A ranking of the Top 20 most active local web sites on Harford Vista! for January 2006 as rated by the number of clickthroughs to the linked sites during the month.

The 2006 Top 20 began with a number of firsts for the list. The Harford County Government web site was no. 1 by a wide margin for the first time. We can only speculate that it must be heightened public interest in the ongoing re-zoning controversy. This was also the most eclectic list, with 10 of the 16 categories represented - another first. Finally, Sports and Recreation, with four sites, tied Real Estate for the number two category behind Retail. All in all, a very non-traditional way for the list to begin the new year. It could be interesting.

1. Harford County Government
   Guide to Harford County, Maryland, government services: agencies, news and meetings, business guide, visitors' guide, and more. Solid government site, and usually well-maintained.
   http://www.co.ha.md.us/



2. Arena Club ( formerly Harford Health and Fitness ) 
   Offers a variety of programs - weight management, swimming, personal training and more - for people of all ages to help enhance their health and lifestyle. Formerly, Harford Health and Fitness. Located outside of Bel Air near Harford Community College.
   http://www.thearenaclub.com/



3. C-Mart Discount Warehouse 
   Purchase of distressed merchandise from all over the country allows the store to discount prices for shoppers. Located in Joppatowne.
   http://www.cmartdiscount.com/



4. Plaza Ford 
   Ford dealer outside Bel Air past Benson. Family owned and operated for over 65 years. Has a large selection of new Ford cars, trucks, and multi-purpose vehicles.
   http://www.plazaford.com/



5. Bedroom Factory Outlet 
   Located in Bel Air, they have ".the largest selection of handcrafted bedroom furniture, futons, mattresses, children's furniture, waterbeds, and accessories in the Baltimore-Washington area. All at factory-direct prices!"
   http://www.bfo.com/



6. Hecht's 
   One of the May Department Stores group. "The department store leader in its markets." Hecht's operates 53 stores in 15 markets including Washington D.C., Baltimore, Richmond, and Norfolk. Recently acquired.
   http://www.hechts.com/



7. Advantage Real Estate 
   Founded in 1991, the company is a full-service auction and appraisal service for Harford, Baltimore, Cecil and Howard Counties. Complete estate representation. Seller pays no commission. Located in Fallston.
   http://www.harfordadvantage.com/



8. Grimmel's Fine Home Furnishings 
   Serving the northeastern metropolitan Baltimore area with a vast selection of quality solid wood furniture from nationally recognized manufacturers. In addition, they have a professional flooring department that is ready to help you find carpeting, rugs, ceramic or hardwood flooring for any room in your home.
   http://www.grimmels.com/



9. Glen-Echo Furniture 
   Furniture by Clayton Marcus, Flexsteel, Stratford, Mobel, Broyhill, Crawford, Virginia House, Webb, Moosehead, American Drew, Keller, Crawford, Edridge Mills, Mohawk, Ridgeway, and Lane. Flooring by ShawMark and Armstrong. "We'll beat N. Carolina's 800#'s!"
   http://www.glen-echo.com/



10. Simply Nirvana Day Spa 
    Specializes in therapeutic Swedish massage, facials, waxing, makeup, and glycolic treatments. Jennifer Young is a Certified Massage Therapist, NCBTMB, a Licensed Esthetician, a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage, and has a B.S. in Business Administration from Towson University. Located in Bel Air.
    http://www.simplynirvanadayspa.com/



11. Coldwell Banker 
    Coldwell Banker Online offers a full range of real estate services.
    http://www.coldwellbanker.com/



12. Annie's Playground 
    The Annie McGann Cumpston Playground Foundation's goal is to raise money for a community-built playground to remember and honor Annie Cumpston's playful spirit. Annie was a six-year-old resident of Harford County who was hit and killed by a drunk driver as she was leaving the circus with her family in Baltimore City.
    http://www.anniesfoundation.org/



13. Long and Foster - Pam Mones 
    Experience in senior lifestyles and all of your real estate needs in Harford, Cecil and Baltimore Counties.
    http://www.longandfoster.com/About_us/Agent_Profile.aspx?agtNumber=52988



14. Beam, Sharon, CRS, ABR 
    A Maryland and Pennsylvania realtor and associate broker providing professional real estate services for over 20 years. 1998/99 Realtor of the Year. A RE/MAX American Dream affiliate.
    http://www.sharon-beam.com/



15. The Aegis 
    The only local (but not locally owned) newspaper, published twice weekly. Also publishes The Record, The Weekender, APG News, and now the Harford Business Ledger.
    www.theaegis.com/



16. Harford Gymnastics 
    Offer students quality gymnastic instruction with programs designed to provide successful and fun learning experiences to children at all levels while developing gymnastic skills. Located in Joppa.
    http://www.harfordgymnastics.com/



17. Bel Air Golf Center / Jay Perkins Golf Learning Center 
    Driving range and miniature golf; PGA pro individual instruction, junior clinics, and video sessions; parties and events; pro shop and services. Located in Kingsville.
    http://www.belairgolfcenter.com/



18. PlayAction Sports and Social Club 
    Kickball, running, football, you name it. This club mixes the excitement of competition with a social and relaxed atmosphere to make sports fun and enjoyable for all participants. It is designed to give adults in the Harford County area an avenue to stay active, meet and socialize with other adults, and enjoy competition.
    http://www.passc.com/



19. Greater Harford Soccer Club (GHSC) 
    Information specifically about the Greater Harford Soccer teams for the parents, players, and friends of Greater Harford; also provides other soccer information. The place to go for the soccer aficionado.
    http://www.ghsc.org



20. Public Schools 
    Links to all High School, Middle School, Elementary School, and Special School web sites.
    http://www.hcps.org/schools/





2005's Top 20
1. C-Mart Discount Warehouse 2. Hechts 3. Bedroom Factory Outlet 4. Glen-Echo Furniture 5. Advantage Real Estate	6. Jones Junction 7. Coldwell Banker 8. BJ's Warehouse 9. Century 21 Curry 10. The Arena Club	11. Harford Health and Fitness 12. Century 21 Diana 13. Grimmel's Fine Furniture 14. Schaefer and Strohminger 15. Long and Foster	16. Cook Motorcars 17. Sharon Beam 18. Harco Auto Park 19. Family Recreation 20. Shannon Alexander




2004's Top 20
1. C-Mart Discount Warehouse 2. The Arena Club 3. Hechts 4. Bedroom Factory Outlet 5. Advantage Real Estate	6. Glen-Echo Furniture 7. Jones Junction 8. John Buren Homes 9. Harford Health and Fitness 10. Coldwell Banker	11. BJ's Warehouse 12. Plaza Ford 13. Century 21 Diana 14. Adams Auto Company 15. Body Logic Wellness	16. Adams Jeep 17. Harford Schools 18. Century 21 Curry 19. Attorney Harry Baumohl 20. Clark Turner Companies




2003's Top 20
1. Hecht's 2. Bedroom Factory Outlet 3. Glen-Echo Furniture 4. The Arena Club 5. C-Mart Discount Warehouse	6. Flagship Cinemas 7. Coldwell Banker 8. Rockfield Manor 9. The Auto Gallery 10. Harford Health and Fitness	11. Advantage Real Estate 12. Home Finder - Harford 13. Adams Auto Company 14. Century 21 Curry 15. Gardiners Furniture	16. Century 21 Diana 17. BJ's Warehouse 18. Jones Junction 19. Sharon Beam 20. Long and Foster


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