{"id":11170622,"date":"2025-02-25T06:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T11:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baltimoresun.com\/?p=11170622"},"modified":"2025-02-25T13:37:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T18:37:47","slug":"heres-the-winners-of-the-best-of-harford-county-readers-choice-poll-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baltimoresun.com\/2025\/02\/25\/heres-the-winners-of-the-best-of-harford-county-readers-choice-poll-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are the winners of the Best of Harford County Readers\u2019 Choice poll 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your votes are in! See how readers voted in the Best of Harford County Readers\u2019 Choice poll.<\/p>\n

Health & Wellness<\/h4>\n
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ADDICTION COUNSELING: ASHLEY ADDICTION TREATMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Klein Family Center<\/p>\n

Char Hope Foundation<\/p>\n

Gorham<\/p>\n

ALTERNATE WELLNESS CENTER: SALT WORKS SPA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Jeremy Betkey Massage Therapy<\/p>\n

Namaste My Day<\/p>\n

Lavish Salon & Spa<\/p>\n

\"Best
Best of Harford County. AUDIOLOGIST: BAY AREA AUDIOLOGY. (Courtesy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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AUDIOLOGIST: BAY AREA AUDIOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n

424 Barnes St., Suite 102, Bel Air<\/p>\n

410-941-3826<\/p>\n

belairhearingaids.com<\/p>\n

Dr. Trisha A. Bents Muth (Au.D., CCC-A) has a passion for helping patients better their lives by improving their hearing. \u201cMy job is a real joy, as I get to improve the quality of life for my patients, as well as their families and loved ones. If someone is suffering from hearing loss, my approach is, \u2018Let\u2019s make it better.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Muth notes that most patients experience hearing loss over several years and do not take action until the onset of symptoms. \u201cIt\u2019s an intimate issue; people don\u2019t want to talk about it. I call it a silent disability, as you cannot really see that anything is wrong,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Untreated hearing loss can lead to an increased risk of dementia, she notes. \u201cAlso, it affects your social and emotional health and can cause depression due to isolation. We pride ourselves on evidence-based best practices to provide the best outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to treating older adults, Dr. Muth also performs pediatric hearing evaluations.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople with hearing loss don\u2019t know what they are missing until they get a hearing aid. Suddenly, they have better conversations with loved ones and feel more confident,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Honorable mention<\/em><\/p>\n

Hearing Associates Inc Harmony Hearing<\/p>\n

CHIROPRACTOR: OPTIMAL SPINE CHIROPRACTIC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Poane<\/p>\n

Ultimate Health Dr. Rob Reier<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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DAY SPA: SALT WORKS SPA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Aruba Sun and Spa<\/p>\n

Lavish Salon & Spa<\/p>\n

Jordan Thomas Salon & Spa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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DENTAL PRACTICE: RIVER DENTAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

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Laurel Bush Family Dentistry<\/p>\n

Smile Partners<\/p>\n

Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

DISPENSARY: RISE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mention<\/em><\/p>\n

Four Green Fields<\/p>\n

EYE CARE (TIE): WILMER EYE INSTITUTE (BEL AIR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

EYE CARE (TIE): MYEYEDR.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates<\/p>\n

Advanced Eye Care<\/p>\n

Holloway Eye Care<\/p>\n

MEDISPA: ALLURE AESTHETICS OF BEL AIR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Chesapeake Skin Solutions<\/p>\n

Lavish Salon & Spa<\/p>\n

ProMD Health Bel Air<\/p>\n

OB\/GYN: SUSQUEHANNA OBGYN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mention<\/em><\/p>\n

Upper Chesapeake Women\u2019s Health<\/p>\n

ORTHODONTIST: BEL AIR ORTHODONTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Amanda Gallagher Orthodontics<\/p>\n

Smile Partners<\/p>\n

Isaacs, Nawy, Stern & Isaacs Orthodontics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ORTHOPEDIC: TOWSON ORTHOPAEDIC (BEL AIR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Sean Curtin<\/p>\n

