Local Planning & Retail Development: Stewart’s Shops plans to replace a West Lebanon gas station with a larger 4,500-square-foot convenience store, with Planning Board review expected soon and construction targeted for 2027. Property Management & Tech: New York AG antitrust scrutiny is reportedly probing Compass’s dominance in the residential market after its Anywhere acquisition, while a separate wave of proptech highlights AI property management tools and AI-driven asset management platforms. Housing Governance: Qatar’s cabinet approved an Owners’ Association bill to regulate property management and common-area maintenance in jointly owned developments. Commercial Leasing Uncertainty: Bethesda’s True Food Kitchen space is listed for lease, putting the restaurant’s local future in question. Financing & Deals: Slate Property Group secured $86.25M refinancing for the fully leased Dutch House apartments in Long Island City, and Embrace Boston bought two connected Downtown Crossing office buildings for $9.55M to expand its cultural hub. Public Safety & Disruption: A car crash and fire severely damaged a River Edge real estate building, forcing tenant evacuations. Crime & Tenancy: Police arrested a Berkeley man suspected of murdering his girlfriend in a California Street apartment after a property manager called authorities.