Baltimore City councilmembers discuss how to enforce law that holds landlords more accountable

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 full of surprises, steeped in history (home of the birthplace of our national anthem!) and culture, from the gritty graffiti alley to the vast collections at our art museums.

Brandon M. Scott is the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore City, and the youngest person elected to the position in over a century. Mayor Scott is committed to ending gun violence, restoring public trust in local government, and building a more equitable Baltimore for families to thrive.

Where is Baltimore Located? Baltimore is located in north-central Maryland on the Patapsco River close to where it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is located about 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Washington DC. Baltimore is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland and the 30th most populous city in the United States. The city's estimated population was 593,490 as of July 1 ...

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Ranking of the top 15 things to do in Baltimore. Travelers favorites include #1 Baltimore Museum of Art, #2 The Walters Art Museum and more.

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.