Wellness

Home Care, Human Connection

Local caregiving rooted in service, dignity, and real human connection. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Kerry Dietz From an early age, JP Glynn witnessed the power of caring for aging family members at home, and his present role as owner and director at Visiting Angels reflects the lessons that he learned. In his preteen years, he watched his mother leave her full-time job as an office administrator for a dentist to take care of his paternal grandfather, providing hygiene needs as...

Health + Wellness

Independence, Community, and Care in Harford County

Where assisted living feels personal, peaceful, and uplifting. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Kerry Dietz Jarrettsville native Melissa Chaney had been practicing Occupational Therapy for over 25 years, spending the vast majority of that time as a Home Care Therapist, when she decided she wanted to branch out in a different direction and open her own assisted living facility. Along with her husband, Scott Chaney, the two moved forward, opening Broad Creek Manor in Whiteford...

Fitness

Breathing New Energy into a Beloved Community Club

How Coppermine preserved a local icon while reshaping it for today's families and athletes. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Leah Rhianne for Coppermine When Coppermine purchased the Bel Air Athletic Club, it wasn’t simply acquiring a fitness facility -- it was stepping into a place woven into Harford County’s social fabric. Bel Air members didn’t just exercise there; they built friendships, raised families, and found community. Preserving that spirit while ushering in something...

Food + Beverage

Mocktails Made for Winter

Crafted by local talent, these mocktails deliver bold flavor without the spirits, making them perfect for fresh-start season. Article by Natalie Trabbold and Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Natalie Trabbold and Steve Vilnit Award-winning chef Zack Trabbold and his wife, Natalie Trabbold, have built their two restaurants -- The Local and Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen (under the Evolved Hospitality Brand) -- from scratch. Along with their incredible team, they have put their heart and soul into...

Life + Culture

Sip the Season

A holiday cocktail from Lib's Grill to your home bar. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Steve Vilnit and Harco City Lifestyle Each year, Lib’s Grill goes all out, celebrating the holiday season with its Cocktails & Candy Canes event. With festive floor-to-ceiling decor and creative seasonal libations, the restaurant turns into a wintry wonderland.  While stopping into the local spot from late November through December is a must for any holiday enthusiast, you can also bring some of...

Life + Culture

Pouring it Forward

Owner Martin Grams Jr. shares how The Screaming Bean Coffee Shop brews kindness daily. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Martin Grams Jr. and Harco City Lifestyle What was the inspiration for starting Screaming Bean Cafe? Everyone has a dream. Mine was to open a coffee shop — a dream that brewed for seven years before becoming reality. But I didn’t just want a place that served coffee; I wanted to create a third place. You know — if you’re not at home and you’re not at work...

Life + Culture

Wine Wisdom for the Holidays

Inside the award-winning Vineyard Wine Bar's approach to pairing, passion, and the joy of discovery. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Mark Robinson From distribution and retail to harvesting and pruning, Joe Lertch has spent most of his career in the wine industry, both in the United States and internationally. As the proud owner of the award-winning Vineyard Wine Bar in Havre de Grace for 16 years, he shares his vast knowledge and unique, curated collection of wines with...

Life + Culture

Changing Lives, One Home at a Time

Passion meets purpose through personalized care for local seniors. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Kerry Dietz From 2012 to 2024, Jarrettsville native Justin Kress built a career in medical device sales, often traveling around the country and successfully climbing the ladder in corporate America. However, after just shy of a decade in the industry, Kress began to question his trajectory. “I had a desirable job, I made good money -- it’s a great sales job,” he said. “But I thought...

Food + Beverage

Autumn in a Glass

Maple Bourbon Smash Article and Photography by Harco City Lifestyle INGREDIENTS 1.5 ounces Maple Bourbon 1 sprig Fresh Mint 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice 1 ounce Ginger Beer Ice Come by Barrett's on the Pike at 588 Baltimore Pike in Bel Air to enjoy: Maple Bourbon Smash – A refined balance of smooth bourbon, pure maple sweetness, and bright citrus, delicately finished with fresh mint. A timeless sip of warmth and sophistication.

Food + Beverage

Great Restaurants We Recommend

Where refined flavor meets community in Harford County’s dining scene Article and Photography by Harco City Lifestyle Vineyard Wine Bar   vineyardwinebar.com   Pairings   pairingsbistro.com   Enotria   enotriarestaurant.com   Black Forest Taphouse   blackforesttaphouse.com   The Local   thelocalharco.com Barrett's on the Pike   barrettsonthepike.com   Lib's Grill   libsgrill.com   Latitude Seafood   latitudeseafoodco.com   One Eleven Main   oneelevenbelair.com Bacco Italian + Wine...