WASHINGTON, DC-Gallery Place, the 1.5-million-sf mixed-use destination near the MCI Center, opens its doors to home furnishings retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. The company debuts its first store in the District in a 50,000-sf space.

BETHESDA, MD-The 180,000-sf office building known as One Bethesda Center comes under new ownership in a $69-million transaction that just closed. The class A property is in the heart of this suburban Washington, DC suburb's central business district.

ARLINGTON, VA-The 250,000-sf 4401 Wilson Blvd. has landed another prelease. The owners are making room for management software provider Plateau Systems, which commits to 48,000 sf at the class A office property.

BALTIMORE-Plans are set for a new 200,000-sf central laboratory for the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The governor designates $9.4 million in the new FY 2007 budget proposal for the development of the $150-million facility.

BETHESDA, MD-A new tenant, Epok Inc, is all set to join the roster at Bethesda Towers as the software provider signs a six-year lease on 11,400 sf. The tenant's plan is to relocate from a smaller space nearby.

WALDORF, MD-A $17.5-million deal results in a change of ownership for Smallwood Village Center. The 198,000-sf retail property, developed in multiple phases between 1978 and 1986, is anchored by a 55,000-sf Safeway grocery store.

WALDORF, MD-A $17.5-million deal results in a change of ownership for Smallwood Village Center. The 198,000-sf retail property, developed in multiple phases between 1978 and 1986, is anchored by a 55,000-sf Safeway grocery store.

NORFOLK, VA-The 225,000-sf office building at 150 W. Main St. comes under new ownership, courtesy of a deal valued at $51 million. The 20-story tower, which is nearly fully leased, was developed four years ago at a cost of $40 million.