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.
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.
Bill to Increase Human Trafficking Penalty in Maryland Dies in Committee
Maryland has some of the lightest penalties in the nation for human trafficking of adults, which police officers and advocates say draws traffickers into the state.
The Brothel Next Door: Human Trafficking Hidden in Plain Sight
Human trafficking abounds in Maryland, yet few are convicted.
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.
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.
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.
Making It in Today’s Music World: One Band’s Journey
As pop and electric dance music increase in popularity, bands have to work harder to make it in today’s music industry. Up-and-coming band, Joy Classic, explains what it takes.