A large percentage of the population of the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland are descendants of British American ancestry. 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. Maryland has many places important to the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. Maryland has relationships with many provinces, states, and other entities worldwide. They purchased the site from the paramount chief of the region, who was eager to establish trade. [166] In 2014, it switched to a global budget revenue system, whereby hospitals receive a capitated payment to care for their population.[166]. The economy's growth and prosperity were based on slave labor, devoted first to the production of tobacco as the commodity crop. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. Although one of the smallest states in the U.S., it features a variety of climates and topographical features that have earned it the moniker of America in Miniature. His district covers parts of Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, in addition to all of Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's counties in southern Maryland. For other uses, see, Map of the United States with Maryland highlighted, In US English, the first syllable is pronounced. "Protestants swept the Catholics out of the legislature and religious strife returned. The Appalachian Mountains of western Maryland are home to Appalachian-Blue Ridge forests. The Democratic Party rapidly regained power in the state from Republicans. The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal is a 14 miles (23km) canal on the Eastern Shore that connects the waters of the Delaware River with those of the Chesapeake Bay, and in particular with the Port of Baltimore, carrying 40 percent of the port's ship traffic.[159]. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. More Information. Jacksonville, FL (2010). Middle Atlantic coastal forests, typical of the southeastern Atlantic coastal plain, grow around Chesapeake Bay and on the Delmarva Peninsula. 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. It opened its first section of track for regular operation in 1830 between Baltimore and Ellicott City,[40] and in 1852 it became the first rail line to reach the Ohio River from the eastern seaboard. One of the original 13 states, it lies at the centre of the Eastern Seaboard, amid the great commercial and population complex that stretches from Maine to Virginia. The Democratic Party remained in control of eight county governments, including that of Baltimore.[185]. My state has shown how to achieve real prosperity in our hyperpolarized times. The port also receives several brands of imported motor vehicles and is the number one auto port in the U.S.[156]. [179], State elections are dominated by Baltimore and the populous suburban counties bordering Washington, D.C., and Baltimore: Montgomery, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore counties. Many of the free black families migrated to Delaware, where land was cheaper. The two years from 1644 to 1646 when Claiborne and his Puritan associates held sway were known as "The Plundering Time". The honor of serving as your governor is second only to the honor of being your fellow Marylander. Altogether, white collar technical and administrative workers comprise 25 percent of Maryland's labor force,[citation needed] attributable in part to nearby Maryland being a part of the Washington Metro Area where the federal government office employment is relatively high. Nearly half the black population was free before the war, and some had accumulated property. The remainder of the state, particularly Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore, is more supportive of Republicans. [150] Also, the state's poverty rate of 7.8 percent is the lowest in the country. The dispute remained unresolved for nearly a century, carried on by the descendants of William Penn and Lord Baltimorethe Calvert family, which controlled Maryland, and the Penn family, which controlled Pennsylvania. Earthquakes in Maryland are infrequent and small due to the state's distance from seismic/earthquake zones. 21+. Typical forms of manufacturing include electronics, computer equipment, and chemicals. The MTA will also administer the Purple Line, an under-construction light rail line that will connect the Maryland branches of the Red, Green/Yellow, and Orange lines of the Washington Metro, as well as offer transfers to all three lines of the MARC commuter rail system. Mary's. [18] Accordingly, in 1649 the Maryland General Assembly passed an Act Concerning Religion, which enshrined this principle by penalizing anyone who "reproached" a fellow Marylander based on religious affiliation. The National Road (U.S. Hwy 40 today) was authorized in 1817 and ran from Baltimore to St. Louisthe first federal highway. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. [43] Of the 115,000 Marylanders who joined the military during the Civil War, around 85,000, or 77%, joined the Union army, while the remainder joined the Confederate Army. In addition, many suburban counties operate local bus systems which connect to and complement the larger MTA and WMATA/Metro services. Cities & Regions. Maryland, constituent state of the United States of America. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. [134] In fact, 1.7 percent are Korean, while as a whole, 6.7 percent are Asian. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. We are the states human services provider. Immigration from outside the United States resulted in a net increase of 129,730 people, and migration within the country produced a net loss of 13,017 people. Cities & Regions. The grant defined Pennsylvania's southern border as identical to Maryland's northern border, the 40th parallel. 