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Baltimore County
City Sites
Law Enforcement
- County Council
is the County elected legislative body, and it is vested with all law-making power granted by its Charter and by the General Assembly of Maryland. The seven members of the Council are respectively elected from each of seven contiguous and equally-populated Councilmanic districts. County Council members serve four year terms.
- Baltimore County Sheriff's Office
The Mission of the Baltimore County Sheriff's Office is to maintain the integrity and provide service to the Baltimore County Circuit Court, to provide assistance and support to the citizens of Baltimore County, and to cooperate with all law enforcement agencies in their quest to maintain order in our community.
- County Executive
- Fire Department
provides fire protection, emergency medical aid and emergency rescue.
- Police Department
The Mission of the Baltimore County Police Department is to enforce the laws and ordinances of the state and county, safeguard life and property, prevent and detect crime, preserve the peace, and protect the rights of all citizens.
- State's Attorney's Office
Our mission is to serve victims and witnesses, to provide them information, and to comfort and assist them with problems related to their cases.
Hospitals
- Baltimore County Department of Health
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center
The Mission of GBMC HealthCare is to provide medical care and service of the highest quality to each patient with a Vision to be the leading community medical center in Maryland.
- Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of MedStar Health, cares for people who come to us in need.
- Sheppard Pratt Health System
is a not-for-profit behavioral health system, is dedicated to the improvement of quality of life in communities by serving the behavioral health and special education needs of individuals, families and organizations.
- St. Joseph Medical Center
From cardiac surgery to joint replacements to emergency care and eating disorder treatment, St. Joseph has the experts and advanced technology you need when it matters most.
Transportation
- Baltimore Region Transit Plan
Today, the backbone of the Baltimore region's transit system is an extensive network of local bus services combined with Metro subway, Light Rail and MARC train service.
- Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Baltimore-Washington Maglev Project
This 40-mile long project links downtown Baltimore and Baltimore-Washington International Airport with Washington, D.C.
- CountyRide
is a specialized transportation program providing service to Baltimore County residents 60 years of age and over, disabled residents aged 21 through 59, and those living in the rural area. Destinations include medical appointments, shopping and other general purpose trips.
Parks
- Baltimore County's Regional Parks
- Cromwell Valley Park
is a stream valley park comprised of pasture, open fields, woods, hedgerows, cultivated fields and floodplain.
- Hampton National Historic Site
The park preserves a vast estate from the 1700s. Its centerpiece is an elegantly furnished Georgian mansion set amid formal gardens and shade trees.
- Loch Raven Fishing Center
The fishing center provides numerous services, offering boat rentals, freshwater fishing licenses, bait and launching permits.
- Marshy Point Nature Center
The building provides an exhibit hall, an auditorium for audio-visual presentations, outdoor decks with picnic tables and a staff workroom. Trails are being developed and canoes are available to explore the coastal forests, marshes and shallow waters of Dundee and Saltpeter Creeks.
- Oregon Ridge Park
Convenient to Baltimore, Washington, Southern Pennsylvania and Delaware, we are able to accommodate indoor and outdoor events ranging from 10 to 10,000. With lodging and restaurants only minutes away, Oregon Ridge is the perfect place for your next affair.
- Rocky Point Beach and Park
Located at the mouth of Back and Middle Rivers, it boasts an expansive view of the Chesapeake Bay, Hart-Miller Islands and Craighill Light and one of the nicest beaches on the upper Cheasapeake!
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Baltimore City
City Sites
Law Enforcement
Hospitals
- Bon Secours Baltimore Health System
The system includes 20 acute-care hospitals, one psychiatric hospital, six nursing care facilities, numerous ambulatory sites, six assisted living facilities, and home health and hospice services.
- Franklin Square Hospital
is a 343-bed facility providing a comprehensive array of services. Located in the White Marsh area of eastern Baltimore County, Franklin Square is the third largest hospital in Maryland.
- Good Samaritan Hospital
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
A member of the Johns Hopkins Health System, Bayview has more than 700 beds and is home to one of Maryland's most comprehensive neonatal intensive care units, a sleep disorders center, an area-wide trauma center, the state's only regional burn center, and geriatrics programs that enjoy a national reputation in the field of aging.
