— There aren't too many things cats hate more than water According to the Bel Air Volunteer company and Deputy State Fire Marshal an electrical fire triggered an automatic fire sprinkler system which not only saved the property of a Bel Air resident but also the life of his furry best friend Authorities say the fire started at 555 South Atwood Road Once the Bel Air Volunteer Company and surrounding departments arrived at the senior community they quickly evacuated everyone out of the building the fire was discovered in the kitchen of apartment 421 The man staying in the unit said he noticed the fire coming from behind his stove and refrigerator but he was quickly overwhelmed by the flames Deputy Fire Marshals would later find Betty during their initial investigation She was discovered meowing and drenched from the sprinkler inside the apartment Betty was later reunited with her owner by Bel Air VFC Sgt and 221 will remain temporarily displaced while they are being helped by family and friends All other residents returned to their units No injuries were reported with just about $50,000 in damages 2024 at 9:50 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}According to the Los Angeles Fire Department the brush fire has burned about a quarter of an acre in the 800 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard CA — A vehicle fire on the San Diego (405) Freeway spread to nearby shrubs Wednesday night smothering it before it could climb up the hill to nearby homes According to the Los Angeles Fire Department and burned about a quarter of an acre alongside the freeway in the 800 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard Firefighters worked to contain the blaze before the winds whip flames up the hillside to nearby homes "Firefighters worked quickly to get lines in place on the flanks of the fire while additional crews handled the hybrid auto which ignited the brush fire," said LAFD spokeswoman Margaret Stewart "No structures damaged and no injuries reported Firefighters will continue to address hot spots which may impact the SB 405 Freeway." The fire burned alongside the southbound lanes of the freeway and drivers were advised to avoid the area or expect delays the California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert for the freeway at Getty Center Driver Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. — 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 News Parker’s Kitchen is further along in establishing a foothold in Columbia County Thursday evening the Planning Commission voted in favor of the convenience store chain’s project to develop a location along Jimmie Dyess Parkway near the I-20 off ramp had applied for a variance at 4099 Jimmie Dyess The property is the former site of a Valero convenience store with a Dairy Queen The variance request seeks permission to operate the upcoming store for 24 hours Planning staff noted in its report that a previous gas station at the parcel operated from 6 a.m citing the parcel’s proximity to Exit 194 and its distance from residential areas The commission unanimously voted to recommend approval a request from the developers of Moby’s Car Wash in North Augusta to rezone 170 South Belair Road for a project to build another its tunnel car wash location along with commercial space saw an upset between the Planning Commission and the Board of Commissioners Petitioners returned with two variance requests for the project: one to allow the installation of lanes and any other objects associated with the drive-thru between a public street and the car wash building the other requesting permission to have an overhead door of the car wash facing the frontage The Planning Commission voted in favor of both unanimously Skyler Q. Andrews is a staff reporter for The Augusta Press. Reach him at skyler@theaugustapress.com Letters to the Editor | Opinion Briefs General News | News | Politics & Government Crime & Courts | News The Augusta Press encourages and welcomes reader comments; however we request this be done in a respectful manner and we retain the discretion to determine which comments violate our comment policy remove and/or not allow your comments to be posted The types of comments not allowed on our site include: Forgot your password? website@theaugustapress.com Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions (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 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application at Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air in Bel Air he was the cherished son of the late Abram and Anna (Dixon) Ensor Dick was the beloved husband of Barbara (Corbin) Ensor with whom he shared a remarkable bond as high school sweethearts Their enduring love story culminated in a marriage that spanned over 60 beautiful years marked by unwavering commitment and shared adventures a cornerstone of his family's happiness often spending cherished moments at their properties in Cambridge and Ocean City where they reveled in the joys of family togetherness A testament to his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit Dick served as the esteemed President of Corbin Fuel Company for over five decades the company thrived as a beacon of integrity and service remaining a cherished family enterprise to this day Dick found solace and joy in the simple pleasures of life particularly in the company of his beloved friends on fishing excursions His genuine warmth and infectious laughter brightened the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him who carry forward his legacy of love and resilience He leaves behind a treasured legacy in his grandchildren: Joshua as well as his great-grandchildren: Palmer In Lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to Bel Air Fire Company:  Support Your Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company - Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company (bavfc.org)  109 South Hickory Avenue This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors 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 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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 Pete's Cycle in Bel Air has been a mainstay for many but Saturday November 2nd that store will close The Pete Cycle on Belair Road in Baltimore will remain open and In the letter on Facebook the owners write "For those of you who have been loyal Pete's Cycle of Harford County customers we will make every effort to accommodate your needs at the Baltimore location The Baltimore location is only a 25-minute ride south from the Bel Air store." That location is larger and has a wider selection The location in Bel Air has been open since 1967 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... 