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. In 2002, former Governor Robert Ehrlich was the first Republican to be elected to that office in four decades, and after one term, he lost his seat to Baltimore Mayor and Democrat Martin O'Malley. In Southern Maryland, tobacco farming nearly vanished due to suburban development and a state tobacco buy-out program in the 1990s. I-83 has 34 miles (55km) in Maryland and connects Baltimore to southern central Pennsylvania (Harrisburg and York, Pennsylvania). Nearly 52% of the adult population are Protestants. The honor of serving as your governor is second only to the honor of being your fellow Marylander. [71] In 1878, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was the first individual retriever breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. Poverty Rate Drops; Ranks of Uninsured Grow, "Tonnage for Selected U.S. Marylands Calvert Cliffs State Park is known as a hotspot for fossil finding, Alicia Sampson added. For example, the Delmarva Peninsula is composed of the Eastern Shore counties of Maryland, the entire state of Delaware, and the two counties that make up the Eastern Shore of Virginia, whereas the westernmost counties of Maryland are considered part of Appalachia. Westley Watende Omari Moore, 44, was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, a suburb of Washington. Annual rainfall ranges from 35 to 45 inches (890 to 1,140mm) with more in higher elevations. [75], Maryland joined with neighboring states during the end of the 20th century to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Most of the population of Maryland lives in the central region of the state, in the Baltimore metropolitan area and Washington metropolitan area, both of which are part of the BaltimoreWashington metropolitan area. It ranges from sandy dunes dotted with seagrass in the east, to low marshlands teeming with wildlife and large bald cypress near the Chesapeake Bay, to gently rolling hills of oak forests in the Piedmont Region, and pine groves in the Maryland mountains to the west. Garrett County, which is mountainous, is served by stations from Pittsburgh, and requires cable or satellite for reception. The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. [191] Maryland has several historic and renowned private colleges and universities, the most prominent of which is Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876 with a grant from Baltimore entrepreneur Johns Hopkins. [184], In 2010, Republicans won control of most counties. [190] Super Boosts do not qualify. Maryland also has several sites of interest to military history, given Maryland's role in the American Civil War and in the War of 1812. In fact, the various components of The Johns Hopkins University and its medical research facilities are now the largest single employer in the Baltimore area. The Maryland Department of Transportation oversees most transportation in the state through its various administration-level agencies. 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. Thank You, Maryland. According to the Pew Research Center in 2014, 69 percent of Maryland's population identifies themselves as Christian. The Maryland General Assemblys Office of Legislative Audits operates a toll-free fraud hotline to receive allegations of fraud and/or abuse of State government resources. Some resulted in the break-up of intact residential neighborhoods, producing social volatility, and some older residential areas around the harbor have had units renovated and have become popular with new populations. We help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. [178] Generally, properties that are owned and used by religious, charitable, or educational organizations or property owned by the federal, state or local governments are exempt. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. 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. [10][11] 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. Maryland averages around 3040 days of thunderstorms a year, and averages around six tornado strikes annually.[81]. In 1980, Maryland was one of six states to vote for Jimmy Carter. Maryland was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. [66] Maryland's state flower, the black-eyed susan, grows in abundance in wild flower groups throughout the state. 21+. Maryland's early settlements and population centers clustered around rivers and other waterways that empty into the Chesapeake Bay. After England's "Glorious Revolution" of 1688, Maryland outlawed Catholicism. Other Hispanic groups with significant populations in the state include Mexicans and Puerto Ricans and Hondurans. The Coast Guard says seven people were rescued offshore in Ocean City, Maryland, over the weekend. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. Customer Service Promise. I-895, also known as the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, provides an alternate route to I-95 across the Baltimore Harbor. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. [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. 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]. The commuter rail service, known as MARC, operates three lines which all terminate at Washington Union Station and provide service to Baltimore's Penn and Camden stations, Perryville, Frederick, and Martinsburg, WV. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. 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%. Salvadorans are the largest Hispanic group in Maryland. km, the State of Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The next largest state, its neighbor West Virginia, is almost twice the size of Maryland [24,229.76 square miles (62,754.8km2)]. About 4,489,078 Maryland residents have been fully vaccinated as of December 16, 2022. The legislature may not increase the governor's proposed budget expenditures. Numerous Indian Americans live across the state, especially in central Maryland. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}39N 77W / 39N 77W / 39; -77 (State of Maryland), This article is about the U.S. state. km, the State of Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. St. Mary's became the first capital of Maryland, and remained so for 60 years until 1695. In 2008, the state led the entire country in the percentage of students passing Advanced Placement examinations. The highest point in Maryland, with an elevation of 3,360 feet (1,020m), is Hoye Crest on Backbone Mountain, in the southwest corner of Garrett County, near the border with West Virginia, and near the headwaters of the North Branch of the Potomac River. Among the immigrants of the 19th and 20th centuries from eastern and southern Europe were many Catholics. The Coast Guard says seven people were rescued offshore in Ocean City, Maryland, over the weekend. Vermont has such a law, but no shale gas, and New York has such a ban, though it was made by executive order. 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. Local officials set the rates and the revenue is returned to the local governments quarterly. [72] The state is part of the territory of the Baltimore oriole, which is the official state bird and mascot of the MLB team the Baltimore Orioles. The bay's aquatic life and seafood industry have been threatened by development and by fertilizer and livestock waste entering the bay. Baltimore's Light RailLink and Metro SubwayLink systems serve its densely populated inner-city and the surrounding suburbs. In Maryland's four westernmost counties, industrial, railroad, and coal mining jobs declined. Large ethnic minorities include Eastern Europeans such as Croatians, Belarusians, Russians and Ukrainians. Thank You, Maryland. ", "Maryland Income Tax InformationLocal Tax Rates", "A Homeowner's Guide to Property Taxes and Assessments", Local and National Election ResultsElection Center 2008Elections & Politics, "Official Gubernatorial General Election results for Maryland", "Larry Hogan, Maryland Governor, Urges Republicans to Look Beyond 'Shrinking Base', "Republican Larry Hogan wins Md. The Eastern Shore is less populous and more rural, as are the counties of western Maryland. 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. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. [36] As the flow of indentured laborers to the colony decreased with improving economic conditions in England, planters in Maryland imported thousands more slaves and racial caste lines hardened. Other attractions include the historic and picturesque towns along the Chesapeake Bay, such as Saint Mary's, Maryland's first colonial settlement and original capital. 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. [31] A dispute with traders from Virginia over Kent Island in the Chesapeake led to armed conflict. Near the end of the American Revolutionary War (17751783), on February 2, 1781, Maryland became the last and 13th state to approve the ratification of the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, first proposed in 1776 and adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1778, which brought into being the United States as a united, sovereign and national state. But the grant indicated that Charles II and William Penn assumed the 40th parallel would pass close to New Castle, Delaware when it falls north of Philadelphia, the site of which Penn had already selected for his colony's capital city. [citation needed] One of Maryland's best known political figures is a Republican former governor Spiro Agnew, who pled no contest to tax evasion and resigned in 1973.[181]. The 1860 census, held shortly before the outbreak of the civil war, showed that 49% of Maryland's African Americans were free blacks. [34] Penn successfully argued that the Maryland charter entitled Lord Baltimore only to unsettled lands, and Dutch settlement in Delaware predated his charter. Maryland's library systems include, in part: Many of the library systems have established formalized partnerships with other educational institutions in their counties and regions.[202]. 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. 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. Agricultural tracts gave way to residential communities, some of them carefully planned such as Columbia, St. Charles, and Montgomery Village. Maryland (US: / m r l n d / MERR-il-nd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Maryland experienced population growth following World War II. The mystery of cougars in Maryland", "Assateague Island National Seashore wild Ponies", "Maryland Government WebsiteMaryland State Bird", "An Unsavory Byproduct: Runoff and Pollution", "NOAA National Climatic Data Center. Christian Church Adherents and Jewish Population States: 2008", "2017 Greater Washington Jewish Community Demographic Study", "A better way of measuring progress in Maryland", Measuring Prosperity: Maryland's Genuine Progress Indicator | Solutions, U.S. In April 1861, Federal units and state regiments were attacked as they marched through Baltimore, sparking the Baltimore riot of 1861, the first bloodshed in the Civil War. Heavy manufacturing declined in Baltimore. 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. Maryland, one of the 50 US states, is located in the Mid-Atlantic region in the northeast of the United States. Many residents of the Washington metropolitan area receive The Washington Post. The list includes Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken Jr, Johnny Unitas, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Ray Lewis, Michael Phelps, Jimmie Foxx, Jim Parker, and Wes Unseld.[203]. ANNAPOLIS, Md. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. ANNAPOLIS, Md. [65], Precipitation in the state is characteristic of the East Coast. This is consistent with a January 2011 Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies poll showing 51% support for marriage in the state. More than 1,231 firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. Nearly every part of Maryland receives 3.54.5 inches (89114mm) per month of rain. [71] and was later adopted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County as their mascot. [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]. With more than 400 biotechnology companies located there, Maryland is the fourth largest nexus in this field in the United States.