- Johns Hopkins Hospital & Health System
- Kernan Hospital
began more than 100 years ago as a haven for children with orthopaedic deficits. While maintaining an atmosphere of country peace, it has evolved to offer innovative, interdisciplinary orthopaedic and rehabilitation services for children and adults.
- LifeBridge Health
As one of the largest, most comprehensive and most highly respected providers of health-related services to the people of the Northwest Baltimore region, LifeBridge Health advocates preventive services, wellness and fitness services and programs to educate and support the communities it serves.
- Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
provides inpatient, outpatient and day programs for infants and children with rehabilitation and/or complex medical needs.
- University Specialty Hospital
serves a unique group of patients that require some of the most complex, interdisciplinary medical care available.
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Parks
- Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Opened in 1954, the parkway is a 29-mile scenic highway that connects Baltimore, Maryland with Washington, D.C. The part of the parkway from Washington, D.C. to Fort Meade, Maryland is managed by the National Park Service.
- Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks
provides diverse recreational, environmental, cultural, educational and leisure opportunities that will benefit current and future generations.
- Baltimore Municipal Golf Corporation
is home to Baltimore's Classic Five golf courses: GolfDigest's 4-star rated Mount Pleasant and Pine Ridge, along with Clifton Park, Forest Park and Carroll Park
- Fort McHenry
Of all the areas in the National Park System, Fort McHenry is the only one designated a National Monument and Historic Shrine.
- Gwynns Falls Trail
is a unique urban hiking and biking trail providing access to a scenic and historic greenway stream valley in Baltimore City.
Libraries
- Enoch Pratt Free Libraries
provides equal access to information and services that support, empower, and enrich all who pursue knowledge, education, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning.
- Langsdale Library
Since 1925 Langsdale Library has served the faculty, staff, and students of the University of Baltimore.
- University of Maryland Libraries
UM is home to the largest public research library in the state, with over 3 million volumes, more than 50,000 journal titles, numerous special collections and the latest in technical resources.
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Howard County
City Sites
Law Enforcement
- County Administration
fosters interdepartmental coordination and provides day-to-day administrative and technical support to ensure efficient operation of government and effective use of tax dollars in delivering services
- Department of Fire and Rescue
Howard County Fire & Rescue is a combination system in that services are provided through a partnership of volunteers and career personnel
- Howard County State's Attorney
is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all criminal cases within the geographical boundaries of Howard County
- Police Department
- Sheriff's Office
The mission of the Howard County Sheriff's Office is to provide judicial enforcement and physical security for the Circuit Court, to provide a variety of quality services for citizens, and to assist other law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order in Howard County.
Hospitals
Libraries
- Howard County Library
provides lifelong education, inspire a world of ideas, and ignite the power of knowledge
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Transportation
- Airport Shuttle
Reliable, affordable transportation between BWI & AMTRAK, NATIONAL & DULLES and the Columbia/Howard County area. Door-to-Door service to/from residence, business or hotel
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport
- Eyre Bus Service
Bus, Tour and Travel
- Howard Transit
provides daily bus service in Columbia, Ellicott City, Clarksville, Savage, and other locations in and around Howard County.
- Howard County Transportation and Roads Department
Getting there is part of the fun! Your travels in and through Howard County can be successful with up-to-date information about commuting, roads, parking and traffic
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Entertainment
- African Art Museum Of Maryland
Exhibits of African artworks, lectures, workshops, events.
- Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
is a collection of local artists with diverse talents ands skills that create outstanding live performances of great plays that will be approachable, meaningful, and entertaining to audiences.
- Columbia Orchestra
In the fall of 1977 a handful of local string players began playing classical music as the Columbia Chamber Orchestra.
- Commodore Joshua Barney House
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Commodore Joshua Barney House (Circa 1760) is best known for the historic hero who made it his home.
- Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
The oldest railroad station in America features living history programs, changing exhibits, working HO scale model of first 13 miles of railroad in America and caboose to climb on.
