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What's up Bel Air! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Bel Air parents should do after a rabid bat at school
  • Crash on Bel Air Road leaves one critically hurt Monday morning
  • How Hello Harford's data is quietly boosting Bel Air tourism

Also on today's calendar: Maple Border Farm Corn Maze — Opening Weekend and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 84, low: 70.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rabid bat found inside Harford County elementary school, prompting warning to parents (cbsnews.com) — A bat found inside St. Margaret's Elementary School in Bel Air tested positive for rabies, and health officials want parents to ask children if they had any contact with it. The Harford County Health Department explains what counts as possible exposure and urges residents to secure homes against wildlife as rabies cases rise across the county and state.
   

2. Belair Road crash leaves one in critical condition (nottinghammd.com) — A serious crash on the 1500 block of Bel Air Road left at least one person in critical condition and briefly shut down the area Monday morning. Fallston and Bel Air fire crews, plus state police and a medevac helicopter, responded while motorists were urged to avoid the scene as investigators from the Bel Air Barrack gathered details.
   

3. Harford County's 'Hello Harford' tourism campaign earns national recognition for data-driven approach (wmar2news.com) — Harford County's "Hello Harford" tourism campaign, based in Bel Air, has earned a national award for its data‑driven approach to attracting visitors. By tracking where people come from and how long they stay at events like those at Ripken Stadium, the county is helping local businesses refine marketing, boost spending, and improve experiences that benefit Bel Air and surrounding communities.
   

4. Over $210K jackpot of lottery winnings hit in Howard County (foxbaltimore.com) — A Bel Air player is among several Marylanders who recently scored $50,000 lottery prizes, part of more than $30 million in winnings statewide during the week of September 7–13. If you bought tickets locally, double‑check them, sign the back, and remember that larger prizes must be claimed at Maryland Lottery offices or designated cashing locations within 182 days.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Harford County Extends Ag Education and Outreach Grant Deadline to September 30 —Alexandra Walker Read on Patch
  • An Evening of Jazz at Harford Community College —Susan Fletcher Read on Patch
  • Harford County College and Career Fair on October 7 —Susan Fletcher Read on Patch
  • Press Release Bel Air Art Festival —Jaime Meyers Read on Patch
  • Harford County Earns National Award for "Hello Harford" Tourism Marketing —Alexandra Walker Read on Patch
  • In need of edible images, is there anywhere local I can order them from?
    Would prefer to try and get them done local rather than ordering them online. TIA (Nextdoor Estates at Cedarday)
  • Our Labrador puppy could use a caring and patient sitter.
    Walks, playtime, and plenty of affection included. Contact MayaCar2727@pm.me (Nextdoor West Riding)
  • Hyundai Motor Company posted a job opening for Parts Counterperson in Bel Air. Apply here.
  • Constellation Energy posted a job opening for Senior Reactor Operator in Bel Air. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bel Air here.

Ok Bel Air! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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