Baltimore

Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland, located on the Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay. It was founded in 1729 when it became a seaport town with a thriving shipbuilding industry. By 1830 Baltimore had become one of America’s most important cities due to its busy port activities, becoming known as “The Monumental City”. The city has grown over time into an urban center for business and finance, government services, culture and education.

Today Baltimore retains much of its historic buildings including Fort McHenry which dates back to 1803 and where Francis Scott Key wrote his famous poem that would later become the national anthem of the United States – The Star Spangled Banner. Other attractions include Historic Ships In Baltimore harbor; Lexington Market (the oldest continually running market in US); National Aquarium; Inner Harbor Promenade; Port Discovery Children’s Museum; Washington Monument & Mount Vernon Place neighborhood along with numerous art galleries, theaters and other cultural centers throughout downtown area.

In addition to being home to many historical sites such as Edgar Allen Poe House – birthplace of author Edgar Allan Poe – Baltimorre is also known for its seafood cuisine featuring crab cakes , steamed crabs or oysters on half-shell while their local delicacy ‘Berger Cookies’ are considered by some as world’s best cookie!
Baltimore hosts several major sports teams like Orioles baseball team at Oriole Park at Camden Yards ; Ravens football team at M&T Bank Stadium particularly popular among locals . Moreover every summer since 1983 ‘Preakness Stakes’ horse race takes place here making it second leg out three races during annual Triple Crown series held all around country .

Despite challenges posed by population decline , crime rates remain high compared rest nation & poverty levels especially those living western parts within neighborhoods have been persistently increasing decade after decade . However thanks widespread volunteerism efforts from citizens these issues can be addressed together resulting immense impact felt community everyday basis throughout entire region .