As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. *MD only. Beginning in the 1960s, as suburban growth took hold around Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, the state began to take on a more mid-Atlantic culture as opposed to the traditionally Southern and Tidewater culture that previously dominated most of the state. During this bombardment the song "Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key; it was later adopted as the national anthem. With two major metropolitan areas, Maryland has a number of major and minor professional sports franchises. While Republicans usually win more counties, by piling up large margins in the west and east, they are also usually swamped by the more densely populated and heavily Democratic BaltimoreWashington axis. Among them are two beltways encircling the major cities of the region: I-695, the McKeldin (Baltimore) Beltway, which encircles Baltimore; and a portion of I-495, the Capital Beltway, which encircles Washington, D.C. I-270, which connects the Frederick area with Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia through major suburbs to the northwest of Washington, is a major commuter route and is as wide as fourteen lanes at points. Mining other than construction materials is virtually limited to coal, which is located in the mountainous western part of the state. The Baltimore Colts represented the NFL in Baltimore from 1953 to 1983 before moving to Indianapolis. One of these places is Fort McHenry, which defended against the British Empire during the War of 1812. The land was provided along the north shore of the Potomac River from Montgomery and Prince George's counties, as well as from Fairfax County and Alexandria on the south shore of the Potomac in Virginia; however, the land donated by the Commonwealth of Virginia was later returned to that state by the District of Columbia retrocession in 1846. I-595, which is an unsigned highway concurrent with US50/US301, is the longest unsigned interstate in the country and connects Prince George's County and Washington, D.C. with Annapolis and the Eastern Shore via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The Coast Guard says seven people were rescued offshore in Ocean City, Maryland, over the weekend. Maryland (US: / m r l n d / MERR-il-nd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Concentrations of African Americans live in Baltimore City, Prince George's County, a suburb of Washington, D.C., where many work; Charles County, western parts of Baltimore County, and the southern Eastern Shore. [44][47], Maryland's urban and rural communities had different experiences during the Great Depression. Demand for cheap labor from Maryland colonists led to the importation of numerous indentured servants and enslaved Africans. So prominent is the Chesapeake in Maryland's geography and economic life that there has been periodic agitation to change the state's official nickname to the "Bay State", a nickname that has been used by Massachusetts for decades. [27], Lord Baltimore's first settlers arrived in the new colony in March 1634, with his younger brother the Honorable Leonard Calvert (16061647), as first provincial Governor of Maryland. Blacks comprised 20% of the electorate and immigrants comprised 15%, and the legislature had difficulty devising requirements against blacks that did not also disadvantage immigrants.[45]. The Appalachian Mountains of western Maryland are home to Appalachian-Blue Ridge forests. [citation needed] The largest and most significant battle in the state was the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg. We help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. In 1646, Leonard Calvert returned with troops, recaptured St. Mary's City, and restored order. Both I-270 and the Capital Beltway were extremely congested; however, the Intercounty Connector (ICC; MD200) has alleviated some congestion over time. [c] Following Protestantism, Catholicism is the second largest religious affiliation, comprising 15% percent of the population. As is typical of states on the East Coast, Maryland's plant life is abundant and healthy. Maryland state lawmakers are learning more about the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down a New York conceal carry law. The port also receives several brands of imported motor vehicles and is the number one auto port in the U.S.