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 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 2022 at 3:58 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Harford County Department of Emergency Services Director Edward Hopkins joined County Executive Barry Glassman as well as paramedic Jayme Robinson and EMT Dan McKinney to put a new ambulance in service in Bel Air at 6 a.m (Courtesy of Harford County Government)BEL AIR MD — A new ambulance that will handle calls south of Bel Air joined the fleet Monday morning in Harford County The Harford County Department of Emergency Services put the ambulance into service at the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company's Patterson Mill Station "This paramedic unit will be staffed 24/7" Harford County Government reported it will primarily handle calls south of Bel Air." Officials said the new ambulance was added through a partnership between the Harford County Government and local fire companies as they handle an increasing demand Calls for service in Harford County were up about 9 percent from 2019 to 2021 director of governmental and community relations for Harford County First responders handled 30,000 calls countywide last year "Bel Air is always one of the busiest areas," Mumby said in a statement to Patch She noted this is the third active ambulance the county has; the others are at the Aberdeen Fire Department's station in Perryman and at the Harford County Department of Emergency Services building on Ady Road in Forest Hill The first Harford County-owned ambulance hit the road in 2018 to meet the growing need for emergency services Adding the ambulance at Patterson Mill represents a "new era of partnership" between the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company (BAVFC) and Harford County, according to BAVFC member Rich Gardiner 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 (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 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 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.” BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A man was killed in a pedestrian crash in Belair-Parkside on Wednesday night a 47-year-old man was crossing the street in the 4300 block of Belair Rd Medics transported the man to the hospital where he later died ALSO READ | 22-year-old shot at Annapolis Rd. exit of I-295 South Thursday morning Crash Team Detectives are currently investigating the incident 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 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 2019 at 6:49 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The stretch of Interstate 95 south from MD 24 to Maryland House is one of the top 10 weekend bottlenecks in the state MD — Upgrades are coming to a stretch of Interstate 95 south in Harford County according to the Maryland Transportation Authority The agency's board approved the continuity of four lanes on I-95 south between the exits for MD 24 and Maryland House Officials said the $58 million project is designed to eliminate congestion in an area where currently the highway goes from four lanes to three then back to four According to the Maryland Transportation Authority this stretch of I-95 is one of the top 10 bottlenecks in the state on weekends Having four lanes in this section of highway is expected to reduce congestion and save drivers from spending their time in traffic Patch has asked the Maryland Transportation Authority when the work will begin and has not yet heard back 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 It wasn't supposed to happen here. Not to her...not to anyone.  Parked inside the Calvert's Walk apartment complex sat a black Honda Accord -- it's driver's side door slightly open.  It was early and a woman was slumped over.  So they called CID to the scene and we obviously had a shooting; we had a homicide on our hands," Det The Harford County Sheriff's Office's criminal investigation division blocked off the area.  Countless neighbors told detectives the same thing; they heard at least four shots.  These kinds of things don't happen -- gunshots by-and-large or just somebody shooting a gun in the air This doesn't happen in Bel Air," Skica said.  Skica has room to say that -- he worked in the city before coming to Harford County ten years ago.  He and other investigators found 28-year-old Marilyn Jaz Scott who'd worked up on a National Guard base in Delaware spoke to WMAR-2 News' Skyler Henry by phone "I usually send my daughters good morning texts So I said I'll do it when I got into work," Brenda said.  RELATED: Woman found dead at apartment complex in Bel Air Marilyn was shot three times in the head.  Skica says the way they found Marilyn's body and the fact that nothing was taken from her car led them to believe someone wanted Marilyn gone.  They didn't want to go into her house and steal her possessions There was only one reason they came there and that was to kill Marilyn Scott," Skica said.  Marilyn was very private; regimented in every way from her schedule to compartmentalizing her friends You know how you' meet very smart people...it's just like wow She read a lot of books and different things like that but when you think about a single woman's lifestyle you just don't know what to think of because everybody decides to live their life differently," she said.  