[37] Abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass were born slaves during this time in Dorchester County and Talbot County, respectively.[38][39]. 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. Thank You, Maryland. While McCain won most of the western and eastern counties by margins of 2-to-1 or more, he was almost completely shut out in the larger counties surrounding Baltimore and Washington; every large county, except Anne Arundel, went for Obama. 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 port also receives several brands of imported motor vehicles and is the number one auto port in the U.S.[156]. The Piedmont region, which includes northern and western greater Baltimore, Westminster, Gaithersburg, Frederick, and Hagerstown, has average seasonal snowfall totals generally exceeding 20 inches (51cm), and, as part of USDA Hardiness zones 7b and 7a,[65] temperatures below 10F (12C) are less rare. 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 Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 burned for more than 30 hours, destroying 1,526 buildings and spanning 70 city blocks. [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. Demand for cheap labor from Maryland colonists led to the importation of numerous indentured servants and enslaved Africans. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. Its economy was heavily plantation-based and centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. Wealthy Catholic planters built chapels on their land to practice their religion in relative secrecy. [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. Erin Cox/The Washington Post. [34], Negotiations continued until a final agreement was signed in 1760. The "Bonus Army" marched through the state in 1932 on its way to Washington, D.C. Maryland instituted its first income tax in 1937 to generate revenue for schools and welfare. ), 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue/Southern Maryland Blvd./Patuxent Beach Road/St. 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]. Portions of Maryland are included in various official and unofficial geographic regions. Maryland has been historically prominent to American Catholic tradition because the English colony of Maryland was intended by George Calvert as a haven for English Catholics. George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore (15791632), sought a charter from King Charles I for the territory between Massachusetts to the north and Virginia to the immediate south. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. [120] Maryland also hosts populations from other African and Caribbean nations. Nearly 52% of the adult population are Protestants. Opponents of same-sex marriage began collecting signatures to overturn the law. [96], Maryland's history as a border state has led it to exhibit characteristics of both the Northern and the Southern regions of the United States. In addition, many suburban counties operate local bus systems which connect to and complement the larger MTA and WMATA/Metro services. Jacksonville, FL (2010). 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. [58] Buckel's Bog is believed by geologists to have been a remnant of a former natural lake. A large component of this is commercial fishing, centered in the Chesapeake Bay, but also including activity off the short Atlantic seacoast. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. Must register with eligible promo code. In addition, a number of educational and medical research institutions are located in the state. Maryland's regions experienced economic changes following WWII. [155] Although the port handles a wide variety of products, the most typical imports are raw materials and bulk commodities, such as iron ore, petroleum, sugar, and fertilizers, often distributed to the relatively close manufacturing centers of the inland Midwest via good overland transportation. 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. Other Hispanic groups with significant populations in the state include Mexicans and Puerto Ricans and Hondurans. Major state highways include Routes 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway/Solomons Island Road/Southern Maryland Blvd. [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. As observed on the map, the eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plains. [73] Aside from the oriole, 435 other species of birds have been reported from Maryland. Maryland also has an 11-mile (18km) portion of I-81 that travels through the state near Hagerstown. Maryland Department Of Health. Many immigrants from the Horn of Africa have settled in Maryland, with large communities existing in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. (particularly Montgomery County and Prince George's County), and the city of Baltimore. More often, Maryland gets the remnants of a tropical system that has already come ashore and released most of its energy. A large percentage of the population of the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland are descendants of British American ancestry. Construction of the ICC was a major part of the campaign platform of former Governor Robert Ehrlich, who was in office from 2003 until 2007, and of Governor Martin O'Malley, who succeeded him. The honor of serving as your governor is second only to the honor of being your fellow Marylander. Many tourists visit Baltimore, the beaches of the Eastern Shore, and the nature of western Maryland. [citation needed]. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. The intermediate appellate court is known as the Appellate Court of Maryland and the state supreme court is the Supreme Court of Maryland. The Chesapeake Bay nearly bisects the state and the counties east of the bay are known collectively as the Eastern Shore. The honor of serving as your governor is second only to the honor of being your fellow Marylander. Cities & Regions. 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. One major service activity is transportation, centered on the Port of Baltimore and its related rail and trucking access. 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. [18] In 1632, Charles I of England granted Lord Baltimore a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, Henrietta Maria. Marylands first post-vaccination infection was identified on January 26, 2021. [190] The Congressional Country Club has hosted three golf tournaments for the U.S. Open and a PGA Championship. 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. [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. [146] However, Maryland has been using Genuine Progress Indicator, an indicator of well-being, to guide the state's development, rather than relying only on growth indicators like GDP. Compared to some other states, blacks were better established both before and after the civil war. The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. Customer Service Promise. 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. 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. 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. Of the unaffiliated, the PRRI study determined their increase to 28% of the population. In an effort to reverse depopulation due to the loss of working-class industries, Baltimore initiated urban renewal projects in the 1960s with Charles Center and the Baltimore World Trade Center. Maryland is home to defense contractor Emergent BioSolutions, which manufactures and provides an anthrax vaccine to U.S. government military personnel. [65] Invasive plant species, such as kudzu, tree of heaven, multiflora rose, and Japanese stiltgrass, stifle growth of endemic plant life. The brownstone quarries in the east, which gave Baltimore and Washington much of their characteristic architecture in the mid-19th century, were once a predominant natural resource. [28], Maryland was founded to provide a haven for England's Roman Catholic minority. . [197] The flagship university and largest undergraduate institution in Maryland is the University of Maryland, College Park which was founded as the Maryland Agricultural College in 1856 and became a public land grant college in 1864. New residents of African descent include 20th-century and later immigrants from Nigeria, particularly of the Igbo and Yoruba tribes. 