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Situated at the state of Maryland, Baltimore, the biggest city in the state, is an independent city. It is neither in any county nor is it a county itself. The city, though, has the same powers as the other 23 counties of Maryland. Residential Places in BaltimoreResidential places in Baltimore offer a huge range of options, whether in the city or suburbs. Baltimore’s cost of living is 3% higher than the national average, but residents are fortunate because average incomes are above the average. There is a wide selection of apartments for rent in the city, with a median rent of $650 per month. Small apartment rentals generally range from $500 to $600, or spend $2,000 or more monthly for rental of plush townhouses or high-class apartments with a view. Aiming for luxury apartments, one can try the historic Federal Hill and Bolton Hill neighborhoods.In the city, common in the residential market is the so-called Ground rent. The term means that someone else owns the land but you own the house. Thus, you must pay the landowner a rent or you may opt to purchase it. Ground rent can range from $50 to $150 annually and is usually paid in two installments per year. Hospitals and Universities of BaltimoreIn the city sits two highly commended medical institutions -- the Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) and the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a teaching hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. It is regarded as one of the world’s greatest hospitals. In the ranking of American Hospitals by the U.S. News and World Reports, JHH topped for 17 consecutive years. Then, the heart of University of Maryland Medical System, located downtown, is the University of Maryland Medical Center. It provides full service to the West Baltimore community and tertiary care for Maryland and the neighboring area. The number of intensive care beds found in the hospital is unequalled by any other hospital in the State. Another noted hospital is the Kernan Hospital, which has been providing services to the Baltimore community for over 100 years. Other hospitals worthy to mention are the Baltimore Medical System; Deaton Specialty Hospital; Franklin Square Hospital Center; Harbor Hospital; Northwest Hospital and Sinai Hospital. Baltimore houses several places of higher learning – private, public, and parochial schools. The Archdiocese of Baltimore operates a total of 100 Roman Catholic schools in the city and nearby counties of its jurisdiction. Baltimore is the home of several famous colleges and universities. Johns Hopkins University and its medical center have won fame throughout the world. Other institutions include Goucher College, a private college in suburban Towson; and Morgan State University, one of the nation’s oldest and most noted black schools. The Peabody Conservatory of Music is also well known. The University of Maryland has two campuses in the area: the University of Maryland at Baltimore and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in Catonsville. The University of Baltimore is in the city. Other private schools are Baltimore Hebrew University, Baltimore International College, and College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Some of the public schools located in the suburbs that surround the city are Community College of Baltimore County and Anne Arundel Community College. Commercial Places in BaltimoreBaltimore is a great travel destination. It has lots to offer to any visitor, including top class shopping centres, the best restaurants, and nightlife selections.The metropolitan area offers prime concert venues and sought-after watering holes. In the downtown area, rock bands from across the nation perform at the Ram’s Head Tavern and Recher Theater. Also located downtown are the classy and glamorous dance clubs Sonar and Paradox. For those who want to celebrate an event, they may visit the Brightons Orangerie in the Harbor Court Hotel to enjoy fresh fish served in the finery of a flamboyant dining room. For crab lovers, Obrycki Seafood House or Faidley’s seafood stand in Lexington Market are the perfect choices. Ethnic eateries are among those Baltimore’s pride. You will find Helmand, which serves fascinating Afghan dishes. The city also offers some delightful Mediterranean, Asian and Indian restaurants. Major tourist destinations in the city are the waterfront area and Inner Harbor. It is considered as the heart of this exciting city featuring the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, and the Port Discovery children’s museum, which shelters almost everything from art to archaeology including black history. The world’s renowned Inner harbor is surrounded with unique shops and restaurants. For history lovers, you cannot afford to miss a visit to Edgar Allan Poe’s home and grave and to the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the country’s first Roman Catholic cathedral. Service Establishments of BaltimoreThe main newspaper circulating in the city is the Baltimore Sun. Though there are other publications, such as the Baltimore City Paper, The Baltimore Examiner, and the Daily Record, the Sun is long regarded as the newspaper of record there.The Maryland Transit Administration provides public transit around Baltimore City. The city has wide-ranging bus network, a small light rail network, linking Hunt Valley in the north to BWI airport and Cromwell in the south, and a subway line connecting Owing Mills and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Along 401 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21202, the Baltimore Visitor Center can be located. It facilitates purchase of tickets for events and attractions in the city. The center is open daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. CBS Broadcasting, Inc., one of the largest radio and television networks in the United States, provides services in Baltimore City as well as the Sinclair Broadcast Group. Vast numbers of radio stations are located in the city. Among others are the WBAL news/talk radio station owned by the Hearst Corporation, which owns the uppermost signal strength of any radio station in Maryland. The station employs the biggest number of news staff of any radio station in the state; the urban radio station WERQ owned by Radio One; and the public, non-commercial radio station WBJC. The Baltimore City Fire Department serves the city. It is made up of several divisions including fire suppression, emergency medical service, and the Office of the Fire Marshall. The fire department is situated at 401 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 with telephone number (410) 3965616. Embassies in BaltimoreBaltimore is close enough to Washington DC. Thus, British Nationals may visit the embassy located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008. The embassy can be reached at telephone number (1)(202) 588 6500; the British Consular at (1)(202) 588 7800; the British Council at (1)(202) 588 7830.Not only to Washington DC, but within four hours or less of travel from Baltimore, one can reach New York City and Philadelphia. One may opt to inquire or visit the Office of the Consulate in these places. In New York, United Kingdom Consulate is located at 845 Third Avenue, New York, 10022, USA, their telephone number is (1)(212) 7450200. While in Philadelphia, it is located at 33rd Floor, 1818 Market St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, U.S.A and with telephone number (1)(215) 55776655. For a comprehensive listing of all British Government offices in the United States, one may check the Britain-USA portal site www.BritainUSA.com or visit www.fco.gov.uk for further inquiry as to the worldwide network of British embassies, consulates and High Commissions. |
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