ICE enforcement near schools in New Baltimore: Police alerted Anchor Bay School District after an ICE operation was reported within a quarter-mile of schools, then said there was no active threat and the matter was later handed over to ICE. Maryland immigrant advocates sue ICE: A new federal lawsuit challenges alleged warrantless ICE arrests in Maryland, including claims tied to Salisbury. Gun rights in Montgomery synagogue fight: A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction letting Silver Spring Jewish Center members carry firearms while litigation over Montgomery County’s synagogue gun restrictions proceeds. AmeriCorps funding protected: Maryland AG Nick Brown joined a multistate settlement blocking further Trump administration cuts to AmeriCorps community service programs. Maryland vaccine policy goes state-first: Health officials released the first 2026-27 Maryland vaccine schedule under the Vax Act, aligning with major medical groups while keeping school entry rules unchanged. Baltimore smoke shop padlock bill advances: A City Council committee moved legislation toward allowing police to padlock repeat-offending smoke shops selling illegal cannabis products. Electricity affordability showdown: A new scorecard says Maryland electricity bills rose 50.9% over five years, with debate over utility costs, decarbonization mandates, and data-center demand. Frederick data centers referendum stakes: Residents say the next county election could hinge on data center policy, with public hearings drawing sharp opposition. 9/11 remembrance and legacy: Coverage highlights how the anniversary is being carried forward by younger generations and local 9/11 community memories. Baltimore mistaken-arrest fallout: Parents of a 20-year-old arrested in a case of mistaken identity spoke publicly after the Sept. 2 arrest.