— A big box store with just about everything A public meeting in Abingdon Thursday night gave way for interested neighbors to share their concerns Some told WMAR they are excited at the prospect of a Costco but not everyone's ready for a proposed development's impact on traffic because we were Costco members and gave it up," explained Kathy Carter The nearest Costco location is about half an hour south of Bel Air in White Marsh but I am also empathetic to the needs and the traffic conditions for the local residents," Carter added Traffic was a central concern as dozens packed a fire company room in Abingdon Thursday; designs for the 22.5-acre plot were on display as attendees walked in also known as Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway We have a lot of traffic in the area right now so it's going to impact whatever goes there," said Bill Wehland a Bel Air resident just over a quarter mile away from the proposed location Many neighbors WMAR spoke with were not opposed to Costco in Harford County "We want to hear the concerns—the intersections people are really concerned with—and then we can address those in the traffic report," said Joseph Snee "We're just getting started," Costco added "I want to emphasize that this process is the first step in a long process We have a traffic engineer; they are working with [Harford] County We happen to pay for it- but it's all controlled by the county The county dictates what intersections to study and then we come back with what that shows and then we resolve it through mitigation." Snee estimates the project could come to form in two or three years 2024 at 3:51 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The new Bel Air location also is hiring with approximately 30 positions per location MD — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a new location in Bel Air that started serving menu favorites and a new limited time only item as of July 31 Chipotle Mexican Grill is open daily from 10:45 a.m The new Bel Air location will offer regular menu items such as customizable burritos The chain has two other restaurants nearby in Fallston and at 5 Bel Air South Parkway in Bel Air The restaurant also is hiring with approximately 30 positions per location. To apply for a position, click here Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMARTINEZ (WRDW/WAGT) - The Columbia County Planning Commission voted in favor of a proposed retail development project in Martinez during its meeting Thursday evening Local Axis Real Estate Partners had petitioned to rezone six adjoining parcels five on South Belair Road and one on Colonial Road from R-2 Single-family Residential and P-1 Professional to Community Commercial Axis’ plans for the site show three square foot buildings The rezoning request also asks for conditional use for single-family residential for five years to enable the developer to collect rent and cover the cost of holding the properties during the multi-phase construction An accompanying variance request seeks to reduce the separation requirements for a drive thru and to allow for a stormwater detention within the buffer told the commissioners that the firm has been in discussions with potential tenants massage or tattoo parlors occupying the retail spaces “We are cognizant of the character of the neighborhood what is already there,” said Lakhany to the commissioners “We are definitely deliberate in what type of tenants and what type of tenant mix will be there We are not some development company out of town We’re based right here in Columbia County.” While no one present at the meeting opposed the requests Martinez resident Charles Petrie spoke in favor telling the board that he grew up on South Belair Road near the subject properties and that he has family that lives there currently “We used to could play in the street and somebody would just holler ‘car!’ Now you’re taking your life in your hands checking your mail,” said Petrie noting how South Belair has become thoroughfare from Evans toward Fort Eisenhower “I think that the development of this is inevitable and I think it’d be a good place to put businesses.” a real estate agent involved with the transaction of the property telling the commissioners that Carol Chase one of the homeowners of the subject properties and one of the applicants of the rezoning request has been trying to “get out of that house” for the last 15 of the 53 years she has lived there because of surrounding development and resulting traffic increases when somebody yells ‘car!’ it means you’re getting run over when you get your mail,” he said “We have to consider obviously the needs of the community but I think the needs of the community in this case are better served by bringing goods and service that might actually make the neighborhood more walkable.” the Planning Commission would vote unanimously (save for Commissioner Ryan Cato who was absent) to recommend approval of both the rezoning and variance requests — $1.50 hot dogs could be coming to Bel Air A preliminary plan to bring a Costco Wholesale store to Bel Air is set to be discussed next month It will be presented at a community input meeting Residents can learn more about the plan and make comments and suggestions The Costco at Bel Air Village would go on a 22.5-acre lot at MD State Route 24 This would be the first Costco in Harford County Maryland’s population continues to grow by at least 7% each decade It is the 22nd fast-growing state in the nation relative to its population The “biggest” cities (incorporated) and areas (unincorporated) Source: Quick Facts Featured photo shows the city of Baltimore, by @DronifyDMV. Information courtesy of Maryland.gov (WBFF) - Police in Harford County are seeking information after a man was fatally struck in an overnight hit-and-run in downtown Bel Air Bel Air police responded to South Main Street between Office Street and Pennsylvania Avenue for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle Officers found a 24-year-old Bel Air man lying in the roadway The victim was injured after being struck and dragged by a vehicle Witnesses said the victim was struck by a pick-up truck that continued north on Main Street after the crash Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to call Bel Air Police Department at 410-638-4500 or Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland — Chipotle celebrated the last day of July by opening a brand new restaurant in Bel Air The new location is at 2699 Tobin Crossing Chipotle says each restaurant employs about 30 people The chain has two other restaurants nearby in Fallston and on Bel Air South Parkway To apply for a position, click here 2020 at 3:40 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Trump supporters in Harford County will converge around MD 924 on Saturday MD — Supporters of President Donald Trump will wave signs off MD 924 this weekend The event will take place across from Wegmans It is organized by Harford County for Trump The sign waving in Harford County is planned for 8:45 to 10 a.m Harford County for Trump hosted a drive rally and sign-waving event outside its headquarters on Belair Road This weekend Maryland will have several Trump car caravans around the state Harford County for Trump invites people to come buy flags signs and Trump gear at its Belair Road headquarters 2023 at 10:20 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Rite Aid's bankruptcy filing means six stores in Maryland will close (Shutterstock)MARYLAND — Rite Aid pharmacy chain's court filings has named which of its underperforming stores would be closed under the terms outlined in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing Six of the stores set to close are in Maryland The company did not say when the stores would close Prescriptions of customers of the affected stores will be transferred to a nearby Rite Aid or other drug store “so that there is no disruption of service,” the company said in a statement People who work at the stores will also be transferred to other Rite Aid locations where possible Rite Aid’s bankruptcy comes amid slumping sales and heavy debt from an opioid lawsuit filed by the Justice Department in March that accuses the company of filling prescriptions for large quantities of opioids “that had obvious Other drug store chains, including rivals CVS and Walgreens, have settled similar lawsuits, but were better positioned financially. But even they are struggling and closing in a tough environment for national drug store chains as Amazon and big-box retailers like Walmart Costco and others make it more convenient to have prescriptions filled Rite Aid said it had secured $3.45 billion in financing and debt reduction agreements that will help it stay afloat through the court-supervised bankruptcy The company will sell off its Elixir Solutions the agreement settles outstanding lawsuits against the company for allegedly filing unlawful opioid prescriptions one of the exacerbating factors contributing to Rite Aid’s bankruptcy who will lead restructuring efforts and also serve on the company’s board of directors we look forward to strengthening our financial foundation advancing our transformation initiatives and accelerating the execution of our turnaround strategy,” Stein said in the statement we will be even better able to deliver the healthcare products and services our customers and their families rely on — now and into the future.” — Sol Oaxaca will be moving from Perry Hall to Bel Air as Conrad's Crabs moves into Sol Oaxaca's current space and Humagalas closes in Bel Air Sol Oaxaca confirmed today that they will be moving to Harford County in early September to the shopping center at 16 Bel Air South Parkway It will be taking over the Humagalas restaurant location Humagalas said on Facebook the restaurant will close August 20 after more than five years in the former DuClaw Brewing Co Conrad's Crabs had announced earlier this summer that the popular seafood chain will relocate to the Sol Oaxaca space 2023 at 4:29 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Customers can dine in or order take out plus there's online ordering available There's also a selection of retail coffee The coffee shop offers indoor seating plus spots on the outdoor patio (Photo submitted by Coffee Coffee)BEL AIR MD — For a quick pick-me-up in the morning or to refuel at lunchtime pop by Coffee Coffee at 5 Bel Air South Parkway #117 in Bel Air Owned by mother-daughter duo Betsy Depman and Hillary Tayson daily and voted Harford's favorite coffee shop "We are proud to have employed hundreds of young folks from our community over the years We have an amazing network with other local businesses and farms So many of our customers are like family- we have known them for over 15 years," Depman said They offer locally roasted coffee and teas breakfast and lunch with a focus on seasonal menus and local ingredient sourcing scones and avocado toasts are our best sellers," Tayson told Patch "We also are also a vendor at the Bel Air farmers market on Saturdays from April through December We also are very involved in our community and support many local area schools and organizations - we sponsor the HCPLibrary Gala each year and Hillary is a bird member for Harford Land Trust," Depman said For more information, visit https://www.coffeecoffee-onlin... 