Florin Serdaru, 29, was sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for his role in a large-scale Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud scheme that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits from recipients across multiple states, including Maryland.
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has delayed the release of preliminary information in the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in Gaithersburg on Sunday, July 12. (more…)
Ledo Pizza announced that its newest location is now open at 220 Varick St. in Manhattan’s West Village, marking the chain’s second location in New York City. (more…)
A Frederick couple is celebrating a $50,000 Maryland Lottery win after purchasing a scratch-off at the Giant located at 18331 Leaman Farm Road in Germantown. (more…)
Montgomery County-founded Tequila Rimari, created by Clarksburg residents Dheeraj Naidu and Vrunda Parekh, has earned new national recognition after both of its tequila expressions received Double Gold medals at the 2026 SIP Awards. (more…)
A 32-year-old Largo woman has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for her role in a multi-million-dollar money laundering conspiracy that prosecutors say laundered proceeds from large-scale wire fraud schemes targeting government agencies, businesses and other organizations across the country. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined attorneys general from 14 other states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, seeking to block the planned termination of federally funded school-based mental health grants.
A Silver Spring car salesman is celebrating an early birthday surprise after winning a $50,000 prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off just months before turning 50. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced 58 matching grant awards totaling $5 million through the Maryland Heritage Areas Program, supporting heritage tourism, historic preservation, museums, parks and community projects across the state. The grants are designed to promote economic growth through tourism while preserving Maryland’s cultural and historical resources. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the parent company of Cash App, resolving allegations that the company failed to protect users from fraud, misled consumers about the app’s security, and did not provide the fraud resolution process required by law. (more…)
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7.6 million in contributions to the state during June 2026, capping a fiscal year that returned $132.3 million to state programs. The Fiscal Year 2026 total, covering July 2025 through June 2026, was a 48.8% increase from the $88.9 million generated in Fiscal Year 2025. (more…)