🌱 Patch AM: Bat Found At Bel Air School Tests Positive For Rabies

Also, don’t miss The Children's Playhouse of Maryland - Billy Elliot The Musical - LIVE ON STAGE on the Bel Air Patch calendar

NYT Best Restaurant + Holiday Maker Mart Moves + PepsiCo Layoffs: MD Business News

Last week's business headlines include layoffs at PepsiCo, Holiday Maker Mart moves to a new location and a planned fusion tea house.

Tickets for DEATH BECOMES HER at the Hippodrome are on sale now

Tony Award-winning, drop-dead hilarious musical comedy to play in Baltimore Feb. 2-7, 2027 for eight performances only

MD Children’s Hospital Among The Best In The Country: U.S. News

This children's hospital is ranked 1st in Maryland and 4th in the Mid-Atlantic region, and nationally in 10 pediatric specialties.

2026 Autumnal Equinox Is Tuesday: When It Will Feel Like Fall In MD

Fall brings pumpkin patch visits, apple orchard trips, fall festivals, changing of the leaves, bonfires and more in Maryland.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in The Wall Street Journal: How to talk to your parents about money without shutting

The conversation usually fails on tone, not content. Start with the bills, not the will.

Bat Found At Bel Air School Tests Positive For Rabies

County health officials confirmed that a bat found at a Bel Air school tested positive for rabies.

Harford Community College Holds Completion Ceremony for CNA, Dental Assistant and Paramedic Programs

The event was hosted by the College’s Division of Nursing and Allied Health Professions.

🌱 Patch AM: Rabies Cases Prompt Nationwide Health Advisory: What That Means For MD

And on the Bel Air Patch calendar - Maple Border Farm Corn Maze — Opening Weekend

New Traffic Pattern On I-95 Affects Harford Co. Drivers

State transportation officials say a new traffic pattern will take effect in the overnight Thursday and be ready for drivers Friday morning.

Nationwide Rabies Advisory Issued As Maryland Cases Buck U.S. Trend

A nationwide health advisory is in place for rabies. Here's how Maryland's cases compare and how the state is battling to keep them at bay.

Gun Brought To Joppatowne HS By Student

A student has been taken into custody after a loaded handgun was found on the teen as the 15-year-old tried going into Joppatowne HS.

🌱 Patch AM: Bell Tower At Historic Joppatowne Church To Be Reconstructed

Coming up: Maple Border Farm Corn Maze — Opening Weekend on the Bel Air Patch calendar

6 MD Billionaires Worth Combined $30B Make Exclusive Forbes 400

Six Marylanders have landed a spot on Forbes top 400 richest people in the world. See who made the list and how they made their money.

Harford County Earns National Award for Innovative Program Serving Senior Citizens

Harford County’s BLOOM Project earned national recognition receiving the 2026 Aging Innovations & Achievement Award from USAging.

Bell Tower At Historic Joppatowne Church To Be Reconstructed

The Harford County Historic Preservation Commission has approved a reconstruction plan to dismantle and rebuild the church's bell tower.

🌱 Patch AM: What Bel Air parents should do after a rabid bat at school

You won’t want to miss Maple Border Farm Corn Maze — Opening Weekend on the Bel Air Patch calendar

Hello Harford Wins National Award

Hello Harford, the destination marketing organization for Harford County, has earned a national award for its work.

Harford County Extends Ag Education and Outreach Grant Deadline to September 30

Harford County extends the Ag Education and Outreach grant application deadline from Sept. 15 to Sept. 30, 2026.

Aberdeen Man Fatally Shoots Himself After Killing Woman: Police

An Aberdeen man reportedly fatally shot himself in the woods after police say he fatally shot a woman.

An Evening of Jazz at Harford Community College

Harford Community College music faculty member and bassist Phil Ravita returns to Joppa Hall with his group, Ravita Jazz.

Harford County College and Career Fair on October 7

The event will bring together representatives from dozens of top schools, industries, government, and military organizations.

🌱 Patch AM: Crash on Bel Air Road sends one person to critical condition

And on the Bel Air Patch calendar - Maple Border Farm Corn Maze — Opening Weekend

Press Release Bel Air Art Festival

Bel Air Art Festival 2026

Harford County Earns National Award for “Hello Harford” Tourism Marketing

Harford County earned a 2026 NACo Achievement Award for Hello Harford, its destination marketing organization supporting local tourism.

Aberdeen Man, 70, Fires Shotgun And Hits Home

A 70-year-old Aberdeen man was arrested after police say he fired his shotgun and hit a home and a traffic sign.

🌱 Patch AM: What investigators say about the fatal pedestrian crash on Royal Oak Drive

Also check out Maple Border Farm Corn Maze — Opening Weekend on the Bel Air Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 81-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Bel Air: Sheriff

Make time for HGH Mechanical and PurpleFridays Launch $500 Cash Weekly Ravens Contest on the Bel Air Patch calendar

81-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Bel Air: Sheriff

Joanne Philipovich, 81, died after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in front of her Bel Air home, authorities said.

Coffee Shop Opens + Food Celebration + New Spot For Founding Farmers: MD Business News

Farmer-owned Founding Farmers sets up shop in District Heights, Taste of Bethesda plans unveiled, coffee shop opens In Annapolis.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in US News: The gas pump isn't where the oil shock ends

Higher oil prices act like a regressive tax. Here's the household move that actually helps.

Hard Freeze Takes Bite Out Of MD Apple Crop But Many Orchards Still Open

A hard freeze in late spring wiped out many apple crops at Maryland's orchards, but there still are places to pick apples.

COVID-19 Rates Growing In 48 States: What To Know About Vaccines In MD

The CDC has not issued vaccination recommendations for the 2026-27 season. Its most recent guidance calls for people to decide on their own.

Land With Forests, Vernal Pools Added To Anita C. Leight Estuary Center In Abingdon

The Anita C. Leight Estuary Center in Abingdon recently bought a chunk of land from the Harford Land Trust.

Entries Needed For 36th Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade

Applications are being accepted now for the 36th annual Bel Air Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for Dec. 6.

Artists Capture Beauty Of Harford Co. During 12th Annual Plein Air Festival

More than 100 artists from across the U.S. are in Harford Co. for the 12th annual Harford Plein Air Festival. Watch them paint, buy artwork.

Major Maryland Retailers To Use Tariff Refunds To Lower Prices: See Details

Some of the major retailers using tariff refunds to cut prices or absorb rising freight and fuel costs including Walmart, E.l.f. Beauty.

Rabies Bait Map Released For Harford County

The environmental health team started placing rabies baits across Harford Co. Friday. A map shows where they'll go.

Cirque Kalabante - World of Words at the Amoss Center

Get ready for a vibrant stage experience that transcends language!

Harford Co. Ceremony Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks

A Sept. 11 memorial will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Harford County Fairgrounds Equestrian Center on Tollgate Road in Bel Air.