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Baltimore

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Updated Friday, August 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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What is being reported around Baltimore

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People and places shaping Baltimore

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Research updated Friday, August 14, 2026
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Past and future events in Baltimore

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Battle of Baltimore

    Pivotal battle during the War of 1812 culminating in the British bombardment of Fort McHenry.

  2. Great Baltimore Fire

    Destroyed more than 1,500 buildings and left over 70 blocks of downtown Baltimore burned to the ground on February 7, 1904.

  3. Baltimore riot of 1968

    Public disorder following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., lasting until April 12, 1968.

  4. Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

    The city's 1.6-mile bridge was struck by a container ship and completely collapsed in the early hours of March 26, 2024.

Current public leadership

  • Brandon Scott

    Wikidata currently records this person as Baltimore's head of government. American politician; 52nd Mayor of Baltimore.

People associated with this place

  • Kevin Plank

    Under Armour founder and real estate company Sagamore Development owner who championed the Port Covington redevelopment project.

  • Francis Scott Key

    Wrote a poem that became 'The Star-Spangled Banner' during the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore.

  • Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore

    English politician and lawyer who was a founding proprietor of the Province of Maryland, after whom Baltimore is named.

Historical figures

  • John Quincy Adams

    U.S. President who visited Baltimore in 1827 and gave the city the moniker 'The Monumental City'.

  • Martin Luther King Jr.

    Assassination in 1968 triggered the Baltimore riot of 1968.

Local business and employers

  • Sagamore Development

    Real estate company founded by Kevin Plank involved in the Port Covington redevelopment project in Baltimore.

  • Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

    The nation's oldest railroad, built in 1830, reinforcing Baltimore's status as a transportation hub.

  • Baltimore Water Company

    First water company chartered in the newly independent nation in Baltimore in 1792.

Newspapers and local media

  • American Nature Association

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Baltimore. Publisher of Nature Magazine (1923–1959).

  • WJZ-TV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Baltimore. CBS TV station in Baltimore, Maryland, US.

  • The Baltimore Sun

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Baltimore. Daily broadsheet newspaper in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

  • Baltimore Wecker

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Baltimore. Newspaper in Baltimore, Maryland.

  • WYPR

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Baltimore. Non-profit organization in the USA.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Baltimore, in brief

Baltimore is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Baltimore took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Baltimore

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Baltimore

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Baltimore

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Baltimore

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Baltimore

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08 · Questions

Questions about Baltimore

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Baltimore located and what are its coordinates?

Baltimore is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 39.2904, -76.6122 with an elevation of 10 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Baltimore?

Baltimore has a recorded population of approximately 585,708 and observes the America/New_York time zone (USD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Baltimore?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Baltimore include en-US, es-US, haw, fr, and the circulating currency is USD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Baltimore?

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