Maryland Education & Community: Southern Maryland students are jumpstarting college through College of Southern Maryland’s Early College program, earning credits and certificates while finishing high school. Local Giving: Wills Group in La Plata awarded $500,000 in 100th Anniversary Grants to Southern Maryland nonprofits tackling food insecurity, housing, education, and inclusive programming. Culture & History: Gloucester’s new “Six Scenes, One Place” mural is getting a free museum exhibition that lets visitors step into the county’s past through art, artifacts, and documents. Sports (Maryland): No. 13 Maryland field hockey held off Temple, 3-1, with Francisca Eschoyez scoring twice. Lifestyle & Design: Tile tubs are making a comeback as designers say they make bathrooms feel more built-in and can visually expand smaller spaces. Civic Life & Safety: Jewish schools and synagogues are urging extra police patrols ahead of the High Holy Days. Tech & Schools: Virginia Beach schools signed a deal for a secure, staff-only ChatGPT version, joining other districts including Baltimore.