Maryland Science Center 50th Anniversary: Gov. Wes Moore marked the museum’s 50 years and broke ground on a renovation of the Harbor Plaza entrance, with plans for a smoother “Easy Landing” style approach, native landscaping, shade, and water-management upgrades; the project follows completion of a record $15.2M fundraising push and is slated to start this fall. Higher Ed Labor: CCBC faculty ratified the school’s first union contract, winning a 12.6% pay increase over three fiscal years plus protections for academic freedom and job security. Cybersecurity Staffing: Lawmakers and experts are questioning whether CISA can meet rising cyber threats after DOGE-era cuts reportedly reduced staffing by about a third. AI Data Center Backlash: A new report says opponents blocked or delayed at least 75 data center projects worth about $130B in early 2026, pointing to a growing “opposition playbook” and more organized groups. Consumer Tech Policy: Maryland’s surveillance-pricing crackdown is in the spotlight as a new survey finds most Americans oppose personalized grocery pricing. Local Education STEM: Three Buddy Taylor Middle School underwater robotics teams earned top finishes at the International SeaPerch Challenge. Public Health & Readiness: Maryland-based forces supported an FBI-led nuclear forensics exercise validating readiness and sample-collection capabilities. Baltimore County Politics: AFRO endorsed Clyde E. Boatwright for Baltimore County Sheriff, highlighting plans for a 24-hour domestic violence unit and staffing fixes.