Temporary Overnight Lane Closure Scheduled on Churchville Road in Bel Air Following Water Main Repair

The closure is expected to remain in place overnight, with the roadway anticipated to reopen Tuesday morning before the peak travel period.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge Published in Kiplinger: The 7 signs you're actually ready to retire

Retirement readiness isn't a feeling that arrives. It's a checklist. Here's how to know where you really stand.

K-9 Alerts Officers To Drugs In Vehicle During Traffic Stop

A South Carolina man was arrested in Aberdeen after a K-9 signaled to its officer that there were drugs in the vehicle.

Harford County Public Library Foundation Invites Children to Sign Up For Custom-designed Wheelchair Costumes

The Annual Wheelchair Costume Workshop and Inclusive Trunk or Treat takes place October 2-3 at Coppermine Bel Air Athletic Club.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in Yahoo Finance: why your old 401(k) rollover isn't one size fits all

The default move is rolling into an IRA on day one. Sometimes that's right. Sometimes it costs you.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in Financial Planning: The real test for what your HSA can cover

It is not whether an expense feels health related. It is whether it treats, cures, or prevents disease.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in ThinkAdvisor: the SEC rule change worth watching this fall

New custody and communications rules are coming in October. Here is the one that actually affects how your money is protected.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in MarketWatch: The Trump account trap most families will hit at 18

A new kids' savings account only pays off if your family won't touch the money until retirement. Most families will.

Freedom Federal Credit Union Named Best Bank/Credit Union In Baltimore And Harford County

Community-voted honors recognize Freedom Federal Credit Union's commitment to exceptional service and member experience

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in MarketWatch: The bankruptcy mistake that starts long before the filing

1,500 Americans filed for bankruptcy every day last year. The real problem usually started months earlier.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in the Baltimore Business Journal: Why your insurance broker and financial adviser..

A buy-sell agreement or key person policy that no one revisits can quietly undo years of retirement planning.

Where Maryland Families Can See Cheap Movies This Summer

Several national and regional theater chains are bringing back summer discount movie programs, with tickets starting as low as $1.

Rabid Fox Confirmed Near Bel Air, Health Officials Say

Harford County officials said the animal may have exposed people or pets in the surrounding area.

Harford Deputies Seek 3 Suspects In Bel Air Retail Theft

Investigators released surveillance images of the three suspects and are asking anyone who recognizes them.

Registration Open for Harford County’s 2026 Symposium on Addiction & Recovery

Together for Change: Connecting People, Services & Solutions will be held September 25, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Mountain Christian Church Joppa.

14 New Scholarships for Harford Community College Students

Harford continues to expand the scholarship opportunities for its students thanks to the generosity of several new donors.

Harford County Bridge To Close Next Week For Storm Debris Removal

Maintenance crews will use a crane and other heavy equipment to remove large trees and debris lodged beneath the bridge.

New York Times-Bestselling Author Nina Simon Headlines ‘Spill the Wine, Tell the Story’

August 19 event features Simon’s new book and is a fundraiser for the Harford County Bar Foundation and Harford County Public Library.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in The Daily Upside: Why the government picked a fund you've probably never heard of

Cost, not brand name, decided the default fund for the new Trump Accounts. Here's what that means for the rest of your portfolio.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in Barron's: The tax mistake new SpaceX millionaires can't afford to make

A wave of new IPO millionaires is here, and so is the tax bill nobody sees coming. Here's how to plan for it.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in MarketWatch: Why the aggressive catch-up plan usually backfires

Behind on retirement savings? The instinct to go big and fast is usually the wrong move.

Fallston 4th Of July House Party Ends In Fatal Shooting

Authorities said one man was killed and another was critically injured during a large house party in Harford County.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in CNBC: The pet insurance question isn't the premium

A big vet bill is really a test of your cash. Here is the question to ask before you buy any policy.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in MarketWatch: The summer camp tax break most parents don't know exists

A dependent care FSA change just made summer camp and daycare costs cheaper. Here's the catch most parents miss.

Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges At Job In Harford County: Police

Jurel Daquone Leo Bowman is charged with six counts of sexual solicitation of a minor, police said.

Camera Footage Helped Police Track Down Would-Be Kidnapper In Bel Air: Report

The man grabbed a girl forcefully by the neck, startling her, and causing her to scream and run away, according to WMAR.

4 People Displaced, Cat Believed Dead After Joppa House Fire

A Joppa family was displaced over the weekend after a large fire broke out and took some two hours to bring under control.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in Barron's: The college savings number that shrinks before the tuition bill arrives

A projection in future dollars is not what the money will buy. Adjust for inflation before you set the contribution.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in MarketWatch: Trump accounts aren't a 529 replacement

The new federal savings accounts launch July 4. Here's the framework Jeff Judge gave MarketWatch for using both.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Bel Air For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Bel Air.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in Forbes: The investing app fear that misses the real risk

If your app shut down tomorrow, your shares would not vanish with it. Here is what actually deserves your worry.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in US News: Why a fund's name can tell you less than you think

Two ETFs can share almost the same name and behave nothing alike. For anyone near retirement, that gap is worth a closer look.

Suspect Sought In Edgewood Dollar General Robbery, Assault

Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying the suspect, who fled before deputies arrived.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in Investopedia: The right way to buy into a falling stock

Averaging down without a plan just doubles your risk. Here is the difference between scaling in and guessing.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in CNBC: The $20,000 new car is gone, and the loan is where the damage hides

A lower monthly payment can quietly become the most expensive part of the deal. Here is what to check before you sign.

Cecil County Man Charged In Attempted Kidnapping In Bel Air

Police said the man is facing several charges, including attempted kidnapping of a child under 16.

Sharing the Spirit of America: Public Readings of the Declaration of Independence in Harford on July 8

Eight Harford County locations will join a nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence to celebrate America 250.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in Investopedia: The bond question isn't which pays more, it's where it lives

Munis or corporates is not an either-or. For retirement savers, the account a bond sits in can matter as much as its yield.

Harford Awards $1M to Strengthen Tourism Nonprofits; Grants Funded by County’s Hotel Tax

FY 2027 tourism grants expand tourism opportunities and strengthen the long-term success of local events and attractions.

Forest Hill's Jeff Judge in Daily Upside: Why a "2x" ETF doesn't mean double the return

Leveraged ETF assets have doubled in two months. Here is the catch most buyers miss