2023 at 12:20 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The proposed project in Bel Air calls for two buildings with 16 beds each One would be a dedicated memory care unit for residents with cognitive impairments including dementia or Alzheimer's disease MD — A proposed 32-bed assisted living facility planned for a former dental office building at 908 South Main Street in Bel Air has been granted a special exception to build in a part of the town zoned for residential office use The town's board of appeals voted 3-0 in favor of the special exception during its April 20 meeting it will need additional regulatory approvals from Bel Air officials as well as state officials said during his testimony before the appeals board The project calls for two buildings with 16 beds each One would be a dedicated memory care unit for residents with cognitive impairments including dementia or Alzheimer's disease Watts felt compelled to create the two-building complex in honor of his grandmother who sat on a waiting list for a facility she ended up in a large facility with a ratio of staff to residents that wasn't acceptable in his opinion Watts and his team intend to renovate and expand the existing two-story structure and build a new two-story building on the vacant lot next door at 910 South Main Street A new entrance and exit will be built along South Main Street which still requires approval from the Maryland State Highway Administration Each resident would have a private room of 300 to 500 square feet with a bed and bathroom theater and space for indoor recreation activities like shuffleboard There also will be an outdoor seating area and porches The plan calls for landscaping to function as a buffer between the property and the Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School campus on its west side and the Wakefield Meadows subdivision to the south Watts said he'll hire a licensed operator to run the facility Leo Knighton said that additional ambulance traffic from the assisted living facility "could be disruptive." “(Route) 924 has a lot of traffic and when you come out in the middle of the day you take your life in your hands,” Knighton said Appeals board member Shannon Abel also expressed concern about increased ambulance calls and “family coming in an out all night long.” Board Vice Chair Greg Adolph said his grandmother resides in an assisted living facility and he often is the last person to leave after a visit around 8 p.m Bel Air resident Steve Chizmar expressed support for the project at the meeting so we need more of this kind of facility in town,” Chizmar said 2022 at 8:45 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Elizabeth Janney/Patch)BEL AIR After a soft opening in the Festival at Bel Air shopping center Wednesday and Thursday the store will host a grand opening Friday women and children; home goods; and accessories Bel Air residents who wanted to go to Burlington had to travel to Hunt Valley Burlington is at 5 Bel Air South Parkway in the Festival at Bel Air shopping center. Hours are 8 a.m 2020 at 2:51 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Here are the numbers of coronavirus cases in Harford County as of Thursday MD — Bel Air North has 180 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as of Thursday according to the Harford County Health Department At least 100 cases in the 21014 ZIP code were at Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation Center; and more than 100 cases were also reported at the Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center in the 21050 ZIP code Once two weeks have gone by without a case of the virus in a facility, these cases no longer appear on the state health department's dashboard of coronavirus cases at congregate living facilities Here are the 10 ZIP codes in Harford County with the most coronavirus cases as of June 25: Harford County has 1,078 cases of the virus and 58 deaths Test results are pending for an additional three people who may have died from COVID-19 There are 65,777 confirmed cases of the virus in the state the Maryland Department of Health said Thursday While the number of cases and deaths is low in Harford County compared with the rest of the state testing is one area the county could improve upon according to Harford County Health Officer Russell Moy Moy reported the county's health department was working on a "testing plan" to ensure anyone who wanted a test would be able to have one About 8.3 percent of the population in Maryland has been tested the Maryland Department of Health reported Thursday Only 6.2 percent of Harford County has been tested Here is the current list of coronavirus testing sites in Maryland "The state has set a goal of testing 10% of the population in each jurisdiction and local planning is underway to offer a test to anyone who wants one," Harford County Executive Barry Glassman said Friday in a statement "We encourage all Marylanders to get tested wear a mask and practice physical distancing," Gov about three weeks after the state entered stage two of its reopening as we begin to come into contact with more people Here's the breakdown of Harford County coronavirus cases by ZIP code from the Harford County Health Department: 2018 at 2:55 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}BEL AIR We wanted to know which