March 10, 2010 ─ Jon M. Laria, a partner in the Real Estate Department of the law firm of Ballard Spahr LLP, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc.

Healthy Neighborhoods helps strong but undervalued Baltimore neighborhoods increase home values, market their communities, create high standards for property improvements, and forge strong connections among neighbors. As part of its many services, Healthy Neighborhoods provides below market financing and grants to homeowners and rehabbers, develops community projects that promote positive images for neighborhoods, and supports partnerships between communities and philanthropies.

Source: Ballard Spahr LLP