Harford Financial Group Voted Best Financial Adviser
Harford Financial Group, a financial services firm based in Bel Air that has a highly skilled team of professionals specializing in life-centered financial planning for individuals and business owners, was voted Best Financial Adviser in The Baltimore Sun’s Best 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. The results were announced in The Sun on June 28, and a record number of individuals voted in the 2026 contest. This year marks the first time Harford Financial Group has received The Sun’s Best Financial Adviser
Harford County Public Library Announces Featured Programs in July
Harford County Public Library is offering numerous programs in July on a wide variety of subjects, from unseen patriots, 250th trivia, reading the Declaration of Independence to colonial gardeners, researching Revolutionary War genealogy, a patriotic sing-along and archeological finds. “This July marks an extraordinary milestone in our nation’s history, and Harford County Public Library is proud to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an exciting lineup of programs for all ages. We invite our
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The Art of Healing Community Art Exhibition Opens June 12 at the Bel Air Library
"The Art of Healing,” a powerful community art exhibition that explores the transformative role of creativity in the journey through addiction and recovery, will be on display June 12 through August 1 at the Bel Air Library, 100 East Pennsylvania Avenue. Featuring 85 works by artists whose lives have been touched by addiction, the exhibition shares stories of resilience, healing and hope through artistic expression. The exhibition was organized by the Harford County Cultural Arts Board and Harford
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Harford County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Invites Customers to ‘Unearth a Story’ Starting June 1
Harford County Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading program, with a theme of “Unearth a Story,” takes place June 1 through August 15 and encourages everyone – from infants, toddlers and preschoolers to children, teens and adults – to accomplish reading goals and continue learning throughout the summer. Participants are invited to sign up and keep track of books and activities by visiting https://www.hcplonline.org/summerreading.php A Summer Reading Celebration takes place at the Abingdon Library,
Harford County Cultural Arts Board Accepting Applications for Grants
Harford County Cultural Arts Board (HCCAB) is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2027 for three grants programs that support and strengthen Harford County’s arts and cultural community and ensure the ongoing availability and accessibility of the arts for Harford County residents and visitors. Submissions for Arts Organizations General Operating Support Grants and Arts Programming Grants are due June 26. Access Arts Grants are accepted on a rolling basis from June 15 through February 15, 2027. Grant
Harford County Public Library Foundation’s Taste of Harford Sells Out For Third Year In A Row, Raises $40,000
A sold-out crowd of 500 guests attended Harford County Public Library Foundation’s Third Annual Taste of Harford May 17 at Vignon Manor Farm in Havre de Grace. A buy local, taste local event, Taste of Harford celebrated the diverse flavors and skills of the Harford County agricultural and culinary communities. The event raised $40,000 and will support Harford County Public Library programs, resources and services that benefit readers of all ages across the community. Taste of Harford showcased a variety
13th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk Brings Together Nearly 600 Walkers, Donors to Support Cancer LifeNet
The 13th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk held May 9 raised more than $85,000 (and counting) for Cancer LifeNet, bringing the cumulative total raised to more than $1.6 million over the past 13 years. This annual event, organized by the UM Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, together with Chesapeake Cancer Alliance (CCA) volunteers, was held along the perimeter of the turf field at The John Carroll School in Bel Air. It brought together nearly 600 walkers and donors from across the community
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Tickets for Harford County Public Library Foundation’s 22nd Annual Gala, ‘A Winter’s Ball: Revolution in the Stacks,’ Go On Sale May 19
Tickets to Harford County Public Library Foundation’s 22nd annual gala, “A Winter’s Ball: Revolution in the Stacks,” go on sale May 19 at midnight at HCPLonline.org. Community members are encouraged to purchase tickets early because the gala traditionally sells out quickly once tickets become available. Expected to attract more than 650 guests, “A Winter’s Ball: Revolution in the Stacks” takes place the evening of Saturday, November 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate
Two Harford Financial Group Team Members Earn Certified Exit Planning Advisor® Certification
Harford Financial Group’s Michael Clayton and Bryce Harrison have earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation. The credential is awarded by the Exit Planning Institute and is designed for financial advisors who work with business owners to plan for the eventual transition or exit of their business. Both Clayton and Harrison are Certified Financial Planners™ with Harford Financial Group. Harford Financial Group Managing Principal Adam Freeland, CFP™, and Lead Advisor Melissa Mullan,
13th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk Takes Place May 9
The 13th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk, which raises funds for Cancer LifeNet, takes place Saturday, May 9, at The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road in Bel Air. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 9 a.m. The UM Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, together with Chesapeake Cancer Alliance (CCA) volunteers, hosts this walk to honor those affected by cancer and recognize care providers. This year's goal is to raise $125,000 to support Cancer LifeNet at the
Harford County Public Library Foundation’s 21st Annual Gala Raises $100,000 Net For Essential Resources, Services & Programs
Harford County Public Library Foundation’s 21st annual gala, “Epic Rewind: Eighties in the Stacks,” raised $100,000 net the evening of November 1 at the Abingdon Library. The gala, attended by 650 guests, is the Library’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds support the Library’s programs for early literacy, STEM resources, internet access and vital community programs across Harford County. The Presenting Sponsors were Klein’s ShopRite of Maryland and Saxon’s Diamond Centers. For a complete listing of sponsors,