eateries in Bel Air cook their fries to perfection When we asked on our Facebook page where to find the best fries in town We received more than 100 comments and culled our list accordingly Whether you prefer them in truffle oil or boardwalk style these are the french fries Bel Air Patch readers say are their hometown favorites: See all the responses about the best fries on the Bel Air Patch Facebook page (WBFF) — A small fire Tuesday caused minor damage and briefly evacuated a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Bel Air the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal said The fire marshal's office said the fire started just before noon at Bel Air Festival Marketplace in the unit block of Bel Air South Parkway Improperly discarded smoking materials outside the restaurant apparently ignited causing about $1,000 worth of damage to the building The fire marshal's office said the restaurant was evacuated The office said fires like these are common during the summer months The office offered some tips for residents: ALSO READ | Essex man reels in 49-pound carp, setting new Maryland record 2017 at 12:25 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}BEL AIR MD — DuClaw Brewing Company shuttered its Bel Air location after a final hurrah on New Year's Eve The bar hosted a party complete with music and a midnight champagne toast and DuClaw reported that they sold out in advance DuClaw owner David Benfield had reportedly been in the process of transferring ownership since last spring noting the Arundel Mills and BWI restaurants are franchised he sold the Bel Air and Bowie businesses to the Frankis Restaurant Group which operates The Greene Turtle in Aberdeen and Bel Air Owners Bob and Bill Frankis plan to change the name of DuClaw to "Humagalas," according to The Aegis, which reports the name does not mean anything, but their idea is to serve locally sourced food accompanied by craft beers; the new restaurant will reportedly open in March The business is located at 16 Bel Air South Parkway MD — Two people were hospitalized as the result of a crash on Interstate 95 in Harford County Wednesday morning The collision resulted in a temporary shutdown of I-95 south authorities said that two vehicles crashed on I-95 south prior to the exit for MD 543 At least one person was trapped and had to be rescued from the crash transportation authorities advised that I-95 was closed for the emergency response and traffic was detoured from I-95 south to MD 22 to US 40 Two people were taken to local trauma centers traffic was getting through in the center lane; and by 11:30 a.m. the Maryland Transportation Authority reported the crash had cleared See the latest lane closure information from state transportation officials 2019 at 1:47 pm ETElite Power Washing owner Shaun Hampton Jr took time on Valentine's Day to clean this sign in Bel Air South (Amber Nichole Photography​​)This is the "after" shot of the Scot's Fancy sign one man is leaving communities a little brighter than he found them has been doing what he likes to call "random acts of kindness." who lived in Cecil County and moved to Harford County in 2011 when he entered recovery from addiction is giving back to the community that helped save his life "I went through a recovery house next to Mount Zion United Methodist Church called Harvest House in 2011 which is one of the churches we were able to wash," Hampton said Elite Power Washing cleaned other churches and playgrounds around Harford County in 2018 free of charge "This year we started with signs," Hampton told Patch on Thursday "We have done about four this year so far and [are] headed out to do more now." Here is one of his recent complimentary projects which spiffed up the Constant Friendship sign Above is the before picture and below is the after shot Hampton said he has stayed active in service work "...Harford County has changed my life," Hampton said "Since then I have started recovery homes here in Harford County and been able to give back what’s been given to me who previously worked in landscaping and carpentry said he liked the instant gratification that pressure washing provided He started Elite Power Washing LLC in 2017 and recently moved from Edgewood to Havre de Grace This will be his third season of working in the business full time In addition to sharing the transformations that clients have paid for, Hampton posts the projects he has taken on free of charge. If people tag a location in the comments on the Elite Power Washing Facebook page he has offered to clean up those places too — Annie's Playground was built to honor 6-year-old Annie Cumpston after she was killed by a hit-and-run driver back in 2003 On Wednesday the newly remodeled playground in Fallston reopened Annie's Playground at Edgeley Grove Park underwent a $1.5 million renovation That includes a tree-house with an elephant-shaped slide The playground was originally built in 2005 I don't even think twice," said Tom Cumpston The renovation to the 2 to 5-year-olds section was completed last spring The owners of the problem-plagued Bel Air condominiums on South Congress Avenue agreed to temporary structural repairs to their units in order to avoid a city commission forcing them to pay for more expensive The city’s Building and Standards Commission voted Wednesday evening to let the homeowners make temporary repairs at a cost of $2,000 to $3,000 per unit The owners would have nearly three months to make these repairs before a fine of $10 per unit per month kicks in the commission had considered