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Young Belair-Edison Resident is Thriving Entrepreneur

Calling an 11-year old an entrepreneur might seem like a bit of a stretch, but Jamaria Crump is the real deal. She’s the owner, baker, and visionary behind LemonTopia, and she’s taking the idea of a lemonade stand to a whole new level.

“People assume that Mommy is doing all the work,” says Jasmine Hall, Jamaria’s mother and business manager. “That’s just not true. Jamaria is very independent. I’m also not a baker.” Read More.

Farewell to our Executive Director

We have been honored to have Johnette Richardson as part of the BENI team for the last 15 years, 11 as the Executive Director. In that time both the organization and neighborhood have grown tremendously – from Main Street revitalization and home ownership attraction, to block beautification and capital-project art installations.
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Erdman Animal Hospital Grows with the Community

For more than 60 years, Erdman Animal Hospital has been an important thread in the fabric of the Belair-Edison community. Dr. Lance Keil, who took over his father’s business in 1987, says “My father wanted to open his practice in a neighborhood because he always felt that homeowners tend to be better neighbors.” Dr. Keil has grown it to the point where he now owns all three rowhomes the animal hospital occupies. Read More.

Click here to learn how to join the Main Street Community
at our available pop-up spaces.

This recently renovated 3 bedroom and 2 bath townhouse has an open concept, finished basement, and a rarely found attached garage. The finished basement features a fireplace and nook with a built-in bar for entertaining. The kitchen is finished with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Located on a Healthy Neighborhoods target block this property is eligible for Purchase-Rehab and Refinance-Rehab loans; offering below-market interest rates, free design advice, no private mortgage insurance requirement and more. Learn more about using a Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative (HNI) loan.

Get a virtual tour of 4203 Sheldon Avenue here.

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$2,500 Towards Home Purchase Through the Maryland Mortgage Program

Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is partnering with foundations, nonprofit organizations or local government who provide financial assistance for downpayment and settlement costs to homebuyers. DHCD will match a financial contribution provided by a participating Community Partner, dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500, to homebuyers who are eligible for and receive a Maryland Mortgage Program loan. Read More.

I Heart City Life Happy Hour
Friday, February 8
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

If you LOVE City Life—join Live Baltimore at Full Tilt Brewery for Happy Hour! For a $10 donation you will receive one glass and one draft beer. All proceeds directly benefit Live Baltimore’s mission to support thriving neighborhoods and grow the city’s residential population. Our happy hours travel around the city's 278 neighborhoods. R egister Today.

Pop-Up Tree Pruning
Saturday, February 16
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the Flowering Tree Trails of Baltimore & Friends of Herring Run Park for a fun and educational tree pruning workshop. You will learn how to prune young trees to remove sucker growth, and crossing and dead branches. This will help the trees develop good branch structure and storm resiliency. Tools and gloves will be provided. Meet at the corner of Parkside Drive and Sinclair Lane. R egister Today.

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Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc. (BENI) is a community-based nonprofit that works to foster an environment where residents, business owners, and stakeholders feel confident to invest their time, energy, and money into our thriving community.