[162]. The House of Delegates passed the "Act concerning Religion" in 1649 granting religious liberty to all Trinitarian Christians.[28]. 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. Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-5), a Democrat, was elected as Majority Leader for the 110th Congress and 111th Congress of the House of Representatives, serving in that post again starting in 2019. During this bombardment the song "Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key; it was later adopted as the national anthem. Customer Service Promise. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. This region has a humid subtropical climate (Kppen Cfa), with hot, humid summers and a cool to cold winter; it falls under USDA Hardiness zone 8a.[65]. One of the original 13 states, it lies at the centre of the Eastern Seaboard, amid the great commercial and population complex that stretches from Maine to Virginia. [167] The independent Maryland Transportation Authority maintains and operates the state's eight toll facilities. 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. In 1952, the eastern and western halves of Maryland were linked for the first time by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which replaced a nearby ferry service.[50]. Both eastern and western Maryland are, however, dotted with cities of regional importance, such as Ocean City, Princess Anne, and Salisbury on the Eastern Shore and Cumberland, Frostburg, and Hancock in Western Maryland. The University of Maryland Global Campus is the largest public university in Maryland[199] and one of the largest distance-learning institutions in the world.[200]. Click on a city or region to explore more. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. In addition, a number of educational and medical research institutions are located in the state. Maryland Department Of Health. This includes a natural increase since the last census of 269,166 (464,251 births minus 275,093 deaths) and an increase due to net migration of 116,713 people into the state. The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. [44][47], Maryland's urban and rural communities had different experiences during the Great Depression. Swann was the first American on record who pursued legal and political action to defend the LGBTQ community's right to assemble. A large majority (57%) of Maryland voters said they would vote to uphold the freedom to marry, with 37% saying they would vote against. free bet of $100. We are the states human services provider. [70] Every year during the last week of July, they are captured and swim across a shallow bay for sale at Chincoteague, Virginia, a conservation technique which ensures the tiny island is not overrun by the horses. I-68 travels 81 miles (130km), connecting the western portions of the state to I-70 at the small town of Hancock. [137] 50.2% of Maryland's population is non-white, or is Hispanic or Latino, the highest percentage of any state on the East Coast, and the highest percentage after the majority-minority states of Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas, California, and Nevada. In 2008, for instance, McCain won 17 counties to Obama's six; Obama also carried Baltimore City. Wilbur Wright trained military aviators at this location.[168][169]. Maryland also has an 11-mile (18km) portion of I-81 that travels through the state near Hagerstown. Maryland (US: / m r l n d / MERR-il-nd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. This state of affairs lasted until after the American Revolutionary War (17751783). Demographically, both Protestants and those identifying with no religion are more numerous than Catholics. *MD only. Erin Cox/The Washington Post. A problem arose when Charles II granted a charter for Pennsylvania. Education Week ranked Maryland #1 in its nationwide 20092013 Quality Counts reports. Western and northern Maryland have large German-American populations. In 1644, William Claiborne, a Puritan, seized Kent Island while his associate, the pro-Parliament Puritan Richard Ingle, took over St. [147][148] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Maryland households are currently the wealthiest in the country, with a 2013 median household income of $72,483,[149] which puts it ahead of New Jersey and Connecticut, which are second and third respectively. Super Boosts do not qualify. Maryland (US: /mrlnd/ (listen) MERR-il-nd)[b] is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Following the end of Reconstruction in 1877, Democrats devised means of disenfranchising blacks, initially by physical intimidation and voter fraud, later by constitutional amendments and laws. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. 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 information that must match is your name, your date of birth, and your driver's license or State ID number. Since the 1940s, the state's population has grown rapidly, to approximately six million residents, and it is among the most densely populated U.S. states. Baltimore City is among the top 15 largest ports in the nation,[157] and was one of six major U.S. ports that were part of the February 2006 controversy over the Dubai Ports World deal. Ehrlich ran again for governor in 2010, losing again to O'Malley. The largest catches by species are the blue crab, oysters, striped bass, and menhaden. [60], Maryland has a wide array of climates, due to local variances in elevation, proximity to water, and protection from colder weather due to downslope winds. [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. Here are our lessons. [189], In February 2010, Attorney General Doug Gansler issued an opinion stating that Maryland law should honor same-sex marriages from out of state. Moving west, a mixture of Northeastern coastal forests and Southeastern mixed forests cover the central part of the state. Nearby supplies of natural resources along with railroads fostered its growth into a major manufacturing center. We may be able to help you. [32] Both used religion as a tool to gain popular support. In 2003, Maryland law was changed to allow for the creation of publicly funded charter schools, although the charter schools must be approved by their local Board of Education and are not exempt from state laws on education, including collective bargaining laws. 