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A Carroll County town lost its local news, so a McDaniel professor started a paper

Jonathan Slade, creator of the hyper-local Mason-Dixon Surveyor, gives McDaniel College's free Lumen Lecture on Nov. 10

Aug 26, 2026

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Little Locals Town & Gym Takes Grand Prize at 15th Annual Carroll Biz Challenge

Aug 15, 2026

Westminster Liquors to open Saturday in former Rite Aid Liquors space

Aug 12, 2026

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Jul 28, 2026

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Christmas in July jingles into downtown Westminster, Maryland

Several local businesses are marking the midsummer holiday with sales, seasonal treats and a visit from Santa. Elvis will also be in the building.

Jul 22, 2026

Christmas in July jingles into downtown Westminster, Maryland

Westminster P&Z approves 404 Malcolm Drive project design; Goddard School signed as first tenant

Project needs final sign-offs before the developer can break ground, which it hopes to do within 30 days

Jul 21, 2026

Westminster P&Z approves 404 Malcolm Drive project design; Goddard School signed as first tenant

Former Rare Opportunity baker brings Bixler Bread & Blooms farm stand to Westminster

Biology teacher turned Carroll County family farmer, Nasiha Ocasio spent a year perfecting sourdough before opening her stand

Jul 20, 2026

Former Rare Opportunity baker brings Bixler Bread & Blooms farm stand to Westminster

Chick-fil-A pulls out of planned Route 140 location, Westminster council president says

The developer still fully intends to move forward with a restaurant on the site — and Chick-fil-A could return to the fold

Jul 10, 2026

SpaceX cleared to add two small structures at its Westminster plant

The county approved permits for a pair of 500-square-foot industrial buildings at the manufacturing site the company acquired this year

Jul 4, 2026

SpaceX cleared to add two small structures at its Westminster plant

Carroll County commissioners approve public hearing on Old Baltimore Road closure tied to Market Street Extended

Residents fear more trips through their neighborhood once new Chick-fil-A opens; commissioners to set hearing date with 30 days' notice required

Jun 30, 2026

Carroll County commissioners approve public hearing on Old Baltimore Road closure tied to Market Street Extended

Westminster's second Chick-fil-A location has approvals, awaits road construction

City sign-off is in place, but the restaurant construction cannot begin until Carroll County completes a new connector road to the site

Jun 23, 2026

Westminster's second Chick-fil-A location has approvals, awaits road construction

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Brewery Fire Taphouse opens Saturday with beer, food, and premium spirits

Carroll County's own Brewery Fire expands from original Taneytown location with a full-service taphouse at 530 Jermor Lane in Westminster's 140 Village Shopping Center

Jun 20, 2026

Brewery Fire Taphouse opens Saturday with beer, food, and premium spirits

Westminster Mayor and Council to weigh rezoning, utility fees, and downtown zoning relief tonight

40-unit development at Route 140 and Pennsylvania Avenue, and site plan review process overhaul for properties in Downtown Parking Area among full slate of items

Jun 8, 2026

Westminster Mayor and Council to weigh rezoning, utility fees, and downtown zoning relief tonight

Johanssons Dining House to change hands this summer after decades on Main Street in Westminster

Family restaurant urges gift card holders to redeem before closing

Jun 3, 2026

Johanssons Dining House to change hands this summer after decades on Main Street in Westminster

Westminster Planning and Zoning conditionally approves East Green Street renovation

ZFP Capital wins commission approval to tear down wooden building and renovate surviving structure with brick, awnings, and cornice

May 31, 2026

Westminster Planning and Zoning conditionally approves East Green Street renovation

Cafe proposed for 118 West Main Street seeks city planning approval

Commission continues review of application and requests revisions; elevations called "suburban" and out of character with downtown

May 29, 2026

Cafe proposed for 118 West Main Street seeks city planning approval

Original Route 140 Sheetz in Westminster gets green light for EV fast-charging stations

City of Westminster's Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approves eight stalls — four going in now, four planned for the future

May 28, 2026

Original Route 140 Sheetz in Westminster gets green light for EV fast-charging stations

Five new businesses to know about in Westminster

A coffee drive-thru, a fine-dining pop-up, a wine bar, a boutique, and a national wing chain are all open or on the way

May 28, 2026

Five new businesses to know about in Westminster

Husky Hut Coffee Co. brings adventure-inspired drive-thru to Westminster

New drive-thru spot operates from a bus in the lot next to Bowman's on Englar Road, in front of what will become their permanent location

May 27, 2026

Husky Hut Coffee Co. brings adventure-inspired drive-thru to Westminster

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