Baltimore was designated as an independent city by the Constitution of Maryland [b] in 1851. Though not located under the jurisdiction of any county in the state, it forms part of the Central Maryland region together with the surrounding county that shares its name.
Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland and the state’s economic center. Lying about 40 miles (65 km) northeast of Washington, D.C., it constitutes the northeastern hub of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. It was established in 1729 as a port for shipping tobacco and grain.
By the early 1900's, 11 public markets are open across Baltimore City. The first Roman Catholic diocese in the U.S. is established in Baltimore. Baltimore is officially incorporated as a city. University of Maryland's College of Medicine is founded as the fifth medical school in the country.
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A new UMBC Poll is taking a snapshot of how residents in Baltimore City and Baltimore County view their quality of life, their trust in leaders and news organiz ...
New UMBC poll compares Baltimore City, County views on quality of life, trust, future
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Spend a day in Baltimore and you'll understand how its beautiful waterfront views, people and experiences earned it the name "Charm City." Explore the wonders of the undersea world at the National Aquarium. Open your mind with out-of-this-world art at the American Visionary Arts Museum.