Susquehanna Orthopedic Associates<\/p>\n

\"Best
Best of Harford County. Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry (By photographers, Robin Sommer and Bill Rettberg of MidAtlantic Photographic LLC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PEDIATRIC DENTIST: GROWING SMILES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bel Air Office<\/p>\n

2012 S. Tollgate Road, Suite 212<\/p>\n

410-569-6700<\/p>\n

White Marsh Office<\/p>\n

11570 Crossroads Circle, Suite 116<\/p>\n

410-697-9000<\/p>\n

growingsmiles.com<\/p>\n

If you ask most kids to list their favorite activities, heading to the dentist may not top the list. However, many parents have shared that their kids actually look forward to going to Growing Smiles pediatric dentistry, thanks to the fun and welcoming staff.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are uber-focused on providing a positive experience in a fun, caring environment. We love telling jokes. Above all else, we love smiles \u2013 those of our patients, parents and ourselves,\u201d says Diana Capobianco, D.D.S., who started Growing Smiles over 20 years ago. \u201cIt started with just me in one location. Now we have grown to include four doctors, two locations, and 40 staff members.\u201d<\/p>\n

Growing Smiles is a pediatric dental office that treats patients from infancy through their teenage years, including those with special needs. \u201cWe provide all basic dental services, such as cleaning, fluoride, restorations, but we also provide services that are unique to children,\u201d Dr. Capobianco explains. She and her staff volunteer by providing dental health screenings and education in the community.<\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Bel Air Pediatric Dentistry<\/p>\n

Joseph LaPonzina Orthodontics<\/p>\n

Chesapeake Pediatric<\/p>\n

PEDIATRIC PRACTICE: PEDIATRIC PARTNERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Bright Oaks Pediatric Center<\/p>\n

Forest Hill Pediatrics<\/p>\n

Bel Air Pediatric Dentistry<\/p>\n

PHARMACY: CVS-TARGET (MARKET-PLACE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Klein\u2019s Shoprite<\/p>\n

White Ford Pharmacy<\/p>\n

Wegmans<\/p>\n

PHYSICAL THERAPIST: AGAPE PHYSICAL THERAPY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

McLaughlin Physical Therapy<\/p>\n

Medstar Physical Therapy<\/p>\n

Pivot Physical Therapy<\/p>\n

URGENT CARE: PATIENT FIRST (ABERDEEN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Express Care<\/p>\n

University of Maryland Urgent Care (Fallston)<\/p>\n

Klein Family Center<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Home<\/h4>\n

ELECTRICIAN: MATTINGLY ELECTRIC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

DeLuca Electric<\/p>\n

A&J Electric<\/p>\n

JPS Electric<\/p>\n

FLOORING AND CARPETING: TOP NOTCH FLOORING AMERICA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Bel Air Carpet<\/p>\n

K.C. Flooring<\/p>\n

Adams Flooring & Handyman Services<\/p>\n

GARDEN CENTER\/NURSERY: THE MILL OF BEL AIR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Griers Nursery & Greenhouses<\/p>\n

Kroh\u2019s Nursery<\/p>\n

Fritz Farm & Nursery<\/p>\n

HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR: TAR HEEL CONSTRUCTION GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Ward Home Improvements at the Ward Design Studio<\/p>\n

Kris Konstruction<\/p>\n

RR Projects & Design<\/p>\n

\"Best
Best of Harford County. HOMEBUILDER: BOB WARD TRADEMARK HOMES. (Courtesy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

HOMEBUILDER: BOB WARD TRADEMARK HOMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

