WASHINGTON, DC-A good economy didn't buoy MeriStar Hospitality Corp. very much, as it posted funds from operations of about $57.1 million for the third quarter, which remained flat compared to the same period a year ago.

HOUSTON-Add the flavor of Chicago to a plate of New American cuisine and you've stumbled onto St. Pete's Dancing Marlin, downtown Houston's latest eatery. Dallas' Deep Elum culinary hit is prepping for a Nov. 14 opening at 300 Main St.

CHICAGO- The cellular service provider has signed a long-term lease renewal for over 94,000-sf at Citicorp Plaza in the O'Hare submarket. Romanek Properties says it's one of the largest leases signed in the submarket this year.

BOSTON-The state's environmental secretary Robert Durand rejected City Hall's compromise plan for the Fan Pier project. Chicago developer Nicholas Pritzker had threatened to pull out of the project if there were any more delays.