A message of kindness on Main Street in Bel Air.

For the 32nd consecutive year, Harford County government has earned the Government Finance Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award recognizes governments that meet national guidelines for how well their budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device.

Director Kathy Burley recently became a nationally recognized Certified Park and Recreation Executive through the National Recreation and Park Association. One of four CPREs in Maryland and 300 in the United States, Burley is leading Harford Parks and Recreation’s efforts to provide the citizens of Harford County with exceptional service through cutting edge parks and programs.

Harford County has installed lifesaving equipment along several county trails for members of the public to access in an emergency.

Clark’s Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church has been designated a Harford County historic landmark. The 135-year-old church has one of the oldest, historically African-American congregations in the Bel Air area.

Harford County congratulates all of this year's ATHENA International nominees, Young Professional Leader Award winner Sara Garbarino and Leadership Award winner Robin Tomechko.

A corner of the parking lot at the Mary Risteau District Court building in Bel Air will be blooming with flowers in its new rain garden this spring! Harford County completed the construction of an environmentally-friendly rain garden in Bel Air.