AI & Education: Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and Great Learning launched an 18-week online Certificate Program in Agentic AI, aimed at training STEM and product leaders to build and govern goal-driven AI agents. Public Safety Tech: Flock Safety’s license-plate reader camera network keeps expanding, but Maryland-area coverage highlights renewed privacy and misuse concerns as agencies add “safety controls.” Housing Data Watch: HUD rankings show Baltimore city leading Maryland in assisted housing overall, while Anne Arundel County lands near the bottom for 811/PRAC assisted units but ranks mid-pack for Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing. Local STEM & Community: The Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Project won a national preservation award, with restoration and volunteer work keeping the Chesapeake Bay landmark operating for visitors. Policy & Courts: Maryland’s digital advertising tax was struck down by the state Tax Court, setting up refunds and a warning for other states watching the outcome. Health Research Governance: A former Fauci adviser, David Morens, pleaded guilty in federal court in Greenbelt, Maryland, tied to concealing COVID-19-related records and grant research documents. STEM School Spotlight: High Technology High School in Lincroft topped U.S. STEM high school rankings in U.S. News’ latest review.