More Information. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. A compromise proposed by Charles II in 1682 was undermined by Penn's receiving the additional grant of what is now Delaware. During this bombardment the song "Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key; it was later adopted as the national anthem. 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. The Congressional Country Club has hosted three golf tournaments for the U.S. Open and a PGA Championship. The Maryland Transit Administration (often abbreviated as "MTA Maryland"), a state agency part of the Maryland Department of Transportation also provides transit services within the state. Agriculture is oriented to dairy farming (especially in foothill and piedmont areas) for nearby large city milksheads, plus specialty perishable horticulture crops, such as cucumbers, watermelons, sweet corn, tomatoes, muskmelons, squash, and peas (Source:USDA Crop Profiles). Maryland Port Administration. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. Maryland's capital city, Annapolis, is one exception to this pattern since it lies along the banks of the Severn River, close to where it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. 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. The 2006 election brought no change in the pattern of Democratic dominance. 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. 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. Negotiations ensued after the problem was discovered in 1681. In 2008, the state led the entire country in the percentage of students passing Advanced Placement examinations. In addition, many suburban counties operate local bus systems which connect to and complement the larger MTA and WMATA/Metro services. [161], Maryland is a major center for life sciences research and development. From the Cumberland Valley on westward, the climate begins to transition to a humid continental climate (Kppen Dfa). The Progressive Era also brought reforms in working conditions for Maryland's labor force. 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 port ranked 17th in the U.S. by tonnage in 2008. (The Commonwealth of Virginia gave land south of the Potomac, including the town of Alexandria, Virginia; however, Virginia retroceded its portion in 1846). Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. 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 third and fourth most spoken languages are French (including Patois and Cajun) and Chinese. [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. [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. About 4,489,078 Maryland residents have been fully vaccinated as of December 16, 2022. 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. 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, one of the 50 US states, is located in the Mid-Atlantic region in the northeast of the United States. A large percentage of the population of the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland are descendants of British American ancestry. Large ethnic minorities include Eastern Europeans such as Croatians, Belarusians, Russians and Ukrainians. [191] [99][100][101][102][103], As of 2011, 58.0 percent of Maryland's population younger than age1 were minority background.[104]. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. Customer Service Promise. 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. km, the State of Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Maryland's economy benefits from the state's proximity to the federal government in Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on technical and administrative tasks for the defense/aerospace industry and bio-research laboratories, as well as staffing of satellite government headquarters in the suburban or exurban Baltimore/Washington area. [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. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. On the lower Eastern Shore, family farms were bought up by major concerns and large-scale poultry farms and vegetable farming became prevalent. [190] Middle Atlantic coastal forests, typical of the southeastern Atlantic coastal plain, grow around Chesapeake Bay and on the Delmarva Peninsula. 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]. Literacy was high among blacks and, as Democrats crafted means to exclude them, suffrage campaigns helped reach blacks and teach them how to resist. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. [184], In 2010, Republicans won control of most counties. Key Facts. The Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 burned for more than 30 hours, destroying 1,526 buildings and spanning 70 city blocks. The Maryland Department of Transportation oversees most transportation in the state through its various administration-level agencies. Must register with eligible promo code. [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 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. Historically, there used to be small gold-mining operations in Maryland, some near Washington, but these no longer exist. More Information. 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. 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. 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. The royal charter granted Maryland the land north of the Potomac River up to the 40th parallel. Buildings in the state are not well-designed for earthquakes and can suffer damage easily. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. Included among these are the crape myrtle, Italian cypress, southern magnolia, live oak in the warmer parts of the state,[63] and even hardy palm trees in the warmer central and eastern parts of the state. 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. [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. [198], Baltimore is home to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and the Maryland Institute College of Art. Salvadorans are the largest Hispanic group in Maryland. Erin Cox/The Washington Post. [65] Invasive plant species, such as kudzu, tree of heaven, multiflora rose, and Japanese stiltgrass, stifle growth of endemic plant life. Half the population lived in cities. Wealthy Catholic planters built chapels on their land to practice their religion in relative secrecy. 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. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. [75], Maryland joined with neighboring states during the end of the 20th century to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay. 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. [30] The celebration of the Catholic sacraments was also officially restricted. [29] [34] Penn successfully argued that the Maryland charter entitled Lord Baltimore only to unsettled lands, and Dutch settlement in Delaware predated his charter. As is typical of states on the East Coast, Maryland's plant life is abundant and healthy. They purchased the site from the paramount chief of the region, who was eager to establish trade. Maryland has a broad range of private primary and secondary schools. [76][77], In 2007, Forbes.com rated Maryland as the fifth "Greenest" state in the country, behind three of the Pacific States and Vermont. Manufacturing, while large in dollar value, is highly diversified with no sub-sector contributing over 20 percent of the total. We may be able to help you. The information that must match is your name, your date of birth, and your driver's license or State ID number. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. 