CSSC Higher Education Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce More than 369,320 students currently attend 58 higher education institutions in Maryland. Post-graduate education is a particular strength of the Baltimore- Washington region where opportunities are available for advanced work in nearly all disciplines. In addition, our strategic partners in DE and PA offer educational opportunities via University of , York College, and West Chester University, to name a few, producing tomorrow’s science and technical workforce as well as teachers, technicians and service providers.

Higher education research and capabilities contribute to the region’s economic health; Maryland ranks second nationally in federal obligations for research and development ($12.2 billion). Johns Hopkins University generated $1.86 billion in scientifi c research and development support during FY ’09. The University System of Maryland (USM) generated over $1.3 billion in external contracts and grants in FY ’09.

Cecil College and Harford Community College have signed MOUs with Salisbury and Towson Universities respectively to bring baccalaureate degree programs to their campuses near Aberdeen Proving Ground. In 2011, HB 1156 established a Governor’s task force to study the concept of a Regional Higher Education Center in Northeastern Maryland. Three committees were formed to research and assess impacts in the areas of governance, facilities, and programs. The 18-member task force will bring recommendations forth to the Governor by December 2011. The CSSC regional education environment provides opportunities to partner with contractors in research activities and participate in technology transfer in advanced research fi elds.

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Education Resources

MARYLAND Baltimore City Community College • www.bccc.edu/baltimoreccc/site/default.asp Baltimore City Public Schools • www.baltimorecityschools.org Baltimore County Public Schools • www.bcps.org Catholic Schools • www.archbalt.org/schools Cecil College • www.cecil.edu Cecil County Public Schools • www.ccps.org College of Notre Dame • www.ndm.edu Community College of Baltimore County • www.ccbcmd.edu Coppin State • www.coppin.edu Goucher College • www.goucher.edu Harford County Public Schools • www.hcps.org Harford Community College • www.harford.edu Independent Schools • www.aimsmd.org Jewish Schools • www.associated.org Johns Hopkins University • www.jhu.edu Loyola College • www.loyola.edu Maryland State Dept. of Education • www.msde.state.md.us Maryland Public Schools Report Card • www.mdreportcard.org McDaniel College • www.mcdaniel.edu Morgan State University • www.morgan.edu Strayer University • www.strayer.edu Towson University • www.towson.edu University of Baltimore • www.umaryland.edu University of Maryland, Baltimore County • www.umbc.edu University of Maryland, College Park • www.umd.edu Villa Julie College • www.vjc.edu

DELAWARE Delaware Charter Schools • www.doe.state.de.us/programs/charterschools/listofDECS/list.shtml Delaware Dept. of Education • www.doe.state.de.us/ Delaware Technical & Community College • www.dtcc.edu Goldey-Beacom College • www.gbc.edu • www.udel.edu • www.wilmu.edu

62 PENNSYLVANIA Elizabethtown College • www.etown.edu HACC – York Campus • www.hacc.edu Franklin & Marshall College • www.FandM.edu/index.xml Millersville University • www.millersville.edu Pennsylvania Dept. of Education • www.pde.state.pa.us/pde_internet/site/default.asp Penn State Great Valley • www.gv.psu.edu Penn State University – York • www.yk.psu.edu West Chester University • www.wcupa.edu York College of Pennsylvania • www.ycp.edu

Did You Know? According to the Fraser Institute, Maryland ranks #2 as the most generous state in the nation for charitable donations, second only to Utah when compared among all 50 U.S. States and 14 Canadian provinces. - Generosity in Canada & the United States, 2010, www.fraserinstitute.org

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The Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor (CSSC) offers a wide variety of learning opportunities for students of all ages and abilities. CSSC public school districts generally perform in the top quartile among the 24 Maryland school systems with nearly all schools making adequate yearly progress (AYP) within the Maryland School Assessment Program. Students with special needs utilize assistive technology and inclusive learning environments to maximize their education experience. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs continue to gain particular focus, and you’ll fi nd school construction and renovation a priority in growing areas where schools serve as community epicenters. Academic, athletic and cultural program awards abound throughout the region.