forcing the condo owners to make permanent repairs at a cost of $110,000 to $125,000 per unit because the sub-standard construction potentially posed an immediate safety hazard A report by Datum Engineering said the structural problems include: “significant deficiencies in missing reinforcing steel and grout But condo owners balked at this repair mandate saying they shouldn’t be held liable for fixing shoddy construction work and were in the midst of a legal battle against the builders The industrial-style condos were built in 2006 and are home to many first-time home buyers with units ranging from 900 square feet to nearly 1,500 square feet At one time the condos were priced between $273,000 and $399,900 when the remaining units were sold at auction with the Travis Central Appraisal District appraising one unit at less than $3,000 and others at closer to $200,000 The commission had voted in March to give the owners more time to figure out which units were actually structurally deficient and posed immediate safety hazards paid for by the homeowners’ association and given to the city on May 18 said the structural issues posed a safety threat to all the units but that the temporary repairs and the owner’s agreement to limit how many people were allowed in each unit The Wednesday hearing was packed with owners who live in or own units at Bel Air Though this hearing was less emotional than the one held in March 2015 homeowners said they were frustrated with how the city has handled this case blaming the city for not catching these construction problems in the first place “We have been trying to fix this problem for five years so don’t punish us,” said owner Melissa Sinclair-Stevens the homeowners’ association filed a lawsuit against the condo builders EBCO Advanced Building Systems and Structura Inc Part of that lawsuit produced a report by Datum Engineering documenting the problems The city then “yellow-tagged” the entire building which means it was built with substandard construction that didn’t meet city code After stalling for months to give the lawsuit time to settle the city then took the issue to the Building and Standards Commission to consider forcing the homeowners association to make repairs to meet the code’s safety requirements The lawsuit against one of the contractors is now set for trial in September 2021 at 1:06 am ETRoute 924 was flooded after 6:30 p.m (Elizabeth Janney/Patch)Storm clouds loomed over Abingdon Thursday wind and lightning rolled through the area around 5:30 p.m MD — Officials said up to 5 inches of rain fell in a matter of hours Thursday in Harford County Crews responded to two water rescues on MD 7/Philadelphia Road the Abingdon Fire Company reported before 10 p.m The other was in the 2100 block of Philadelphia Road in Edgewood where fire officials said one vehicle was trapped in the floodwater "Numerous roads are closed due to high water and several stream gauges indicated minor flooding over the last couple of hours," officials reported at 9 p.m These roads were closed as of 10 p.m. according to state transportation officials: MD 543 reopened between MD 22 and Prindle Drive after it was closed at 6:30 p.m the gauge showed "ongoing minor flooding" at 9.2 feet don't drown when encountering flooded roads," the National Weather Service warned Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding." Doppler radar and automated rain gauges showed 3 to 5 inches of rain had accumulated as of 9 p.m EXPIRED: With inches of rain and severe thunderstorms in the area the National Weather Service issued three warnings for Harford County Thursday night Part of Harford is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:30 p.m officials said a severe thunderstorm was detected over Kingsville moving northeast at 20 mph authorities reported another storm was near Havre de Grace with 60 mph wind gusts and 0.75 inch hail During the severe thunderstorm warning period people should go inside to stay safe from wind and lightning and move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building Do not drive under wooded areas until the threat has passed A flash flood watch was in effect until 10 p.m Flash flooding is a rapid rise in water level that can be life-threatening underpasses and streets may become flooded Rain gauges showed 2 to 3 inches of rain had fallen by 6:30 p.m. About 1 to 2 inches of additional rain could fall in the warned area early Thursday night "Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," officials reported before 6:30 p.m Harford and Cecil counties are also under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7 p.m. officials said severe thunderstorms packing 60 mph wind gusts were detected by radar on a line from Farmington to Havre de Grace to Perryman which said these areas may be impacted: Aberdeen Hail less than 0.75 inch was also detected A flood warning is in effect for Harford and Baltimore counties until midnight Drivers should turn around — don't drown — if they come across water-covered roads authorities said radar and rain gauges indicated 1 to 2 inches of rain had fallen with another 1 to 2 inches of precipitation possible Thursday night Several roads have been closed Baltimore County emergency management officials reported before 6 p.m.: EXPIRED: A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect until 6:15 p.m weather officials said severe thunderstorms were located on a line from Farmington to Havre de Grace to Perryman The storms were accompanied by 60 mph wind gusts radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms