05/05/2026

Maryland Budget Expands Senior Tax Relief to 80% of Retirees

The Maryland General Assembly and Governor Larry Hogan reached a bipartisan agreement on nearly $2 billion in tax relief, with provisions designed to help retirees 65 and older keep more of their retirement income. The five-year program represents one of the most significant expansions of senior tax breaks in the state, affecting an estimated 80% of Maryland's retiree population.

May 5

Romanian National Jailed in Maryland for $344K SNAP Scam

A 22-year-old Romanian citizen illegally in the U.S. was sentenced to over two years in federal prison for stealing nearly $344,000 in SNAP benefits from at least 15 Maryland families. Using skimming devices at local stores like a Columbia Walmart, Maria Roza Tomescu drained vulnerable residents' EBT cards to fund her lavish spending. The scheme highlights a surge in benefit fraud plaguing the state.

May 5

Maryland State Police Help Dismantle Baltimore Fentanyl Ring with Key Arrests

May 5

Baltimore Jury Convicts Teen in 26-Count Inner Harbor Carjacking Spree

A Baltimore City jury delivered swift justice, convicting 19-year-old Norris Bryant on 26 felony counts tied to a brutal armed carjacking near the Inner Harbor. The March 25 verdict caps a year-long probe into violent thefts plaguing the tourist district. As carjackings surge citywide, police highlight community tips and forensic breakthroughs in curbing the crime wave.

May 5