HARFORD COUNTY Public Schools (HCPS) is committed to advancing its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs for all its students. The school system has two STEM boards that were created to develop and implement STEM initiatives in the schools. The STEM Advisory Board, chaired by the Superintendent, is comprised of representatives from the business, government, military and higher education communities. The Advisory Board researches and provides counsel concerning trends in science and technology, higher education connections and local workforce needs. The STEM Working Group, chaired by the Associate Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, is an internal group that develops the STEM strategic plan for the school system.

All of the school system’s magnet programs – the Science and Mathematics Academy at Aberdeen High School, the Global Studies Program/International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Edgewood High School, the Natural Resources and Agricultural Science Magnet Program at North Harford High School, and Harford Technical High School – are STEM in nature, as well as its Career and Technology Education programs, like Biomedical Sciences and Homeland Security. In addition to the formal programs offered, the school system also provides a variety of STEM- related organizations and afterschool activities such as engineering clubs, robotics teams and e-cybermission, to name just a few.

HCPS is in the midst of a signifi cant STEM curricular enhancement at the elementary level with the launch of Engineering is Elementary (EIE). EIE has been infused into existing units of instruction in grades 1-5, integrating engineering and design processes. A similar effort is underway to incorporate engineering principals into 64 the middle school science program, including pilot programs to prepare students for the academic rigor of STEM coursework in high school, college and a career. A strategic plan is being developed to provide additional vision and direction for fully implementing an elementary through high school STEM Education Program.

www.hcps.org

CECIL COUNTY Public Schools is committed to providing high quality and innovative instructional programs to all students. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Academies and the pre-engineering Project Lead the Way program are in all fi ve high schools in addition to a biomedical program offered at Perryville High School.

The Cecil County STEM Academy is a challenging program of study for students planning to enter college to prepare for careers in mathematics, science, and engineering in an ever-changing and highly technical global society. Students accepted into the program participate in a rigorous, accelerated curriculum, beyond the regular high school curriculum, rich in lab and work-based experiences. The STEM Academy courses are designed to challenge students with integrated technologies and extensive problem-solving. Opportunities to work with experts in the fi eld and current technology both within the school and the community are an essential part of the program and prove invaluable as seniors complete their capstone projects.

CCPS is proud to have dedicated partnerships that span business, government, and military entities, including those with the U.S. Army Research, Development & Engineering Command (RDECOM), the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), and the Edgewood Chemical & Biological Center (ECBC).

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BALTIMORE COUNTY Public Schools enjoys a national reputation for high student achievement and strong educational leadership. For the 2011-2012 school year, the 26th largest school system in the nation will serve 105,000 students. Thirteen of its 24 high schools were named recently among the top 7 percent of high schools in the nation by The Washington Post, and seven high schools were named among the 500 “Best High Schools in America” by Newsweek magazine. BCPS also has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Best 100 communities for Music Education” in 2004 and in every year since 2006. The school district has the fourth highest graduation rate among the nation’s largest school systems, and a national foundation has lauded BCPS for having the nation’s third-highest graduation rate for African-American males among large school systems. BCPS also continues to forge a national reputation for educational technology, including the launch of its one-of-a-kind virtual learning classroom and lab at Chesapeake High School, which uses state-of-the-art gaming and simulation technology to enhance instruction.

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BALTIMORE CITY features The Ingenuity Project (www.ingenuityproject.org), the system’s innovative STEM program, which has a history of success. Designed to prepare highly capable and motivated Baltimore students to achieve at nationally competitive levels in mathematics and science, the program is offered at three middle schools (Hamilton, Mount Royal, and Roland Park) and one high school, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Poly Ingenuity students hold a 100% graduation rate, with many of its graduates pursuing Ivy League educations. The City has three high schools- Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, City College and the School for the Arts-which are ranked as some of the top high schools in the state. Baltimore City also leads the state in the number of charter schools, many with specialized curriculums. A ‘Baltimore Scholars’ Program through Johns Hopkins University provides FREE tuition to graduates of Baltimore City public schools accepted into the university’s undergraduate programs.

http://www.livebaltimore.com/resources/gettingconnected/Education/ www.baltimorecityschools.org