from West Nottingham to Aberdeen to near Riverside moving east at 25 mph Officials said 60 mph wind gusts were reported with the storm along with hail less than 0.75 inch During the severe thunderstorm warning period people should go inside to stay safe from wind and lightning Related: Two Weather Watches Issued Across Most Of Maryland Harford and Cecil counties were under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:30 p.m Weather officials said severe thunderstorms were detected on a line from Octoraro to Bel Air South to Kingsville at 5:25 p.m. authorities reported 60 mph wind gusts and hail the size of quarters the National Weather Service reported severe thunderstorms on a line from Bel Air North to Towson were moving east at 20 mph Law enforcement reported tree and structural damage around Jacksonville and radar indicated 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail officials said that "intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage Although a tornado is not immediately likely it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building These storms may cause serious injury and significant property damage." EXPIRED: A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Baltimore and Harford counties Thursday afternoon The warning remains in effect until 5:15 p.m It was issued after a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was detected by radar near Cockeysville at 4:51 p.m. It applies to west central Harford County and northeastern Baltimore County "Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur," the warning states Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris." The storm was expected to be near Fallston at 5 p.m 2023 at 5:25 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Das Bierhalle opened its first location in September 2018 at Harford and Joppa in Parkville Its second location is at 119 South Main Street in the building formerly occupied by Black Eyed Suzie's MD — Das Bierhalle will celebrate its opening in Bel Air with a ribbon cutting May 24 at 2 p.m the newest eatery in Bel Air opened at 119 South Main Street in the building formerly occupied by Black Eyed Suzie's Das Bierhalle opened its first location in September 2018 at Harford and Joppa in Parkville Black Eyed Suzie’s owner Brian Acuavella announced on Facebook in December that he was “passing on the amazing restaurant torch” to the Bauers after over six years in business Das Bierhalle not only serves food but has a creative and extensive beer menu "No one is as blessed as the Das Bierhalle team to have the support of the Parkville and Baltimore County communities You’ve turned so many of our dreams into realities in the last four years and we’re looking forward to the future of Das Bierhalle Bel Air," Das Bierhalle's owners Mel and Scott Bauer said The kitchen is open Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m 2022 at 7:20 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Baltimore and Harford counties may be impacted by a strong thunderstorm Sunday MD — Thunderstorms are expected to roll through the Mid-Atlantic ahead of a cold front that will hit Monday Harford County is among the areas that may be affected A strong thunderstorm was detected near Cockeysville before 6:45 p.m Small hail and wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible in areas around the storm As the cold front pushes into the region Sunday into Monday isolated tornadoes and large hail are potential concerns "The strong spring cold front will exit into the western Atlantic by Monday night, ushering in comfortable temperatures and increasingly tranquil conditions for the region on Tuesday," forecasters reported See the Bel Air forecast from the National Weather Service 2019 at 9:25 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Flintstones won the 2018 Halloween costume contest hosted by The Festival at Bel Air MD — Costumed characters will go trick-or-treating earlier than usual as The Festival at Bel Air celebrates Halloween this weekend The shopping center is hosting a costume contest and trick-or-treat event Saturday Anyone who wants to participate can show up in the parking lot near Rite Aid in the shopping center parking lot on Bel Air South Parkway "This event is now a Harford County tradition special costumed superhero guests and more treats in store The event is rain or shine "Last year we had possibly our worst weather ever so we are hoping for a nice balmy October Saturday this year," Blum said All adults will receive a special thank-you gift from the Festival and all kids in costume receive trick-or-treat candy bags Participants line up at 10:30 a.m., and the costume contest starts at 11 a.m. Saturday. Trick or treating runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Festival at Bel Air. Participating businesses will display the flyer shown below promoting the 2019 Halloween Costume Contest & Trick or Treat The Vine Natural Health Center, 9 Newport Dr Harford Community College, Student Center, Room 243 Knights of Columbus at Newport Terrace, 23 Newport Drive, Forest Hill, MD 21050 Cedarday Drive, Cedarday Dr, Bel Air South The John Carroll School, 703 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air Havre De Grace Community Center, 100 Lagaret Ln, Havre De Grace Maryland Golf & Country Clubs, 1335 E Macphail Rd, Bel Air Hays-Heighe House, 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (1515 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, MD 21014) Ready to return to the drama-filled world of