central Pennsylvania with one in Maryland.

PHILADELPHIA-Brian Friedman leaves Tower Investments to become VP and general counsel at AMC Delancey; O'Neill Properties recruits two former Progress Bank executives for new VP posts, and Summit Management and Realty Co. expands staff.