Educational opportunities, live music, beer, wine and children's entertainment are on tap this June at the Bel Air Farmers' Market. The market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays in the parking lot of the Mary Risteau building at 2 S. Bond Street. Read on...
Twenty-seven Hometown Heroes banners have been hung on light poles along Main Street downtown. The banners are a Bel Air Downtown Alliance initiative to honor military service members, veterans and first responders. Read on...
The Chesapeake Bay-themed water feature at Rockfield Park playground opened just in time for summer vacation. Shamrock Park playground upgrades are progressing with a June 10 finish projected. Homestead Park is set to close May 30 for major renovations. Read on...
Do you know of a business or individual in Bel Air who has made outstanding contributions or given great service to the community? If so, you have until July 15 to nominate them for Business of the Year or Citizen of the Year. Read on...
The Board of Town Commissioners approved naming Angela Robertson, who has worked for the town since 2012, as the new economic development director during their May 15 meeting. Read on...
The town's real property tax rate will remain the same in fiscal 2024, but officials project revenue will increase, in line with the growth in property values as assessed by the state. Read on...
The playground at Shamrock Park will close on May 10 for up to five weeks of construction work. New handicap-accessible equipment will be installed, along with a pathway between Lee Way and Pennsylvania Avenue. Read on...
The monthly First Fridays celebration, brought to you by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance with support from multiple local businesses, kicks off for 2023 on Friday, May 5 in the parking lot at 121 S. Main St., next to Das Bierhalle. Read on...
Residents can support pollinating insects – including butterflies and a moth called the ‘Bel Air Five’ – this spring by putting plants native to Maryland in their gardens and yards. Native plants will be available at the Bel Air Garden Mart on May 19. Read on...
The Pineapple Band helped launch the Bel Air Recreation Committee’s ‘Music in the Park” spring and summer 2023 concert series Wednesday, April 26 in Shamrock Park. Read on...
The town’s Board of Appeals unanimously approved, during its meeting Thursday, April 20, a special exception allowing for the development of a 32-bed assisted living facility in the 900 block of South Main Street. Read on...
Town officials will hold a public information session on May 22 to get feedback on plans to narrow Thomas and George Streets in the area of Plumtree Park. Officials also plan to build a pedestrian pathway from Kelly Fields to Plumtree Park. Read on...
CASA of Harford County held its annual pinwheel vigil on the grounds of the Harford County Courthouse in Bel Air on Wednesday, April 12 to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which falls in April. Read on...
Check out our profile of Trish Heidenreich, who recently retired after 17 years as Bel Air’s economic development director. The town is currently interviewing candidates to be her successor. Read on...
The Town of Bel Air’s $23.4 million draft budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is available for public viewing. The next public hearing on the budget will be May 15. Read on...
The Town of Bel Air will celebrate its 150th Anniversary in 2024 and is seeking logo design submissions to commemorate this historic occasion! Read on...