Bel-Air? Season 3 has just landed, and guess what? Showmax is the exclusive home for Bel-Air in Africa Let’s dive into what’s new in this highly anticipated season For those who haven’t been keeping up (really, where have you been?), Bel-Air is a modern re-imagining of the beloved 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air But this isn’t your typical stroll down memory lane Set in the modern-day glamour of Los Angeles Bel-Air flips the script with a dramatic twist on the classic family show earning nominations for Outstanding Drama Series at the 2024 Black Reel and Image Awards has been turning heads with his performance snagging a Best Actor nomination at both events and things are heating up – literally and figuratively the crew is all set to enjoy the Los Angeles sunshine they can’t seem to escape the challenges that come with being a Banks Will is still grappling with his reunion with his estranged dad while Carlton is working hard to overcome his addiction issues It’s the kind of drama that keeps you glued to your screen and the only place to catch it all is on Showmax Season 3 kicks off with an exciting twist—Will (Jabari Banks) making a bold pivot in his life played by the talented Nigerian-American actor Olly Sholotan It seems these two might finally be on the same team You can’t talk about Bel-Air without mentioning its stellar cast Adrian Holmes returns in his Image Award-nominated role as Uncle Phil The rest of the Banks family is back too — Coco Jones as Hillary get ready for more emotional moments with Marlon Wayans returning as Will’s complicated father Bel-Air Season 3 officially dropped on Showmax on 19 August 2024 Not only did we get the first three episodes right out of the gate just days after their Peacock broadcast in the US It’s a binge-worthy lineup that’ll keep you coming back for more Stream Bel Air S3 now, with new episodes every Monday. The Real Housewives of New York City gives viewers a one-of-a-kind look inside the intriguing lives of women navigating life in the Big Apple. The final exams are just one of the challenges facing the pupils of a rural school. Poverty, crime and drugs stand between them and graduation. An emotional and funny drama series based on a stage play of the same name about two grieving strangers whose worlds collide on a rainy night in Dublin. 2017 at 5:35 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}BEL AIR who could blame you for wanting to eat out on Christmas Day Finding a good spot for dinner on a major holiday can be tough Here's a list of restaurants around town open on Christmas Day Whether you're looking for a latte or a steak dinner Have a recommendation on where to dine out on Christmas Lead image by Jill Wellington via Pixabay 2022 at 11:07 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Elizabeth Janney/Patch)BEL AIR "Outdoor space is definitely the wave of the future," owner Jason Davis told Patch standing on the newly installed patio at his restaurant off Bel Air South Parkway he installed a tent next to the restaurant during the coronavirus pandemic The Harford County Liquor Control Board approved of his new patio and it has already been approved by the county which is the maximum the county will allow given the number of bathrooms the restaurant has The patio is the first phase of a two-phase project the business will add an awning like The Local recently did It will also put TVs and sound system outside “We’re going to make it almost like a private event space or overflow space for the restaurant,” Davis told Patch the patio will be weather permitting and seasonal "I think it’s a great idea," Liquor Board Commissioner Wayne Goddard said ensuring access to alcohol would be contained Fencing around the patio will be complete in about three weeks The goal is for the awning to be installed by the end of the year 2019 at 9:52 am ETFind out where to get treated to ice cream freebies on June 21 (Shutterstock)Dairy Queen is at 1510 Conowingo Road in the Hickory Station shopping center MD — There are two places around Bel Air to get free ice cream on Friday The promotions are designed to celebrate the start of summer Wayback Burgers is giving away 12-ounce black and white milkshakes and the promotion will be happening Friday Wayback Burgers is located in the Festival at Bel Air Dairy Queen is celebrating the first day of summer by giving away a free small regular or dipped cone with any purchase on Friday Customers have to use the app to get the deal To redeem the offer, download the DQ mobile app where there will be a special one-day-only coupon for a free small cone Dairy Queen is at 1510 Conowingo Rd The summer solstice is also the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere There will be more than 14 hours and 57 minutes of daylight in Bel Air 2021 at 5:07 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company is escorting Santa through town escorted by the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company Fire officials issued his initial schedule These Bel Air South and Patterson Mill area communities will see Santa at these times Download the Glympse app to allow for live tracking between neighborhoods More dates and times may be posted, the fire company noted; follow the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company's Facebook page "Please be flexible as Santa may have to handle calls for service in between his ride If that happens we will try to share that delay as well," officials said "Due to the overwhelming demand this year we have made the difficult