Local Emergency Preparedness: Carroll County residents can register for Ready Carroll, a free 8-hour fall program with hands-on drills and 9-1-1 simulations at the Public Safety Training Center in Westminster (sessions run Sept. 9–30). Community & Business: A new Royal Farms opened on Eastern Avenue in Dundalk, with 24/7 service and 14 fuel dispensers, plus a local grand opening that included state recognition. Public Safety & Crime: Baltimore County police asked for tips after a 1982 Dundalk homicide case resurfaced, seeking information about Margaret Jones’ death. Sports (Maryland): Frances Tiafoe, a Maryland native, is rolling into the U.S. Open after climbing the ATP rankings; and the Ravens’ Disney-themed merch collection pairs team picks with Diaval and Maleficent. Education & Youth: An 8th-grade student from Our Lady of Sorrows in Annapolis earned a spot in the U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM Program. Arts: Ballet Theatre of Maryland launches its 2026-27 season with Ballet in the Garden at Hammond-Harwood House and La Sylphide at Maryland Hall. Tech & Policy: Dorchester County discussed a data-center moratorium and how to build a framework for future proposals.