200 Man O\u2019War Place, Havre de Grace<\/p>\n

443-804-9616<\/p>\n

trademarkcustomhomes.com<\/p>\n

While some homebuilders are focused on hitting sales goals and expanding into multiple markets, Clark Turner of Bob Ward Trademark Homes makes it clear that his focus is on the charming Chesapeake Bay town of Havre de Grace. \u201cIn our model home at Bulle Rock, all of our employees \u2013 many of whom live in Havre de Grace \u2013 are onsite,\u201d Turner says. \u201cBy deliberately focusing on one area, we can deliver unparalleled customer service because we are onsite every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Turner notes that 95% of their clients are empty nesters looking for their forever home.<\/p>\n

Sales Manager JoAnna West notes that no two homes are designed the same at Bulle Rock. \u201cClark is our in-house home designer, and he will sit with the customer and sketch out a design based on their lifestyle and taste at no charge. That kind of attention to detail cannot be duplicated with a computer design program,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

West adds that the company\u2019s homes include standard high-end features and finishes that are considered upgrades by other builders, and aging in place features are also included.<\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Pinnacle Design and Development<\/p>\n

Huskin Builders<\/p>\n

Viking Construction<\/p>\n

HOUSECLEANING SERVICE: CORNERSTONE CLEANING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Housekeeping By Susan<\/p>\n

Two Arrows Cleaning Services<\/p>\n

The Clean Castle<\/p>\n

HVAC: SM MECHANICAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Excel HVAC Services<\/p>\n

First Response Heating & Cooling<\/p>\n

Ground Loop Heating and Air Conditioning<\/p>\n

INTERIOR DESIGNER\/DECORATOR: HOME WITH HEATHER, HEATHER KROUT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Monica Burk – Trellis Designs<\/p>\n

Wendy Miller – Wendmill Designs<\/p>\n

Juniper Interiors<\/p>\n

LANDSCAPER: LAWNSCAPE INC.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Turf Connection Inc.<\/p>\n

Akehurst Landscape Service<\/p>\n

Chesapeake Landscapes<\/p>\n

MORTGAGE COMPANY: THE RICCITELLI TEAM – CROSS COUNTRY MORTGAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Freedom Federal Credit Union<\/p>\n

Har-co Credit Union APGFCU<\/p>\n

PLUMBER: AMP PLUMBING & HEATING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

PlumbCrazy<\/p>\n

Mike\u2019s Plumbing And Heating Services<\/p>\n

NAM Plumbing<\/p>\n

\"Best
Best of Harford County. ROOFING: HARFORD ROOFING & EXTERIORS. (Courtesy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ROOFING: HARFORD ROOFING & EXTERIORS<\/strong><\/p>\n

407 Congress Ave., Havre de Grace<\/p>\n

443-331-4916<\/p>\n

harfordexteriors.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Shawn Whalen began working in the home remodeling business when he was 17 years old, carrying shingles and picking up nails on roofing jobs. More than 20 years later, he and his wife, Meagan, are owners of Harford Roofing & Exteriors and are dedicated to addressing pain points they have seen in their industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cLack of communication and over-pricing are the two areas customers get frustrated about in this industry. If anything, I over-communicate,\u201d he laughs. \u201cI\u2019ll text you to say we are five minutes away and take the time to explain every detail about how a new roof will be installed and detail each dollar of the price,\u201d Shawn says.<\/p>\n

In addition to roofing, the company also works on siding, windows, doors and gutters, and services Harford, Baltimore and Cecil Counties.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe use 3-D modeling to show customers exactly what their home will look like when we are done,\u201d says Shawn, who urges homeowners not to wait until a leak to have their roof inspected. \u201cRegular roof maintenance is very important.\u201d<\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Tar Heel Construction Group<\/p>\n

Polk Contracting<\/p>\n

Premier Roofing<\/p>\n

WASTE\/RECYCLING COMPANY: BARTENFELDER SANITATION SERVICES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honorable mentions<\/em><\/p>\n

Harford County Trash Services<\/p>\n

Humpty Dumpsters<\/p>\n

Maryland Pickers Junk Removal<\/p>\n