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. St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. 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. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. Typical forms of manufacturing include electronics, computer equipment, and chemicals. 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The workers' compensation law was overturned in the courts, but was redrafted and finally enacted in 1910. 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. One major service activity is transportation, centered on the Port of Baltimore and its related rail and trucking access. [192] The highest educational official in the state is the State Superintendent of Schools, who is appointed by the State Board of Education to a four-year term of office. The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. (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. 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. One of these places is Fort McHenry, which defended against the British Empire during the War of 1812. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. [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]. Per the Constitution of Maryland, Hogan is term-limited, and may not run for a third consecutive term in the 2022 Maryland gubernatorial election. 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[161] This ragweed population is a drag on soybean cultivation and, as of May7, 2022[update], is the worst multiresistant weed problem in the state. 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. Must register with eligible promo code. [79] In March 2017, Maryland became the first state with proven gas reserves to ban fracking by passing a law against it. [94] The United States Census Bureau estimated that the population of Maryland was 6,045,680 on July 1, 2019, a 4.71% increase from the 2010 United States census and an increase of 2,962, from the prior year. Nearly every part of Maryland receives 3.54.5 inches (89114mm) per month of rain. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. During the War of 1812, the British military attempted to capture Baltimore, which was protected by Fort McHenry. Their tobacco crops were successful and quickly made the new colony profitable. Maryland (US: / m r l n d / MERR-il-nd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Both I-270 and the Capital Beltway were extremely congested; however, the Intercounty Connector (ICC; MD200) has alleviated some congestion over time. The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. We are the states human services provider. After the Civil War, Maryland took part in the Industrial Revolution, driven by its seaports, railroad networks, and mass immigration from Europe. [136] [24] 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. Compared to some other states, blacks were better established both before and after the civil war. 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. [32] Both used religion as a tool to gain popular support. More often, Maryland gets the remnants of a tropical system that has already come ashore and released most of its energy. The remainder of the state, particularly Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore, is more supportive of Republicans. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. Many of their ethnic Italian, Polish, Czech, Lithuanian, and Greek descendants still live in the area. 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. 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. The Democratic Party remained in control of eight county governments, including that of Baltimore.[185]. Garrett County, which is mountainous, is served by stations from Pittsburgh, and requires cable or satellite for reception. The Eastern Shore was settled by Protestants, chiefly Methodist and the southern counties were initially settled by English Catholics. The top reported ancestries by Maryland residents are: German (15%), Irish (11%), English (8%), American (7%), Italian (6%), and Polish (3%). They fall under USDA Hardiness zones 6b and below. 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. [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. In 1650, the Puritans revolted against the proprietary government. 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. 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. Marylands Calvert Cliffs State Park is known as a hotspot for fossil finding, Alicia Sampson added. The government of Maryland is conducted according to the state constitution. Each county and county-equivalent in Maryland has a local Board of Education charged with running the public schools in that particular jurisdiction. Nearly half the black population was free before the war, and some had accumulated property. St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. 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. "[28] The Puritans set up a new government prohibiting both Roman Catholicism and Anglicanism. Westley Watende Omari Moore, 44, was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, a suburb of Washington. Maryland also has a state highway system that contains routes numbered from 2through 999, however most of the higher-numbered routes are either unsigned or are relatively short. I-68 travels 81 miles (130km), connecting the western portions of the state to I-70 at the small town of Hancock. They captured Jesuit priests, imprisoned them, then sent them back to England. 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 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. ANNAPOLIS, Md. Attractions in Baltimore include the Harborplace, the Baltimore Aquarium, Fort McHenry, as well as the Camden Yards baseball stadium. 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. Maryland has many places important to the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. [189], In February 2010, Attorney General Doug Gansler issued an opinion stating that Maryland law should honor same-sex marriages from out of state. [167] The independent Maryland Transportation Authority maintains and operates the state's eight toll facilities. Marylands first post-vaccination infection was identified on January 26, 2021. 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]. COVID-19 Updates MDH News and Updates. Per the Public Religion Research Institute in 2020, 61 percent of Maryland's population identified with Christianity. 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. [92][93], In the 2020 United States census, the United States Census Bureau found that population of Maryland was 6,185,278 people, a 7.1% increase from the 2010 United States census. 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]. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. [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. The honor of serving as your governor is second only to the honor of being your fellow Marylander. The airport is named for the Baltimore-born Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice. The mid-portion of this latter border is interrupted by the District of Columbia, which sits on land that was originally part of Montgomery and Prince George's counties and including the town of Georgetown, Maryland. 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. Maryland possesses a variety of topography within its borders, contributing to its nickname America in Miniature. Maryland has many places important to the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. 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