decision to modify how we are getting Santa around town," the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company said in a statement "We are not able to respond to individual requests as we have in the past." MD — Makeup retailer Sephora is coming to Bel Air It will open on Wednesday inside the Kohl's store in the Festival at Bel Air The Sephora at Kohl's will span 2,500 square feet at the front of the store This area will mimic a stand-alone Sephora featuring a similar appearance and inventory Kohl's launched its partnership with Sephora last fall The Sephora at Kohl's in Bel Air is among 400 Sephoras opening this year across 36 states The retailer aims to have a Sephora in 850 stores by 2023 Others in Maryland so far include Timonium shoppers will find a curated assortment of makeup Versace and Sephora Collection as well as clean beauty and self-care products "We're thrilled to be bringing Sephora at Kohl's closer to millions more of our customers nationwide," Kohl's chief merchandising officer Doug Howe said in a news release "The quick and vast rollout of Sephora at Kohl's is a testament to how much we believe in this partnership and making prestige beauty more accessible to people everywhere." The Bel Air Kohl's is at 5K Bel Air South Parkway in Bel Air 2017 at 5:54 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}BEL AIR MD — A new store has opened in the Festival at Bel Air The Tile Shop opened its doors just in time for those looking to spruce up their homes for spring The showroom contains more than 4,000 tile designs as well as room-size displays “We are looking forward to serving homeowners interior designers and custom home builders in Bel Air with the finest tile stone and accessories available,” The Tile Shop President Chris Homeister said in a statement "Bel Air is a tremendous addition to the broader Maryland market where we have been serving customers for many years," Homeister said The Tile Shop is located at 5 Bel Air South Parkway 2020 at 10:39 am ETMarc and Wendy Mills opened Aroma Candle Studio on Main Street in Bel Air in November (Elizabeth Janney/Patch)"We paint our house [But] how often do we scent our house?" Aroma Candle Studio owner Wendy Mills said The power of scent is so strong that it can trigger memories (Elizabeth Janney/Patch)(Elizabeth Janney/Patch)(Elizabeth Janney/Patch)(Elizabeth Janney/Patch)(Elizabeth Janney/Patch)BEL AIR MD — There’s a new type of business on Main Street in Bel Air Aroma Candle Studio opened before Thanksgiving on South Main Street next to Sean Bolan’s Owners Wendy and Marc Mills have been married for 32 years and always wanted to start their own business but made lots of what they called “corporate moves” for his job While visiting family last January in Grand Rapids Wendy Mills said her sister wanted to go to a make-your-own-candle studio An Ohio-based company called The Candle Lab helped get the Michigan store off the ground and it also provided a template for the Bel Air shop but we’ve paid them for their secrets basically." The Candle Lab sells wax to its partner stores and teaches them how to make candles using its proprietary blend of scents "We're store number 30 for them," Wendy Mills said "Most of the stores are similar to this — they have some sort of bar Marc Mills built the candle-making bar inside the store in Bel Air, and the couple incorporated the shelving from previous tenant Julie Ellyn Designs After the Mills met with their advisers from The Candle Lab the company suggested they open before the holidays and we didn't even have a lease," she said "You can't beat Harford County for help," Wendy Mills said Harford County's economic development office local banks and agents reached out to assist them The Mills encourage people to follow their nose to create their own scents Custom blends can be used as party favors or to brand a business “You smell your way down the wall,” Wendy Mills said Visitors are given a clipboard and can write down scents that stand out to them that one’s not going to mix," Wendy Mills said A scent consultant goes over the selections with the customer who can create a candle or other product a few of the fragrances while the creator blends the scents together There are also pre-made candles and sprays that people can buy Aroma Candle Studio is at 18 S 2014 at 9:38 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A cake shop opened in downtown Bel Air recently Sweet Eats Cakes is now selling its custom creations from 116 South Main Street in Bel Air The cake shop opened in late October, with a grand opening over Halloween weekend, according to the store’s Facebook page cake pops and cookies in store and designs cakes for special occasions Owner Samantha Chmielewski is a 2007 graduate of the College of Notre Dame of Maryland whose hobby of making cakes became a business after college For the past five years, Sweet Eats Cakes has been a web-based storefront, according to The Aegis That changed on Oct. 3, when Chmielwski reported that she signed a lease in downtown Bel Air to make her longtime dream of having her own bakery a reality All that was required was a little paint and elbow grease Owner Kimbery Foster did not respond to an inquiry from Bel Air Patch All About Cookies still holds a $40,000 redevelopment loan that it took out from the town of Bel Air last year, The Aegis reported noting that the town and owner were in discussions about the terms Sweet Eats Cakes is open from 10 a.m Related: All About Cookies Opens on Main Street Photo courtesy of Sweet Eats Cakes/Facebook