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. 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. Literacy was high among blacks and, as Democrats crafted means to exclude them, suffrage campaigns helped reach blacks and teach them how to resist. There is a population of rare wild (feral) horses found on Assateague Island. ANNAPOLIS, Md. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. *MD only. 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. COVID-19 Updates MDH News and Updates. The Bay also has overwintering waterfowl in its wildlife refuges. 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. They fall under USDA Hardiness zones 6b and below. Mobs burned down all the original Catholic churches of southern Maryland. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. Across the Upper South the free black population increased from less than 1% before the war to 14% by 1810. [123], Irish American populations can be found throughout the Baltimore area,[124] and the Northern and Eastern suburbs of Washington, D.C., in Maryland (descendants of those who moved out to the suburbs[125] of Washington's once predominantly Irish neighborhoods[125][126]), as well as Western Maryland, where Irish immigrant laborers helped to build the B&O Railroad. Here are our lessons. Super Boosts do not qualify. 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. More recent European immigrants of the late 19th and early 20th century settled first in Baltimore, attracted to its industrial jobs. [127] This population, however, still remains culturally very active and yearly festivals are held.[128]. In Southern Maryland, history and culture mingle on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. ANNAPOLIS, Md. There are also several auxiliary Interstate highways in Maryland. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. On the lower Eastern Shore, family farms were bought up by major concerns and large-scale poultry farms and vegetable farming became prevalent. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. [198], Baltimore is home to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and the Maryland Institute College of Art. As observed on the map, the eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plains. Maryland has a broad range of private primary and secondary schools. [51] It is the 42nd largest and 9th smallest state and is closest in size to the state of Hawaii [10,930.98 square miles (28,311.1km2)], the next smallest state. A modest volume of annual precipitation helps to support many types of plants, including seagrass and various reeds at the smaller end of the spectrum to the gigantic Wye Oak, a huge example of white oak, the state tree, which can grow over 70 feet (21m) tall. COVID-19 Updates MDH News and Updates. Maryland's largest airport is Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, more commonly referred to as BWI. ", "Tonnage of Top 50 U.S. Water Ports, Ranked by Total Tons", "Maryland's Bioscience Environment: 2009", "Emergent BioSolutions Receives Orphan Drug Designation for BioThrax for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of Anthrax Disease", "Unearthing early American life in St. Mary's City: St. Mary's City is an archaeological jewel on Maryland's Western Shore", "Competition in health insurance research", "The Challenging Transformation Of Health Care Under Maryland's Global Budgets", "Frederick E. Humphreys: First Military Pilot", "Maryland board approves $250 million legal deal to complete Purple Line construction", "A Study of Scarlet: Red Robes and the Maryland Court of Appeals. [34], Negotiations continued until a final agreement was signed in 1760. [136], On March 1, 2012, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed the freedom to marry bill into law after it passed in the state legislature. CSX Transportation. Since 2016, data for births of White Hispanic origin are not collected, but included in one Hispanic group; persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race. The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that Maryland's gross state product in 2016 was $382.4billion. Mixed-race children born to white mothers were considered free by the principle of partus sequitur ventrem, by which children took the social status of their mothers, a principle of slave law that was adopted throughout the colonies, following Virginia in 1662. Half the population lived in cities. Many tourists visit Baltimore, the beaches of the Eastern Shore, and the nature of western Maryland. This marks the first year that Maryland earned this honor. Maryland enjoys considerable historical repute for the talented sports players of its past, including Cal Ripken Jr. and Babe Ruth. Asian Americans are concentrated in the suburban counties surrounding Washington, D.C., and in Howard County, with Korean American and Taiwanese American communities in Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Germantown, and a Filipino American community in Fort Washington. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. Less than 9.95% of fully vaccinated Maryland residents later tested positive for COVID-19. [145] Protestantism and Roman Catholicism continued to dominate the Christian landscape, and the Jewish community remained at 3% of the total religious population. Their tobacco crops were successful and quickly made the new colony profitable. 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. free bet of $100. [136], In May 2012, Maryland's Court of Appeals ruled that the state will recognize marriages of same-sex couples who married out-of-state, no matter the outcome of the November election. 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. Opponents of same-sex marriage began collecting signatures to overturn the law. [48], Passenger and freight steamboat service, once important throughout Chesapeake Bay and its many tributary rivers, ended in 1962.