The owners of a cat move to New York, leaving the cat behind. When they return give years later, guess who is waiting for them.

The Starry Night Gala drew more than 370 people and raised a record $70,000 for the Carroll Community College Foundation.

A Fall Fashion show on October 9 at Martin’s Westminster raised money for the Friends of the Village auxiliary of Carroll Lutheran Village

Four local decorators offer tips for enhancing your home during the Christmas season.

22 restaurants provided fare for A Culinary Experience, held October 10 at Martin’s Westminster, benefitting the Rape Crisis Intervention Service.

Hundreds gathered at The Greene Turtle in Westminster to watch Starry Night Bakery battle it out on the Food Network's Cupcake Wars.

More than 175 baked goods, some going for $1,100 apiece, were auctioned off at the Carroll County 4-H Fair's annual Cake Auction on August 3. Proceeds went to the next annual 4-H Fair.

Some Carroll County families observe Halloween traditions that go back generations.  One has a group pumpkin-carving session. Another has “boo bags” for their neighbors. And a third decorates their house with icky stuff.

Twelve breweries will be represented at the fifth annual Maryland Microbrewery Festival. Here's a guide to an appreciation of the brewer's art.

When rating fermented beverages, experts consider such factors as "nose," balance, finish and aftertaste. Be your own expert. Here are a few tips.