[156]. Moving west, a mixture of Northeastern coastal forests and Southeastern mixed forests cover the central part of the state. University of Maryland's team is the Maryland Terrapins. St. John's College in Annapolis and Washington College in Chestertown, both private institutions, are the oldest colleges in the state and among the oldest in the country. They fall under USDA Hardiness zones 6b and below. There are also several auxiliary Interstate highways in Maryland. The majority of Maryland's population is concentrated in the cities and suburbs surrounding Washington, D.C., as well as in and around Maryland's most populous city, Baltimore. More settlers soon followed. In addition, Hoyer served as House Minority Whip from 2003 to 2006 and 2012 to 2018. Erin Cox/The Washington Post. The government of Maryland is conducted according to the state constitution. [41], The state remained with the Union during the Civil War,[42] due in significant part to demographics and Federal intervention. Electronic Reporting Available ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 17, 2023) The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds farmers that the deadline to submit Annual Implementation Reports (AIRs) outlining nutrient applications made in calendar year 2022 is March 1, 2023. The two years from 1644 to 1646 when Claiborne and his Puritan associates held sway were known as "The Plundering Time". Ports in 2008. [174], Maryland imposes five income tax brackets, ranging from 2to 6.25 percent of personal income. A compromise proposed by Charles II in 1682 was undermined by Penn's receiving the additional grant of what is now Delaware. Maryland has many places important to the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. [195] Three Maryland high schools (in Montgomery County) were ranked among the top 100 in the country by US News in 2009, based in large part on AP test scores.[196]. [164], As of 2017, the top two health insurers including all types of insurance were CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield with 47% market share followed by UnitedHealth Group at 15%. Maryland is bounded on its north by Pennsylvania, on its north and east by Delaware, on its east by the Atlantic Ocean, and on its south and west, across the Potomac River, by West Virginia and Virginia. In addition, many suburban counties operate local bus systems which connect to and complement the larger MTA and WMATA/Metro services. Baltimore was the seat of the first Catholic bishop in the U.S. (1789), and Emmitsburg was the home and burial place of the first American-born citizen to be canonized, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Close to the small town of Hancock, in western Maryland, about two-thirds of the way across the state, less than 2 miles (3.2km) separates its borders,[52] the MasonDixon line to the north, and the northwards-arching Potomac River to the south. In 1760, Maryland's current boundaries took form following the settlement of a long-running border dispute with Pennsylvania. We are the states human services provider. The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that Maryland's gross state product in 2016 was $382.4billion. The once-mighty primary metals sub-sector, which once included what was then the largest steel factory in the world at Sparrows Point, still exists, but is pressed with foreign competition, bankruptcies, and mergers. Marylands Calvert Cliffs State Park is known as a hotspot for fossil finding, Alicia Sampson added. About 4,489,078 Maryland residents have been fully vaccinated as of December 16, 2022. We help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. The two westernmost counties of Maryland, Allegany and Garrett, are mountainous and sparsely populated, resembling West Virginia and Appalachia more than they do the rest of the state. New users only. LIERMAN BECOMES MARYLANDs FIRST WOMAN COMPTROLLER: Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman (D) on Monday became the first woman in Maryland history to hold that job, taking the oath of office at a ceremony in Annapolis. The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to its east. About 4,489,078 Maryland residents have been fully vaccinated as of December 16, 2022. [19] Unlike the Pilgrims and Puritans, who rejected Catholicism in their settlements, Lord Baltimore envisioned a colony where people of different religious sects would coexist under the principle of toleration. More Information. Average annual snowfall varies from 9 inches (23cm) in the coastal areas to over 100 inches (250cm) in the western mountains of the state. [65] Invasive plant species, such as kudzu, tree of heaven, multiflora rose, and Japanese stiltgrass, stifle growth of endemic plant life. Many of their ethnic Italian, Polish, Czech, Lithuanian, and Greek descendants still live in the area. New users only. [176], Maryland's state sales tax is six percent. The bay's aquatic life and seafood industry have been threatened by development and by fertilizer and livestock waste entering the bay. Customer Service Promise. Note: Births in the table do not add up because Hispanics are counted both by their ethnicity and by their race, giving a higher overall number. [175] The city of Baltimore and Maryland's 23 counties levy local "piggyback" income taxes at rates between 1.25 and 3.2 percent of Maryland taxable income. In 1902, the state regulated conditions in mines; outlawed child laborers under the age of 12; mandated compulsory school attendance; and enacted the nation's first workers' compensation law. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. Baltimore businessmen, including Johns Hopkins, Enoch Pratt, George Peabody, and Henry Walters, founded notable city institutions that bear their names, including respectively a university, library system, music and dance conservatory, and art museum. Maryland was an active participant in the events leading up to the American Revolution, and by 1776, its delegates signed the Declaration of Independence. If you have a Maryland driver's license or other MVA issued card, your personal information must match the information on file with the Maryland MVA. Maryland's regions experienced economic changes following WWII. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. The Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 burned for more than 30 hours, destroying 1,526 buildings and spanning 70 city blocks. After Baltimore died in April 1632, the charter was granted to his son, Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore (16051675), on June 20, 1632. ANNAPOLIS, Md. [178] Property tax rates vary widely. Across the Upper South the free black population increased from less than 1% before the war to 14% by 1810. [70] The ponies and their sale were popularized by the children's book, Misty of Chincoteague. ANNAPOLIS, Md. Blacks defeated three efforts to disenfranchise them, making alliances with immigrants to resist various Democratic campaigns. Two of Maryland's counties, Howard and Montgomery, are the second and eleventh wealthiest counties in the nation respectively. If you have a Maryland driver's license or other MVA issued card, your personal information must match the information on file with the Maryland MVA. Despite its historic relevance to the Catholic Church in the United States, the percentage of Catholics in the state of Maryland is below the national average of 20%. Much of the BaltimoreWashington corridor lies just south of the Piedmont in the Coastal Plain,[53] though it straddles the border between the two regions. (AP) Maryland 's Gov.-elect Wes Moore announced additional Cabinet appointments on Tuesday, a day before he's scheduled to be sworn in as governor. Maryland state lawmakers are learning more about the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down a New York conceal carry law. [190] Into the 18th century, individual priests and lay leaders claimed Maryland farms belonging to the Jesuits as personal property and bequeathed them in order to evade the legal restrictions on religious organizations' owning property.[30]. [34] Penn successfully argued that the Maryland charter entitled Lord Baltimore only to unsettled lands, and Dutch settlement in Delaware predated his charter. [167] The independent Maryland Transportation Authority maintains and operates the state's eight toll facilities. Many residents of the Washington metropolitan area receive The Washington Post. Before its coastline was explored by Europeans in the 16th century, Maryland was inhabited by several groups of Native Americans mostly by Algonquian peoples and, to a lesser degree, Iroquoian and Siouan. In 1974, Maryland, along with seven other states, mainly in the South, submitted plans to desegregate its state universities; Maryland's plans were approved by the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Other commonly spoken languages include various African languages, Korean, German, Tagalog, Russian, Vietnamese, Italian, various Asian languages, Persian, Hindi, and other Indic languages, Greek, and Arabic. km, the State of Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. There is also a large automated chicken-farming sector in the state's southeastern part; Salisbury is home to Perdue Farms. [150] Also, the state's poverty rate of 7.8 percent is the lowest in the country. In 1642, a number of Puritans left Virginia for Maryland and founded Providence (now called Annapolis) on the western shore of the upper Chesapeake Bay. This land was ceded to the United States Federal Government in 1790 to form the District of Columbia. Westley Watende Omari Moore, 44, was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, a suburb of Washington. Maryland has a broad range of private primary and secondary schools. Wilbur Wright trained military aviators at this location.[168][169]. However, given the incidence of malaria, yellow fever, and typhoid, life expectancy in Maryland was about 10 years less than in New England. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. Concurrently the Interstate Highway System was built throughout the state, most notably I-95, I-695, and the Capital Beltway, altering travel patterns. Its economy was heavily plantation-based and centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. Nearly every part of Maryland receives 3.54.5 inches (89114mm) per month of rain. The Eastern Shore is served primarily by broadcast media based around the Delmarva Peninsula; the northeastern section receives both Baltimore and Philadelphia stations. [37], Governor Thomas Holliday Hicks suspended the state legislature, and to help ensure the election of a new pro-union governor and legislature, President Abraham Lincoln had a number of its pro-slavery politicians arrested, including the Mayor of Baltimore, George William Brown; suspended several civil liberties, including habeas corpus; and ordered artillery placed on Federal Hill overlooking Baltimore. Less than 9.95% of fully vaccinated Maryland residents later tested positive for COVID-19. Less than 9.95% of fully vaccinated Maryland residents later tested positive for COVID-19. