Maryland

General Assembly Enacted Three New Laws to Fight Human Trafficking

All received widespread support in both chambers and have been signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan.

Paratransit Riders Frustrated, MTA Under Scrutiny

Maryland Transit Administration’s paratransit service Mobility is working to make changes to serve customers and national standards

Baltimore Says Trafficking a Big Problem but Charges Against Traffickers Almost Always Dropped

Baltimore has become a hub for human trafficking because of its interstate highways and proximity to major airports, city and state officials say.

The Brothel Next Door: Human Trafficking Hidden in Plain Sight

Human trafficking abounds in Maryland, yet few are convicted.

Human Trafficking Hidden in Dozens of Maryland Communities While Authorities Struggle to Fight It

Behind closed doors, its victims — runaways, single mothers, immigrants, addicts — do what they’re told in unimaginable conditions.

Langley Park Residents Say Brothels Operate in Plain Sight Yet Elude Police

law enforcement officials have said they’ve had trouble catching traffickers there, citing the language barrier, elusive perpetrators and scared victims.

Midwest Teenager Trusted a ‘Cute’ Man; She Ended Up Trafficked in a Towson Hotel Room

The man entered her life as she was looking for a way to support her 2-year-old son.

Transgender Marylanders and Advocates Hopeful Birth Certificate Bill Will Align Records with ‘True Identity’

The bill awaits Gov. Larry Hogan’s signature, who hasn’t declared a position

Metro Works to Improve Carbon Footprint

As it struggles with issues ranging from passenger safety to aging infrastructure to cash flow, Metro is rolling out a new sustainability agenda designed to reduce its carbon footprint and soften its environmental impact.

Wait Times for VA Medical Appointments in Maryland Are Under Review

Veterans Affairs clinics and hospitals in Maryland are taking a closer look at how long patients are waiting to be seen for their appointments, after an investigation released by the Associated Press on April 8.