Detectives say how Marilyn chose to live may be the one thing holding them back from solving this case.  Because she kept everyone at an arm's length away or family often -- it's tough to cross match who knows that or in this case who.  Especially about news here family didn't learn until recently.  "My sister was pregnant when she was murdered and the number one suspect matches that DNA," Paris said.  Harford County detectives say after taking their investigation out of state they've narrowed down their search on who they think killed her.  But they don't have enough to link who they think did it the morning of the crime.  So the bravado you might have shown her -- what you're showing the public is that you're a cheap coward," Brenda said.  Strong words from a mother who's lost her oldest daughter and wants a case that's now going on tow years old solved.  "We feel very confident that we know who did it but the smoking gun -- the absolutely refutal piece of evidence that will connect the suspect to Marilyn," Skica said.  Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip to Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP BEL AIR, Md. (WBFF) – The juvenile deer spotted in Harford County with a plastic jar over its head has been freed and released the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Monday After more than a week of looking for the animal around the Bel Air community where it was spotted the DNR’s Wildlife Response Team was able to identify the deer’s normal paths of travel which allowed the team to spot and tranquilize the animal “The team successfully tranquilized the juvenile male deer and after confirming it was respiring normally freed it from the container before it was released back into the wild,” DNR wrote in a release “The deer appeared alert and healthy on its release.” Residents in a south Bel Air community told FOX45 the deer was being spotted in the East Ring Factory Road area call toll-free in Maryland: 1-877-463-6497 TrendingResidentialLos AngelesABuyer revealed for Trevor Noah’s Bel-Air mansionSouth Korean billionaire Bang Si-Hyuk paid $1M less than ask The mystery buyer who acquired the Bel-Air mansion formerly owned by comedian Trevor Noah in March 2022 was unmasked a music impresario ranked as one of South Korea’s wealthiest businesspeople was confirmed as buying the 11,400-square feet mansion according to Dirt.com Forbes estimated Bang Si-Hyuk’s fortune at $2.9 billion Noah’s former manse on Stradella Road was acquired for about $26.4 million Noah bought the home in 2020 for $29 million The home was designed by noted architect Mark Rios who runs self-named Los Angeles architectural firm Rios He is well known for designing Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles as well as the redesign of downtown’s Music Center Rios’ design of the mansion on Stradella Road was featured in a 2017 issue of Architectural Digest SIGN UPAmenities for Noah’s former house include an infinity pool a Japanese-style spa and an open-air pavilion for dinner parties Other interesting notes include the home’s separate wine room with a door leading to a hidden elevator Located less than a minute’s drive from notorious mega mansion project The One Stradella Road is the address for a number of pricey spec developments cannabis entrepreneur Ori Bytton put on the market a $38 million mansion located at 1055 Stradella Road Neighboring homes on the market include a 10,400-square-foot mansion at 1211 Stradella Drive Another neighbor at 1035 Stradella Road is currently on the market for $28 million 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 2017 at 1:39 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}BEL AIR MD — The newest park in the pipeline for Bel Air will include walking trails and may eventually be used for community gardens and agricultural education which is located south of Wheel Road between MD 924 and MD 24 the park will reflect minimal changes from its current state "What you're seeing from [Route] 924 today...is essentially what it's going to look like," Harford County Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation Paul Magness said at a community meeting about the project this week pavilion and walking trails are part of the plan for the park which Magness said also has the potential for community gardens and conservation areas The idea of a passive park is for people to enjoy open space Emily Bayless Graham Park will include a 1-mile looped trail and two shorter They will be made out of stone dust and in steeper parts A sensory trail running beside the main trail will also be available for those who have developmental disabilities People will be allowed to bring their leashed dogs but it will not be a dog park — that's going to open in Abingdon," Harford County Capital Projects expert Angela Hoover said "Pretty much the only clearing will be for the trail itself," Hoover said Hoover said plans call for 75 parking spots Port-o-potties may be installed near the lot Boy Scout Pack 313 and Troop 313 adopted the park and will help weed out invasive plants which will be the only clearing that Hoover said the public may notice around the exterior the scouts may create spur trails leading from nearby communities to the park The nearest townhouses are 1,300 feet from the property line the sole entry into and out of the park will be on Wheel Road Hoover said the county will install a sign on Wheel Road near the entrance drive as well as signage on MD 24 directing people to the entrance The 69-acre property used to be used for farming The deed was transferred from Graham to Harford County in 2015; since then crews have demolished structures that were dilapidated and not of historical value A handful of buildings have been preserved is "severely degraded inside," Magness said covered the roof and is working with a structural engineer on "how we can button up the house," he added he said the county will hire a caretaker for the buildings A fence will also be erected to protect them during the park's development Also in the cluster of