law enforcement officials have said they’ve had trouble catching traffickers there, citing the language barrier, elusive perpetrators and scared victims.
Maryland
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
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.
Social Media, Apps Make Their Mark on D.C. Businesses
Get charged by an app, pay with an app – a look into how social media and apps are changing the business scene in the District.
Hockey Growing in Maryland as Washington Capitals, Ovechkin Make Waves In NHL
Ask youth league directors, rink coordinators, shop owners and anyone associated else with ice hockey why the sport is growing in Maryland and the answer is the same: The Washington Capitals and Alexander Ovechkin.
New Generation of Entrepreneurs Aims to Take Advantage of D.C.’s Budding Marijuana Market
A new generation of entrepreneurs is positioning itself to take advantage of an emerging marijuana market in the nation’s capital by attracting customers with upscale products.
DNA Evidence Brings Hope, Truth – But Only If Tested; Some Maryland Jurisdictions Slow to Report Findings
DNA evidence can free a man from death row, but some local law enforcement agencies aren’t following state rules on DNA evidence reporting.