Putting Down Roots in Canton: Meet the Woman Behind The Forest

Putting Down Roots in Canton: Meet the Woman Behind The Forest

The Forest Baltimore is celebrating one year in Canton, and we’re marking the milestone by getting to know the woman behind the business. Owner Christina Betancourt Johnson, founder and CEO of Standard Wellness Maryland, leads the first African American and Latina majority-owned, vertically integrated cannabis company in the country and is Maryland’s first vertically integrated social equity licensee. We sat down with Christina to reflect on her first year in Canton, why she chose our neighborhood, and what it has been like connecting with the community.

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Business Spotlight My Salon Suite

Business Spotlight My Salon Suite

My Salon Suite offers prime salon suite rentals for beauty, health, and wellness professionals, featuring uniquely designed, upscale spaces that inspire creativity and professionalism. My Salon Suite connects professionals and clients through personalized services delivered in private, luxurious studios.

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Neighborhood Notes: February 2026

Neighborhood Notes: February 2026

The Music on the Square Concert features Across The Harbor on Saturday, February 7 with two shows, 4 and 8 pm. This musical confluence melds Baltimore’s singer-songwriters with instrumentalists rooted in Bluegrass, Irish, and Old-Time traditions. Hear the songs of The Honey Dewdrops & Caleb Stine, each with a unique twist.

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