Stadium Upgrade: Baltimore’s renovated M&T Bank Stadium is ready for preseason crowds, with a revamped Flock Yard tailgating zone and new hospitality spaces aimed at boosting the game-day experience. Stormwater Watch: Howard County is investigating a Columbia storm drain complaint after residents say a lawn-care hose may have been routed into the storm system, raising concerns about chemical runoff into the Middle Patuxent River and the Bay. Public Health & Food Safety: A multi-state recall of frozen raw dog food (Oma’s Pride, Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe) was issued after salmonella was found; Maryland is among the affected states. Healthcare Access: Maryland awarded $80M in rural health grants to expand primary care, with an emphasis on integrating services and using technology to reach underserved communities. Medical Innovation: Nanochon received Panama regulatory approval to start a first-in-human clinical study of its Chondrograft™ knee implant. Tech Policy: Maryland’s Tax Court struck down the state’s digital advertising tax as illegal under federal law, putting more than $400M collected into question. AI & Community Impact: A new report highlights growing local backlash that has stalled or delayed AI data center projects worth about $130B nationwide. Environment & Fisheries: Maryland is weighing public input on possible cuts to Atlantic menhaden harvest in the Chesapeake Bay as osprey and other wildlife face food stress. Education Rules: Wicomico County Public Schools will enforce “Bell to Bell, No Cell” starting Sept. 1, aligning with Maryland’s phone-free schools law. Space & Conservation: NASA transferred a 105-acre “Hundred Acre Wood” tract near Goddard to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, protecting it as part of the Patuxent Research Reserve.