Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Candidate Spotlight: Meet Jean M. Salvatore (patch.com) — Bel Air voters can learn more about resident Jean M. Salvatore, who is running for the Harford County Council District D seat and pledges not to accept campaign donations or keep a council salary. She outlines priorities including better constituent access, stronger school funding, expanded public transportation, and closer collaboration with Aberdeen Proving Ground and Harford Community College to grow local jobs and preserve community quality of life.
• Stolen $15K guitar returned to Music Land in Bel Air (wcbm.com) — A rare $15,000 1947 Martin D-28 guitar stolen from Music Land on Gateway Drive has been recovered and returned to the Bel Air shop’s owner. Bel Air Police tracked it to a New Jersey storage unit buyer and retrieved it earlier this month. All four suspects, including one juvenile, were arrested in March, and the investigation remains active.
• Where to find July 4th fireworks in the Baltimore area (wbaltv.com) — Bel Air residents can look forward to a full July 4 schedule, from early-morning flag-raising and a pancake breakfast at Bel Air High to a Main Street parade and nighttime fireworks from Rockfield Park. The regional roundup also highlights other nearby fireworks and parades plus important safety tips from fire officials. Plan ahead, as some events require tickets or have rain dates.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Bel Air Rotary Installs New Officers and Board —Greg Derwart Read on Patch
New Chair and Vice Chair Elected to Harford Community College Board of Trustees —Susan Fletcher Read on Patch
Court Awards Harford County $266,100 Judgment Against Visit Harford, Inc. for Contract Breach —Alexandra Walker Read on Patch
Harford Executive Cassilly Plans Potential Legal Action Against Solar, Battery Projects on Prime Ag Land —Alexandra Walker Read on Patch
instability Aaron Ellison and Eric Zeigler Show Opens at the LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery —Susan Fletcher Read on Patch
Sponsored a Kona Ice Truck to celebrate the last day of school! The neighborhood kids got to enjoy a free Kona Ice on me! (Nextdoor Bel Air North)
Lost black cat near Montrose Way near Callander Way in Abingdon. Named Luno, scar on his nose. Escaped house some time yestersay morning. Please let me know if anyone has any information. Thank you! Any advice… (Nextdoor Ewing St)
Huntington Learning Center posted a job opening for Part-Time Math Teacher in Bel Air. Apply here.
Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Bel Air. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bel Air here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fallston
Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him (wbaltv.com)
Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler aims for reelection, with opponent seeking role (cbsnews.com)
Aberdeen
2 teachers injured in school hallway stabbing at Roye-Williams Elementary in Havre de Grace (wbal.com)
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