Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. [133] Maryland also has a large Korean American population. Historically, there used to be small gold-mining operations in Maryland, some near Washington, but these no longer exist. In Southern Maryland, history and culture mingle on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Georgetown University, the first Catholic University, was founded in 1789 in what was then part of Maryland (it became a part of the District of Columbia when it was created in the 1790s). A new state constitution in 1864 abolished slavery and Maryland was first recognized as a "Free State" in that context. Compared to some other states, blacks were better established both before and after the civil war. 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 is also home to one of the three races in horse racing's annual Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, which is run every spring at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Ports in 2008. The state is bounded to the north by the Mason-Dixon line that forms the border with Pennsylvania.The Potomac River creates most of its border with West Virginia and Virginia in the west; in the east, it borders Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean on the Delmarva peninsula. The WMATA's Metrorail rapid transit and Metrobus local bus systems (the 2nd and 6th busiest in the nation of their respective modes) provide service in Montgomery and Prince George's counties and connect them to Washington, D.C., with the express Metrobus Route B30 serving BWI Airport. km, the State of Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Baltimore, MD. 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. 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. Historians debate the constitutionality of these wartime actions, and the suspension of civil liberties was later deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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. In addition, train service is provided to Rockville and Cumberland by Amtrak's Washington, D.C., to Chicago Capitol Limited. Many of these are affiliated with various religious sects, including parochial schools of the Catholic Church, Quaker schools, Seventh-day Adventist schools, and Jewish schools. [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. The Puritan revolutionary government persecuted Maryland Catholics during its reign, known as the "plundering time". The information that must match is your name, your date of birth, and your driver's license or State ID number. 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's largest airport is Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, more commonly referred to as BWI. Local officials set the rates and the revenue is returned to the local governments quarterly. The honor of serving as your governor is second only to the honor of being your fellow Marylander. 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. [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. [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. There are also several auxiliary Interstate highways in Maryland. Key Facts. [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. [28], Maryland was founded to provide a haven for England's Roman Catholic minority. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. The MTA's Commuter Bus system provides express coach service on longer routes connecting Washington, D.C. and Baltimore to parts of Central and Southern MD as well as the Eastern Shore. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. The 1860 census, held shortly before the outbreak of the civil war, showed that 49% of Maryland's African Americans were free blacks. The top reported ancestries by Maryland residents are: German (15%), Irish (11%), English (8%), American (7%), Italian (6%), and Polish (3%). Swann was the first American on record who pursued legal and political action to defend the LGBTQ community's right to assemble. The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. Ft. Meade serves as the headquarters of the Defense Information Systems Agency, United States Cyber Command, and the National Security Agency/Central Security Service. Southern Maryland is still somewhat rural, but suburbanization from Washington, D.C., has encroached significantly since the 1960s; important local population centers include Lexington Park, Prince Frederick, California, and Waldorf. Same-sex couples began marrying in Maryland on January 1, 2013. The Puritan rule lasted until 1658 when the Calvert family and Lord Baltimore regained proprietary control and re-enacted the Toleration Act. The remainder of the state, particularly Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore, is more supportive of Republicans. Middle Atlantic coastal forests, typical of the southeastern Atlantic coastal plain, grow around Chesapeake Bay and on the Delmarva Peninsula. [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. [138] By 2031, minorities are projected to become the majority of voting eligible residents of Maryland.[139]. [65] Invasive plant species, such as kudzu, tree of heaven, multiflora rose, and Japanese stiltgrass, stifle growth of endemic plant life. [170][171], Freight rail transport is handled principally by two Class I railroads, as well as several smaller regional and local carriers. They purchased the site from the paramount chief of the region, who was eager to establish trade. 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. [75], Maryland joined with neighboring states during the end of the 20th century to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay. governor's race in stunning upset", "Cost of Voting in the American States: 2020", "The First Drag Queen Was a Former Slave", "Top 10 Largest School Districts by Enrollment and Per Pupil Current Spending", "Md. Opponents of same-sex marriage began collecting signatures to overturn the law. Among the immigrants of the 19th and 20th centuries from eastern and southern Europe were many Catholics. [70] The ponies and their sale were popularized by the children's book, Misty of Chincoteague. ANNAPOLIS, Md. [127] This population, however, still remains culturally very active and yearly festivals are held.[128]. Annual rainfall ranges from 35 to 45 inches (890 to 1,140mm) with more in higher elevations. Racial Makeup of Maryland excluding Hispanics from racial categories (2019)[113]NH = Non-Hispanic, Spanish (including Spanish Creole) is the second most spoken language in Maryland, after English. [78] In April 2007, Maryland joined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) a regional initiative, formed by all the Northeastern states, Washington, D.C., and three Canadian provinces, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [150] Also, the state's poverty rate of 7.8 percent is the lowest in the country. 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). [187] Hogan is the second Republican to become the Governor of Maryland since Spiro Agnew, who resigned in 1969 to become vice president. ANNAPOLIS, Md. The information that must match is your name, your date of birth, and your driver's license or State ID number. The Democratic Party rapidly regained power in the state from Republicans. Its economy was heavily plantation-based and centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. Though the Salvadoran population is more concentrated in the area around Washington, D.C., and the Puerto Rican population is more concentrated in the Baltimore area, all other major Hispanic groups in the state are evenly dispersed between these two areas. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. Both I-270 and the Capital Beltway were extremely congested; however, the Intercounty Connector (ICC; MD200) has alleviated some congestion over time. 21+. 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. 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. 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]. Portions of Maryland are included in various official and unofficial geographic regions. [citation needed] Primary and secondary education in Maryland is overseen by the Maryland State Department of Education, which is headquartered in Baltimore. About 4,489,078 Maryland residents have been fully vaccinated as of December 16, 2022. [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 Democratic Party remained in control of eight county governments, including that of Baltimore.[185]. 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 Bay also has overwintering waterfowl in its wildlife refuges. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. Many foreign species are cultivated in the state, some as ornamentals, others as novelty species. 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. The Eastern Shore is served primarily by broadcast media based around the Delmarva Peninsula; the northeastern section receives both Baltimore and Philadelphia stations. After the Civil War, Maryland took part in the Industrial Revolution, driven by its seaports, railroad networks, and mass immigration from Europe. 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. 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. The armed phase of the conflict ended in May 1738 with the intervention of King George II, who compelled the negotiation of a cease-fire. [34], The border dispute with Pennsylvania led to Cresap's War in the 1730s. St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. They made their first permanent settlement at St. Mary's City in what is now St. Mary's County. As of March 2022, the state's unemployment rate was 4.6 percent.[154]. The National Hockey League's Washington Capitals and the National Basketball Association's Washington Wizards formerly played in Maryland, until the construction of an arena in Washington, D.C. in 1997 (now known as Capital One Arena). 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. [132], In 2006, 645,744 were counted as foreign born, which represents mainly people from Latin America and Asia. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, and Czechoslovakia, many immigrants from Eastern Europe came to the United States12 percent of whom currently reside in Maryland. Customer Service Promise. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) was the first chartered railroad in the United States. 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. It also became the seventh state admitted to the Union after ratifying the new federal Constitution in 1788. Maryland Port Administration. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. [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. Unlike many other states, significant autonomy is granted to many of Maryland's counties. Jacksonville, FL (2010). 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. Maryland enjoys considerable historical repute for the talented sports players of its past, including Cal Ripken Jr. and Babe Ruth. [140][141] Amish/Mennonite communities are found in St. Mary's, Garrett, and Cecil counties. Thank You, 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]. Maryland Department Of Health. ), 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue/Southern Maryland Blvd./Patuxent Beach Road/St. Salvadorans are the largest Hispanic group in Maryland. . As observed on the map, the eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plains. 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. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. [15] As one of the original Thirteen Colonies of England, Maryland was founded by George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore, a Catholic convert[16][17] who sought to provide a religious haven for Catholics persecuted in England. Mobs burned down all the original Catholic churches of southern Maryland. Maryland is served by statewide PBS member station Maryland Public Television (MPT). According to the Pew Research Center in 2014, 69 percent of Maryland's population identifies themselves as Christian. 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. Maryland also has an 11-mile (18km) portion of I-81 that travels through the state near Hagerstown. [183], From 2007 to 2011, U.S. COVID-19 Updates MDH News and Updates. Nearby supplies of natural resources along with railroads fostered its growth into a major manufacturing center. 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. Westley Watende Omari Moore, 44, was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, a suburb of Washington. ", "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. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Baltimore was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and the Archbishop of Baltimore is, albeit without formal primacy, the United States' quasi-primate,[citation needed] and often a cardinal. Blacks resisted such efforts, with suffrage groups conducting voter education. [24] Cumberland was Maryland's second-largest city in the 19th century. Major rail yards are located in Baltimore and Cumberland,[172] with an intermodal terminal (rail, truck and marine) in Baltimore.[173]. My state has shown how to achieve real prosperity in our hyperpolarized times. 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. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. *MD only. My state has shown how to achieve real prosperity in our hyperpolarized times. 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]. [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. In 2014, Larry Hogan, a moderate Republican,[186] was elected Governor of Maryland. [198], Baltimore is home to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and the Maryland Institute College of Art. In 1996, Maryland was Clinton's sixth best; in 2000, Maryland ranked fourth for Gore; and in 2004, John Kerry showed his fifth-best performance in Maryland. 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. Many manufacturing businesses were established in the Baltimore area after the Civil War. Other Hispanic groups with significant populations in the state include Mexicans and Puerto Ricans and Hondurans. [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. Ehrlich ran again for governor in 2010, losing again to O'Malley. 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. Typical forms of manufacturing include electronics, computer equipment, and chemicals. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. [65], Precipitation in the state is characteristic of the East Coast. [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. 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. Marylands Calvert Cliffs State Park is known as a hotspot for fossil finding, Alicia Sampson added. 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