The city of Baltimore, Maryland, has been a predominantly working-class town through much of its history with several surrounding affluent suburbs and, being found in a See more

Blue crabs
The most prominent example of Baltimore's distinctive flavor is the city's close association with See more

Row Houses
Baltimore is noted for its near-omnipresent row houses. Row houses have been a feature of Baltimore … See more

Baltimore's most enduring music legacy might be in the realm of "old school" jazz where a number of natives made the big time after moving to New York City. Chick Webb, Eubie Blake, and Billie Holiday were all originally from Baltimore before moving on. The … See more

Baltimore is divided into several vastly different neighborhoods and regions, all of which hold their own reputation in terms of their crime rates and average income, among other … See more

Baltimoreans have a distinct way of pronouncing words in the English language. Typically, many syllables are simply dropped (e.g., Annapolis becomes Napliss). The accent … See more

Baltimore has become a prime city for filming movies and television shows. Many movies have been filmed in Baltimore, one notable one being See more