Digital Security & Payments: UMass Amherst researchers presented “Zombie Card,” a method that can revive expired Visa contactless cards by rewriting the expiration date read by terminals, presented in Baltimore at USENIX Security Symposium. Corporate Finance: TerrAscend authorized a renewed $10 million share repurchase plan under its normal course issuer bid. Real Estate & Housing Policy: Baltimore city ranked No. 1 in Maryland for project-based Section 8 assisted units in 2025, while counties continue to struggle to fund EMTs as state cost shifts hit local budgets. Energy & Utilities: Gov. Wes Moore inked a solar deal aimed at doubling Maryland’s renewable power portfolio, and Montgomery County is expanding “Speed on Green” camera enforcement using red-light tech to ticket speeding during green phases. Public Safety & Courts: A former Prince George’s County officer was sentenced to six months in federal prison for an auto-insurance fraud scheme involving multiple officers. Local Business & Community: Berlin, Md. is a Hallmark “Merriest Christmas Town” finalist, and Crown Jewelry in Baltimore County reported a $200,000 jewelry theft. Healthcare & Education: Updated flu and COVID vaccines are expected this fall with insurer coverage despite stalled federal recommendations, and Carroll County set a public hearing Aug. 27 on a 2026 water and sewer master plan amendment. Sports Business Buzz: Baltimore fans are still talking after a disputed Pete Alonso foul-ball call vs. the Yankees, while the Orioles’ playoff push continues to heat up.