A local guide, run by a neighbor

The Local Spot celebrates the independent businesses that make Harford and Baltimore County feel like home. Every week we spotlight one, and every month we name a Business of the Month.

Who runs it

The Local Spot is run independently by Simon Batrony, who works in local digital marketing. You can reach him at Simon@w3mct.club.

How businesses are picked

• Independent and locally owned, in Harford or Baltimore County.
• Chosen from reader nominations and time spent around town.
• Picked for quality, character, and what they add to the community.

Our standards

• Features are free and never paid for. No one can buy a spot.
• Featured businesses may be offered marketing services after their feature. Saying no has no effect on the feature.
• Placeholder content is always clearly marked "Sample".