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. We help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. Amtrak trains, including the high-speed Acela Express serve Baltimore's Penn Station, BWI Airport, New Carrollton, and Aberdeen along the Washington, D.C. to Boston Northeast Corridor. Baltimore's Light RailLink and Metro SubwayLink systems serve its densely populated inner-city and the surrounding suburbs. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. Numerous Indian Americans live across the state, especially in central Maryland. [177] All real property in Maryland is subject to the property tax. My state has shown how to achieve real prosperity in our hyperpolarized times. [191] Maryland's 24 public library systems deliver public education for everyone in the state of Maryland through a curriculum that comprises three pillars: Self-Directed Education (books and materials in all formats, e-resources), Research Assistance & Instruction (individualized research assistance, classes for students of all ages), and Instructive & Enlightening Experiences (e.g., Summer Reading Clubs, author events). The College Park Airport is the nation's oldest, founded in 1909, and is still used. Cities & Regions. They made their first permanent settlement at St. Mary's City in what is now St. Mary's County. Thank You, Maryland. The Bay also has overwintering waterfowl in its wildlife refuges. In a series of laws passed between 1892 and 1908, reformers worked for standard state-issued ballots (rather than those distributed and marked by the parties); obtained closed voting booths to prevent party workers from "assisting" voters; initiated primary elections to keep party bosses from selecting candidates; and had candidates listed without party symbols, which discouraged the illiterate from participating. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. [48], Passenger and freight steamboat service, once important throughout Chesapeake Bay and its many tributary rivers, ended in 1962.[49]. The 2006 election brought no change in the pattern of Democratic dominance. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. The Republic of Maryland (also known variously as the Independent State of Maryland, Maryland-in-Africa, and Maryland in Liberia) was a country in West Africa that existed from 1834 to 1857, when it was merged into what is now Liberia. As of July 2017,[180] 66 percent of the state's population resides in these six jurisdictions, most of which contain large, traditionally Democratic voting blocs: African Americans in Baltimore City and Prince George's; federal employees in Prince George's, Anne Arundel, and Montgomery; and post-graduates in Montgomery. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. The Maryland General Assembly is composed of the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate. Maryland has an area of 12,406.68 square miles (32,133.2km2) and is comparable in overall area with Belgium [11,787 square miles (30,530km2)]. More Information. [188], The first person known to describe himself as a drag queen was William Dorsey Swann, born enslaved in Hancock, Maryland. Erin Cox/The Washington Post. Maryland, constituent state of the United States of America. [129][130], Hispanic immigrants of the later 20th century have settled in Aspen Hill, Hyattsville/Langley Park, Glenmont/Wheaton, Bladensburg, Riverdale Park, Gaithersburg, as well as Highlandtown and Greektown in East Baltimore. We work together to support and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease pre vention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement. (The Commonwealth of Virginia gave land south of the Potomac, including the town of Alexandria, Virginia; however, Virginia retroceded its portion in 1846). The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. [34], Most of the English colonists arrived in Maryland as indentured servants, and had to serve a several years' term as laborers to pay for their passage. The top reported ancestries by Maryland residents are: German (15%), Irish (11%), English (8%), American (7%), Italian (6%), and Polish (3%). During the War of 1812, the British military attempted to capture Baltimore, which was protected by Fort McHenry. [95] The center of population of Maryland is located on the county line between Anne Arundel County and Howard County, in the unincorporated community of Jessup. Salvadorans are the largest Hispanic group in Maryland. [165], Maryland has experimented with healthcare payment reforms, notably beginning in the 1970s with an all-payer rate setting program regulated by the Health Services Cost Review Commission. In Southern Maryland, history and culture mingle on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. [56], Maryland has no natural lakes, mostly due to the lack of glacial history in the area. *MD only. Calvert Marine Museum reveals a 35-foot-long Megalodon Shark skeleton. Nearly 52% of the adult population are Protestants. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to its east. Click on a city or region to explore more. The top income tax bracket of 9.45 percent is the fifth highest combined state and local income tax rates in the country, behind New York City's 11.35 percent, California's 10.3 percent, Rhode Island's 9.9 percent, and Vermont's 9.5 percent. [127] This population, however, still remains culturally very active and yearly festivals are held.[128]. Here are our lessons. An estimated 81,500 Jewish Americans live in Montgomery County, constituting approximately 10% of the total population. [118] Most are descendants of people transported to the area as slaves from West Africa, and many are of mixed race, including European and Native American ancestry. Among the immigrants of the 19th and 20th centuries from eastern and southern Europe were many Catholics. Ocean City on the Atlantic Coast has been a popular beach destination in summer, particularly since the Chesapeake Bay Bridge was built in 1952 connecting the Eastern Shore to the more populated Maryland cities. [114], In 1970, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Maryland's population as 17.8 percent African-American and 80.4 percent non-Hispanic White.[119]. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. Andrew's Church Road), 5 (Branch Avenue/Leonardtown Road/Point Lookout Road), 32, 45 (York Road), 97 (Georgia Avenue), 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway), 210 (Indian Head Highway), 235 (Three Notch Road), 295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway), 355 (Wisconsin Avenue/Rockville Pike/Frederick Road), 404 (Queen Anne Highway/ Shore Highway), and 650 (New Hampshire Avenue). Less than 9.95% of fully vaccinated Maryland residents later tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 Updates MDH News and Updates. [140][141] Amish/Mennonite communities are found in St. Mary's, Garrett, and Cecil counties. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. Lierman, a Democrat and former state delegate, spoke of a mission-driven comptrollers office that focuses on inclusion and equity for all Marylanders. Click on a city or region to explore more. ANNAPOLIS, Md. My fellow Marylanders: As my time as governor comes to an end, I am grateful to all of youthe people of Marylandfor your heartfelt support and, in times of personal challenges, for your countless prayers. During the colonial era, families of free people of color were formed most often by unions of white women and African men.[36]. Marylands first post-vaccination infection was identified on January 26, 2021. [23] In a similar vein, Maryland's geography, culture, and history combine elements of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and Southern regions of the country. The 1860 census, held shortly before the outbreak of the civil war, showed that 49% of Maryland's African Americans were free blacks. Headquartered in Baltimore, MTA's transit services are largely focused on central Maryland, as well as some portions of the Eastern Shore and Southern MD. The majority of public universities in the state (Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Frostburg State University, Salisbury University and the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore) are affiliated with the University System of Maryland. [133] Maryland also has a large Korean American population. [134] In fact, 1.7 percent are Korean, while as a whole, 6.7 percent are Asian. Compared to some other states, blacks were better established both before and after the civil war. I-895, also known as the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, provides an alternate route to I-95 across the Baltimore Harbor. We may be able to help you. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. Maryland Port Administration. Hostilities erupted in 1730 and escalated through the first half of the decade, culminating in the deployment of military forces by Maryland in 1736 and by Pennsylvania in 1737. The southern counties of the western shoreline of Chesapeake Bay are warm enough to support a tobacco cash crop zone, which has existed since early Colonial times, but declined greatly after a state government buy-out in the 1990s. Western Maryland Capital Region Central Maryland Eastern Shore Southern Maryland Frederick National Harbor Deep Creek Hagerstown Baltimore Annapolis Ocean City Bethesda Cambridge St. Marys City St. Michaels Chesapeake City Columbia Cumberland Washington, DC. More than 1,231 firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. Swann was the first American on record who pursued legal and political action to defend the LGBTQ community's right to assemble. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. Cities & Regions. Vermont has such a law, but no shale gas, and New York has such a ban, though it was made by executive order. The information that must match is your name, your date of birth, and your driver's license or State ID number. Although Maryland was the most heavily Catholic of the English mainland colonies, the religion was still in the minority, consisting of less than 10% of the total population.[30].
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