- Olney Theatre Center
offers a diverse array of professional productions year-round that enrich, nurture and challenge a broad range of artists, audiences and students.
- Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park
Walk through the stabilized ruins of the Patapsco Female Institute and learn about one of the most famous schools for young women in 19th century America.
- The Dinner Theatre of Columbia
offers award-winning Broadway and original musicals with an exceptional buffet-style dinner.
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Anne Arundel County
City Sites
- Anne Arundel County
- Annapolis
- Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce
- Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber Of Commerce
Our mission is to make this area a better place in which to live, work and earn a living by promoting business and economic development through networking opportunities, community involvement, and education while acting as a legislative liaison
- South Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce
South County Chamber Members enjoy a relaxed business community on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay
- West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce
WAACCC serves the following zip codes- Annapolis Junction, Crownsville, Fort Meade, Gambrills, Hanover, Harmans, Jessup, Maryland City, Millersville, Odenton, and Severn
- Severna Park
Law Enforcement
Hospitals
Transportation
Parks
- Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Opened in 1954, the parkway is a 29-mile scenic highway that connects Baltimore, Maryland with Washington, D.C. The part of the parkway from Washington, D.C. to Fort Meade, Maryland is managed by the National Park Service.
- Chesapeake Bay
First thoughts of the Chesapeake Bay often bring up images of crabs and oysters. But, as the largest estuary in North America, the Chesapeake Bay has touched and influenced much of the American story - early settlement, commerce, the military, transportation, recreation and more. The Bay and its surrounding 64,000 square mile watershed hold a treasure trove of historic areas, natural wonders and recreational opportunities.
- Patapsco Valley State Park
Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 14,000 acres and five developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain bike trails, as well as picnicking for individuals or large groups in the park's many popular pavilions.
- Sandy Point State Park
The park's beaches and picnic areas provide unparalleled views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge over the Chesapeake Bay as well as frequent passing of seagoing freighters and sailing regattas
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- Art Things, Inc.
Art Things, Inc., in West Annapolis, has been supplying quality art materials to area artists, designers, architects, and other creative people for over thirty years.
- The Annapolis Chorale
is a non-profit artistic organization dedicated to enhancing community life through performing and producing a wide variety of music.
- Annapolis Film Festival
- Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre
We are a non-profit, (outdoor) community theater company located in the heart of historic Annapolis, Maryland.
- Annapolis Maritime Museum
Dedicated to preserving and commemorating the maritime heritage of Annapolis
- Chesapeake Arts Center
provides opportunities for culturally diverse and rewarding experiences in the literary, visual, and performing arts.
- Cultural Arts Foundation
The mission of the Cultural Arts Foundation of Anne Arundel County, Inc. is to encourage and invest in the visual arts, performing arts, and historic preservation for the people of our county.
- Colonial Players
offers a wide variety of dramatic productions in the heart of downtown Annapolis.
- Historic Annapolis Foundation
Since 1952, Historic Annapolis Foundation has educated the public about the history of Annapolis and advocated the preservation of the city's architectural integrity
- The Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial
- Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
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Carroll County
City Sites
Law Enforcement
- Carroll County Sheriff's Office
Through consistent application of Trust, Fairness and Commitment, members of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office will realize the Office Vision, promoting pride, service and public safety.
Hospitals
- Carroll Hospital Center
Superior commitment. Exceptional care.
- Lorien Health Systems
is a comprehensive health care network, dedicated to providing quality nursing, rehab and sub-acute care, as well as a superior assisted-living environment.
- Parkview Medical Group
As a family practice, we are trained in a broad range of services for all ages (including newborns).
- Bon Secours Health System
The system includes 20 acute-care hospitals, one psychiatric hospital, six nursing care facilities, numerous ambulatory sites, six assisted living facilities, and home health and hospice services
- Spring Grove Hospital Center
is a 436-bed complex that provides a broad spectrum of inpatient psychiatric services to adults and adolescents, as well as residential psychiatric services to adults.
- Springfield Hospital Center
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