buildings is a corn crib that dates from the mid 1800s noting: "It hasn't been a working farm for a number of decades." A livestock barn and hay barn from the 1800s are also on site and crews working to clear out the structures found "everything from toilets to beach balls" inside as well as a tree growing through the roof Harford County may use the structures for educational programs about agriculture and related topics "We're looking at the feasability of what we might be able to do in the long term," Magness said Design and engineering work will take place over the next year with construction estimated for the second half of 2018 Next, planners will appear before the Development Advisory Committee meeting at 9 a.m in the first floor conference room at 220 South Main Street Plan for Emily Bayless Graham Park: Photos from the June 13 community meeting at the Emmorton Recreation and Tennis Center by Elizabeth Janney 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 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 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 Before 10:15 a.m., a vehicle overturned on I-95 near the exit for MD 152/Mountain Road, the Maryland Transportation Authority reported At least one person was trapped and had to be rescued, the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported Spilled diesel fuel prompted hazmat crews to respond Six people were treated for injuries described as not life-threatening, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department Congestion was heavy on state roads nearby, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration Belair Road and Jerusalem Road were backed up after 1 p.m. along with Route 40 and I-695 east toward Essex After 12:15 p.m., authorities reported main lanes were closed but traffic was getting by in both directions on the shoulders on I-95 By 1:45 p.m., all lanes had reopened from the crash, according to state transportation officials 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 he was the son of Thomas George Pryor of Catonsville MD and Alice Marie Burgan DeMonte of Bel Air He worked for several years at Emerson Plumbing in Aberdeen He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed target shooting contributions may be made payable to Alice DeMonte for The Care Fund for Donovan D Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text 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." 2013 at 10:00 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Yard sale season is in full swing in Harford County with plenty of opportunities to turn another's trash into your newest treasure Check out a roundup of community yard sales here and don't forget, you can always advertise your own sale free of charge in the events calendar Below is a collection of yard sales advertised through Patch and Craigslist If you make an amazing find at one of these sales be sure to share a photo of it with the rest of us When: May 18, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.Where: Abingdon library branch AbingdonWhat: The Abingdon Friends of Harford County Public Library will hold a community yard sale on the grounds of the library Vendor fee is $17 per space for Abingdon Friends members/$30 per space for non-members Broadview Community Yard Sale When: May 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: The Broadview Community located off of Laurel Bush Road AbingdonWhat: The Broadview community is holding a yard sale Details about items to be sold were unavailable Box Hill South Yard Sale When: May 18, starting at 8 a.m.Where: 3133 Laurel View Drive, Meadow Valley Drive, Arbor Hill Court AbingdonWhat: A band saw John Carroll Spring Vendor Show & Flea Market starting at 7 a.m.Where: John Carroll School Bel AirWhat: More than 70 vendors including Sentsy All proceeds benefit the John Carroll School Cheerleading Team When: May 18, starting at 8 a.m.Where: Intersection of Thomas Run Road and Cool Spring Road, Bel AirWhat: Multiple families will participate in this sale. For more information contact CoolSpri­ngHOA@­gmail.­com When: May 18, starting at 8 a.m.Where: Intersection of Foxborough Drive and Cambry Drive Bel AirWhat: Details about items to be sold were unavailable Multiple families in the Foxborough Farms community will participate in this sale Something For Everyone Yard Sale When: May 18, 8 a.m.-1p.m.Where: 391 Loch Doon Trail Bel Air,What: The Pit Beef Sale will begin at 11 a.m All proceeds will benefit the July 4 celebration on the church's campus Further details about items to be sold were unavailable When: May 18, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.Where: 1942 Pleasantville Road Belle Manor Community Yard Sale When: May 18, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.Where: Historic Drive and East Jarretsville Road Forest HillWhat: Football and baseball cards from 1954 to present with rookie cards and auto cards and tons of Ravens and Orioles cards from all eras died from injuries sustained in a car accident in Louisiana on September 26 of South Carolina and the late Barbara Jean Leizear Strong he graduated from Fallston High School in 1984 He has been a member of Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company since January 1993 during which time he has served as Lieutenant Captain and of late for the past two years as 2nd Assistant Chief He has worked as a lineman for Baltimore Gas and Electric for 18 years and was recently promoted to crew leader He loved to hunt and was known always to have Redman chewing tobacco.In addition to his father Joan Strong of South Carolina; and several aunts and uncles.Contributions may be made to the Wilson Strong Family Fund 2016 at 3:38 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}BEL AIR MD – A person died Monday morning in Bel Air near the Hickory Avenue parking garage according to the Bel Air Police Department At 7:58 a.m. on Monday, police responded to South Hickory Avenue for a reported suicide Officers saw a person near the Pennsylvania Avenue driveway entrance to the garage and