Meet Rudolph Girls: Westminster’s new independent bookstore
Some people only ever dream of opening an independent bookstore in a small town, but for Rudolph Girls Bookstore co-owners Nikki Rhodes and Ali King, that dream became a reality….
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Westminster and McDaniel community leader reclaims patriotism in Carroll County
Every Saturday, professor Henry Reiff can be seen standing outside the Westminster Public Library eliciting cheers, car horns, and expletives from passersby as he proudly waves an American flag, untouched…
Cultivated: A business and a dream
When walking up to Cultivated’s storefront, customers are greeted by a welcome sign and plants. Once inside, they can instantly tell what the store is all about because of the…
Historical Society of Carroll County: Looking to the future
On Westminster’s Main Street, three brick buildings — each a former upper-class home at least two centuries old — house the Historical Society of Carroll County. Inside, staff at the…
Westminster’s field of purple flowers
Before even walking through the doors of Silver Linings Lavender, customers are welcomed by the scents — and sense — of being surrounded by lavender in a field of vibrant purple flowers….
Where in Westminster: Baugher’s Restaurant
Over a century ago in 1904, Daniel Baugher founded the Baugher family orchard. Then, his family depended on the farm as their main source of food and income. Over the next decades, the farm…
Westminster Boys & Girls Club set to expand
The word “Welcome” hangs from the roof in rainbow letters just inside the doors of the Westminster Boys & Girls Club. The halls are silent and empty, but in a…
Where in Westminster: The Carroll County Farm Museum
The Carroll County Almshouse and Farm, also known as the Carroll County Farm Museum, is located at 500 S. Center St. in Westminster. The Carroll County Farm Museum is a…
Where in Westminster: Westminster Branch Library
The Westminster Branch Library, located at 50 East Main Street, is one of six Carroll County Public Libraries. Reverend J. A. Monroe and Dr. Charles Billingslea founded this library in…
What Students Do Off Campus
McDaniel offers a wide range of on-campus activities for students to take part in. These include clubs, student government positions, Greek life, and arts and culture shows/exhibits. Although there are…
Removal of Posters in Westminster High School Sparks Controversy
On Feb. 16, several teachers at Westminster High School were asked to take down posters that they felt promoted diversity, but administration believed carried political connotations, deviating from the apolitical…
The Future of Ting Fiber Internet at McDaniel
The possibility of a change to McDaniel internet is on the horizon. When Ting, an internet service provider and mobile virtual network operator, lit up in August of 2015 in Westminster,…
Third Annual “I Love the Hill” Month Kicks Off with Free T-shirts, Local Discounts
McDaniel’s third annual I Love the Hill celebration kicked off on Feb. 2 outside of Englar Dining Hall, where students, faculty, staff, and alumni were given the opportunity to write…
The Lone Star Barbecue
Located on Main Street in our very own Westminster, MD is the inexpensive, delicious, dine-in or take-out Lone Star Barbeque restaurant. It started in New Windsor, MD and is now behind…
Where in Westminster: Longwell Armory
A mysterious castle-like structure sits at 11 Longwell Ave. in Westminster. Visitors will find what appears to be a medieval fortress bearing the seal of the State of Maryland at…
What’s New Downtown: The Top Nosh Café
Looking for a new place to eat? Go to the Airpark! Come January 2017, you can find Top Nosh Café in Westminster at 125 Airport Drive in Suite 28, only…
McDaniel and the Restaurants of Westminster
Restaurants in the Westminster area truly benefit from the McDaniel Community. Homecoming, Spring Fling, and multiple athletic events draw large numbers of people to the Westminster area, and after these…
McDaniel Volleyball Coaches Local Volleyball Clinics
Young kids these days sit at home on technology and don’t go out to get any exercise — but local volleyball clinics are changing that. Every Sunday until Oct. 30,…
In the Wake of Wakefield Valley Golf Course
As a community, we are in the “Wake” of Wakefield Valley Golf Course. Located only 3 miles from McDaniel’s campus, the course is a quick walk away through the Wakefield…
It’s a Grande Day: the New Starbucks in Town
For those of you who crave coffee on the weekend, walk to the library, and see that Casey’s Corner is closed…fear not. For those of you who hit Casey’s Corner when…