[49]. Maryland's reptile and amphibian population includes the diamondback terrapin turtle, which was adopted as the mascot of University of Maryland, College Park, as well as the threatened Eastern box turtle. Historians debate the constitutionality of these wartime actions, and the suspension of civil liberties was later deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. Although then a slave state, Maryland remained in the Union during the American Civil War, its strategic location giving it a significant role in the conflict. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. [74], The state insect is the Baltimore checkerspot butterfly, although it is not as common in Maryland as it is in the southern edge of its range. COVID-19 Updates MDH News and Updates. My state has shown how to achieve real prosperity in our hyperpolarized times. 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. Blacks defeated three efforts to disenfranchise them, making alliances with immigrants to resist various Democratic campaigns. [133] Maryland also has a large Korean American population. 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. [120] Maryland also hosts populations from other African and Caribbean nations. 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. Must register with eligible promo code. As of March 2022, the state's unemployment rate was 4.6 percent.[154]. Maryland's food-processing plants are the most significant type of manufacturing by value in the state. Maryland is home to several large military bases and scores of high-level government jobs. Must register with eligible promo code. [54][55] The M5.8 Virginia earthquake in 2011 was felt moderately throughout Maryland. The Coast Guard says seven people were rescued offshore in Ocean City, Maryland, over the weekend. More often, Maryland gets the remnants of a tropical system that has already come ashore and released most of its energy. With the nation's entry into World War I in 1917, new military bases such as Camp Meade, the Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the Edgewood Arsenal were established. More Information. 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. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. 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. The Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 burned for more than 30 hours, destroying 1,526 buildings and spanning 70 city blocks. In 2018, Hogan was re-elected to a second term of office. 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. 23.4 percent of students earned passing grades on the AP tests given in May 2008. In addition, train service is provided to Rockville and Cumberland by Amtrak's Washington, D.C., to Chicago Capitol Limited. St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. [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%. [99][100][101][102][103], As of 2011, 58.0 percent of Maryland's population younger than age1 were minority background.[104]. After Democratic Senator Paul Sarbanes announced that he was retiring, Democratic Congressman Benjamin Cardin defeated Republican Lieutenant Governor Michael S. Steele, with 55 percent of the vote, against Steele's 44 percent. CSX Transportation has more extensive trackage throughout the state, with 560 miles (900km),[172] followed by Norfolk Southern Railway. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. [136], In 2019, non-Hispanic white Americans were 49.8% of Maryland's population (White Americans, including White Hispanics, were 57.3%), which made Maryland a majority minority state. As observed on the map, the eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plains. However, given the incidence of malaria, yellow fever, and typhoid, life expectancy in Maryland was about 10 years less than in New England. In 1790, the state ceded land for the establishment of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C. km, the State of Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. [c] Following Protestantism, Catholicism is the second largest religious affiliation, comprising 15% percent of the population. [70] The ponies and their sale were popularized by the children's book, Misty of Chincoteague. Manufacturing, while large in dollar value, is highly diversified with no sub-sector contributing over 20 percent of the total. In Southern Maryland, history and culture mingle on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Per the Public Religion Research Institute in 2020, 61 percent of Maryland's population identified with Christianity. Attracting educated Asians and Africans to the professional jobs in the region, Maryland has the fifth-largest proportions of racial minorities in the country. Its economy was heavily plantation-based and centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. Major state highways include Routes 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway/Solomons Island Road/Southern Maryland Blvd. [57] All lakes in the state today were constructed, mostly via dams. Most of the business of government is conducted in Annapolis, the state capital however some cabinet departments and state officials have their offices in Baltimore. [98] The U.S. Census Bureau designates Maryland as one of the South Atlantic States, but it is commonly associated with the Mid-Atlantic States and Northeastern United States by other federal agencies, the media, and some residents. The workers' compensation law was overturned in the courts, but was redrafted and finally enacted in 1910. About 4,489,078 Maryland residents have been fully vaccinated as of December 16, 2022. Baltimore, MD. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists. [178], Prior to the American Civil War, Maryland's elections were largely controlled by the Democrats, which account for 54.9% of all registered voters as of May 2017. 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.

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