the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company declared the individual deceased at the scene Authorities are working to notify the next of kin and have not released the person's identity This is the third suicide reported at the Bel Air parking garage in less than two years. People have jumped to their deaths there in October 2014 and June 2015 If you or someone you know is considering suicide The Harford County Mobile Crisis team is available at 410-638-5248 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-SUICIDE (or 1-800-784-2433). Its website offers services including a live chat The Kristin Brooks Hope Center provides specific hotlines for suicide prevention grad students and those with postpartum depression space at the Light Street Pavilion of Harborplace at the Inner Harbor The new location is in between Johnny Rockets and The Fudgery Philly Pretzel Factory will also have a mobile pretzel stand that will be brought outside during good weather Harford County resident Michael Ward is the franchisee and is also in the works of opening a Bel Air location which got its start in 1998 in Northeast Philadelphia specializes in Philadelphia-style soft pretzels It began franchising in 2004 and now has locations in 12 states This is the first Baltimore location and the fifth Maryland location told SouthBMore.com he became a fan of Philly Pretzel Factory when traveling through Philadelphia for business He said he would always pick up pretzels and Rivets (its signature pretzel nuggets) for his family and started talking to them about franchising opportunities He came away impressed and originally was just going to open a location in Bel Air before also deciding to pursue the Harborplace opportunity He hopes to open additional stores in the Baltimore area and noted that the corporate office is “super excited” to get a presence in the city The Inner Harbor location offers traditional and cinnamon Pretzel Twists The pretzels can be paired with 10 dipping sauces Philly Pretzel Factory sells single pretzels and large trays for parties and catering It also sells Spicy Pretzel Sausages and Pretzel Cheesesteaks Drinks include bottled sodas and frozen lemonades Ward hired Jay Kuhn as the store’s manager and eight employees from Baltimore City Philly Pretzel Factory will be open every day from 10am to 9pm however Ward is considering keeping it open until 10pm during certain times of the year on Friday and Saturday nights It will provide deliveries in a three- to four-mile radius including to the South Baltimore neighborhoods Ward is excited about the Downtown location because of the many visitors to the Inner Harbor and businesses in the surrounding area He is hoping Philly Pretzel Factory will provide trays for many luncheons and business meetings Philly Pretzel Factory will provide deliveries in a three- to four-mile radius including to the South Baltimore neighborhoods Ward is also hoping the vendors selling Philly-style pretzels outside of Ravens games will come to his location for pickups Harborplace is undergoing a renovation by Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation Renovations are currently taking place on the interior of the Light Street Pavilion with exterior improvements expected to begin soon after The pavilion will remain open during all improvements The Pratt Street Pavilion is also currently receiving interior and exterior improvements Founder and Publisher of SouthBMore.com, longtime resident of South Baltimore, and a graduate of Towson University. Diehard Ravens and O's fan, father of three, amateur pizza chef, dog lover, Little League coach, and "bar food" foodie. Email me at Kevin@InceptMM.com, follow me on Twitter at @SoBoKevin, and Instagram at PizzaChannelKevin @2021 - All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by PenciDesign Global (21 February 2022) – A re-imagination of the beloved sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” set in modern-day America through a new dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air will be hitting the small screens soon How did Morgan Cooper’s mock trailer turn into one of the most anticipated series of the year Will Smith saw it and knew immediately that this was the Fresh Prince 2022 needed The mock trailer was uploaded on the 10th of March 2019 and after three years and some negotiations Universal Television and Peacock have re-imagined the entire series taking it from funny sitcom to thrilling drama And the pitch was so good that the network ordered it for two seasons up-front Watch the mock trailer that started it all below: Peacock’s new one-hour drama series Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down and I’d like to take a minute just sit right there… I’ll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air.” Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known The first episode of the new Bel-Air started on Peacock on the 13th of February 2022 which means it will be hitting South African screens soon Brent Lindeque is the founder and editor in charge at Good Things Guy Recognised as one of the Mail and Guardian’s Top 200 Young South African’s as well as a Primedia LeadSA Hero Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "ab344f4be43ff5760df110051761dbf2" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Would you like to receive truly phenomenal inspirational and good thing stories right to your inbox Then subscribe to our weekly GoodThingsGuy newsletter today I accept GTG’s Privacy Policy GoodThingsGuy is the home of everything good and those are the things that really matter We believe that there is good news all around us and over 1 million readers a month agree with us GoodThingsGuy was officially launched on the 1 August 2015 in order to only promote good news inspirational stories and promote only positive multi-platform media company that distills unique content across multiple media platforms We consider individual and corporate contributions through the website or mail us directly here. 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