Harford County, MD Blog: Local News, Events and Market Updates

What's Open and Closed on Thanksgiving 2026 in Harford County

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. On that day in Harford County, county offices, the Harford Waste Disposal Center, all public libraries, public schools and MVA branches are closed, and it's a postal holiday. The two trash haulers that have posted 2026 schedules move pickup on or after Thursd

7 Brew Bel Air: Plans for a Drive-Thru on Churchville Road (Rt. 22)

7 Brew has filed plans to build a drive-thru coffee stand at 1216 Churchville Road (Rt. 22) in Bel Air, where a Pizza Hut sits today. As of Oct. 24, 2026, I can't find a final approval, a building permit or an opening date, so treat this one as planned, not confirmed. Here's what's on paper, what's

Chicken Salad Chick Bel Air: Where It's Going and When It Opens

Chicken Salad Chick is coming to Tollgate Marketplace in Bel Air, in the same row of shops as Mission BBQ. No opening date has been announced yet, but the shopping center's leasing map marks the space "signed lease/opening soon." Here's exactly where it's going, what it serves and what's still not k

Harford Mall Update: Derby Place, Dave's Hot Chicken, Warby Parker and Whole Foods

The old Macy's at Harford Mall in Bel Air is down, and the new Derby Place is next. The plan brings a Whole Foods, Dave's Hot Chicken, Warby Parker, Shake Shack and 249 apartments, with the developer aiming to open in spring 2028. For the full Derby Place plan (Whole Foods, apartments, timeline), se