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 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). Maryland, one of the 50 US states, is located in the Mid-Atlantic region in the northeast of the United States. Heavy manufacturing declined in Baltimore. A compromise proposed by Charles II in 1682 was undermined by Penn's receiving the additional grant of what is now Delaware. In 1980, Maryland was one of six states to vote for Jimmy Carter. The top reported ancestries by Maryland residents are: German (15%), Irish (11%), English (8%), American (7%), Italian (6%), and Polish (3%). 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. [134] In fact, 1.7 percent are Korean, while as a whole, 6.7 percent are Asian. Click on a city or region to explore more. In addition, train service is provided to Rockville and Cumberland by Amtrak's Washington, D.C., to Chicago Capitol Limited. [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]. Maryland enjoys considerable historical repute for the talented sports players of its past, including Cal Ripken Jr. and Babe Ruth. free bet of $100. 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. In 2008, for instance, McCain won 17 counties to Obama's six; Obama also carried Baltimore City. Maryland has many places important to the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. The legislature may not increase the governor's proposed budget expenditures. Customer Service Promise. Two of Maryland's counties, Howard and Montgomery, are the second and eleventh wealthiest counties in the nation respectively. Other professional sports franchises in the state include three affiliated minor league baseball teams, one independent league baseball team, the Baltimore Blast indoor soccer team, two indoor football teams, three low-level outdoor soccer teams, and the Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. Agricultural tracts gave way to residential communities, some of them carefully planned such as Columbia, St. Charles, and Montgomery Village. 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. ANNAPOLIS, Md. I-895, also known as the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, provides an alternate route to I-95 across the Baltimore Harbor. Nearly every part of Maryland receives 3.54.5 inches (89114mm) per month of rain. [79] In March 2017, Maryland became the first state with proven gas reserves to ban fracking by passing a law against it. During World War II the Glenn Martin Company (now part of Lockheed Martin) airplane factory employed some 40,000 people. Concurrently the Interstate Highway System was built throughout the state, most notably I-95, I-695, and the Capital Beltway, altering travel patterns. We are the states human services provider. 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. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. [46], The Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought political reforms. 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. 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The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers, and stakeholders with friendly and courteous, timely and responsive, accurate and consistent, accessible and convenient, and truthful and transparent services. Maryland's border with Delaware was based on a Transpeninsular Line and the Twelve-Mile Circle around New Castle. 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. Moving west, a mixture of Northeastern coastal forests and Southeastern mixed forests cover the central part of the state. [80], Because of its location near the Atlantic Coast, Maryland is somewhat vulnerable to tropical cyclones, although the Delmarva Peninsula and the outer banks of North Carolina provide a large buffer, such that strikes from major hurricanes (category3 or above) occur infrequently. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. Historians debate the constitutionality of these wartime actions, and the suspension of civil liberties was later deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. [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. 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. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. The waterfowl support a tourism sector of sportsmen. Attracting educated Asians and Africans to the professional jobs in the region, Maryland has the fifth-largest proportions of racial minorities in the country. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. 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. In 2018, Hogan was re-elected to a second term of office. [c] Following Protestantism, Catholicism is the second largest religious affiliation, comprising 15% percent of the population. 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. 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. Many residents of the Washington metropolitan area receive The Washington Post. CSX Transportation. Maryland Department Of Health. Maryland experienced population growth following World War II. Many of their ethnic Italian, Polish, Czech, Lithuanian, and Greek descendants still live in the area. St. Mary's became the first capital of Maryland, and remained so for 60 years until 1695. The state harbors a considerable number of white-tailed deer, especially in the woody and mountainous west of the state, and overpopulation can become a problem. The biggest operations were Bethlehem Steel's Fairfield Yard, which built Liberty ships; and Glenn Martin, an aircraft manufacturer. Among the immigrants of the 19th and 20th centuries from eastern and southern Europe were many Catholics. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. 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 information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. The government of Maryland is conducted according to the state constitution. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. [citation needed] The College Board's 9th Annual AP Report to the Nation also ranked Maryland first. ANNAPOLIS, Md. [citation needed]. [145] Protestantism and Roman Catholicism continued to dominate the Christian landscape, and the Jewish community remained at 3% of the total religious population. Influenced by a changing economy, revolutionary ideals, and preaching by ministers, numerous planters in Maryland freed their slaves in the 20 years after the Revolutionary War. 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. We may be able to help you. [144] The Seventh-day Adventist Church's world headquarters and Ahmadiyya Muslims' national headquarters are located in Silver Spring, just outside the District of Columbia. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. [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. Mobs burned down all the original Catholic churches of southern Maryland. [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. [135], According to The Williams Institute's analysis of the 2010 U.S. census, 12,538 same-sex couples are living in Maryland, representing 5.8 same-sex couples per 1,000 households. 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. Manufacturing, while large in dollar value, is highly diversified with no sub-sector contributing over 20 percent of the total. Customer Service Promise. [50] The state capital of Annapolis offers sites such as the state capitol building, the historic district, and the waterfront. They captured Jesuit priests, imprisoned them, then sent them back to England. Wilbur Wright trained military aviators at this location.[168][169]. Maryland, one of the 50 US states, is located in the Mid-Atlantic region in the northeast of the United States. Baltimore's Light RailLink and Metro SubwayLink systems serve its densely populated inner-city and the surrounding suburbs. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The honor of serving as your governor is second only to the honor of being your fellow Marylander. 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