66 Regional Demographic & Education Profi le

Regional New Baltimore Baltimore Harford Cecil Chester Lancaster York Education Castle City County County County County County County Demographics County Public School Information # of Schools Elementary 56 105 32 17 60 60 76 72 Middle 14 27 9 6 18 16 23 22 High 31 25 10 5 19 17 17 18 Combined 840000000 Schools Specialized 61422 6 0 1 1 Schools Public Charter 42 1 0 0 10 10 1 3 Schools Total # of 191* 172 53 30 113 103 118 116 Schools Enrollment Elementary 42,830 55,471 17,668 7,457 40,354 33,253 30,954 30,539 Secondary 40,970 47,712 20,726 8,435 34,829 42,254 39,672 38,225 Total 83,800 103,183 38,394 15,892 75,183 75,507 70,626 68,764 Enrollment Private School Information Total # of 143 221 50 20 112 71 25 41 Schools Total 14,095 24,556 4,467 1,808 18,714 14,540 16,423 3,800 Enrollment

* Total # of schools is inclusive of the 42 public charter schools. Source: Maryland State Department of Education; Delaware Department of Education; Pennsylvania Department of Education

Maryland’s State Education System Ranks Number One Three Years in a Row National Ed Newspaper Says State’s System remains at the Head of the Class

Education Week, the nation’s leading education newspaper, named Maryland’s state education system #1 in the nation for a third consecutive year. Education Week rated states in the following six performance and policy areas: Chance for Success; K-12 Achievement; Standards, Assessment and Accountability; Transitions and Alignment; Teaching Profession; and School Finance.

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Think About Teaching as an Encore Career! A 2007 study by the Business-Higher Education Forum projected that our nation would need more than 280,000 new mathematics and science teachers by 2015. Maryland schools have a shortage of teachers in the sciences, technology, foreign languages, and mathematics, all of which have been critical shortage areas for at least fi ve years. The talent we need to fi ll our classrooms with teachers in critical shortage areas can be found today in our senior workforce – people with deep content knowledge, experience, and maturity in the areas needed most.

The Center for Career Changers to the Classroom’s mission is to tap professional experience and serve as a clearinghouse of information, counseling, and support for individuals interested in making the transition from previous careers to teaching. With seed money from IBM, the Center now has a web site (www.ccteach.org) with a database of all MD programs for career changers. If you are interested in teaching, visit the web site and/or register for the one- credit course, Exploring Teaching, at Harford Community College to intern in a classroom and discover what teaching is like in the 21st century (see the web site under Admissions for other community colleges offering this course).

If you want more information, contact Dr. Sheila Allen at [email protected]. Maryland classrooms need your knowledge and your experience. Consider teaching as your next career!

70 71 72 73 Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor

>> Harford County, MD

Population: 244,826 Median Household Income: $74,129 Median Home Value: $269,631

Welcome to the Neighborhood! Harford County is proud to be home to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). We are welcoming BRAC employees and their families on a daily basis into our communities and we invite you to join us in Harford County.

Our diverse landscape offers residents a variety of activities to enjoy from boating on the Chesapeake Bay, hiking through Rocks State Park, biking the trails of Susquehanna State Park and on the old Ma & Pa railroad trail, to riding thoroughbred horses through beautiful hunt country and golfi ng on pristine courses.

The County affords a low cost of living, excellent schools, an array of entertainment options and sports facilities, 140 miles of scenic shoreline, 6,600 acres of state parks, and close proximity to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Harford County has three incorporated municipalities-Aberdeen, Bel Air (the county seat) and Havre de Grace which are each unique. These and other communities offer a host of housing options including single family, town homes, apartment and condos with convenient commutes to APG. Nearly 500 restaurants, 8 movie theaters, 11 libraries, 6 museums and 5 zoos/botanical gardens are within 20 miles of the county seat. Harford Community College’s Amoss Center and Chesapeake Theater offer performances year round. Theaters, galleries, art/dance studios and musical society programs attract more than 350,000 visitors each year. Nearby waterway destinations include Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Annapolis, Ocean City and Delaware beaches.

Harford County is a growing community of nearly 245,000 residents and is within easy commuting distance of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Mainlines for Amtrak and MARC trains provide transport to many destinations.

74 Education & Workforce Education is an important component of the quality of life in Harford County. A few highlights include: the Aberdeen High School Science and Math Academy’s Class of 2011 graduated with more than $4 million in scholarship monies; the Homeland Security Program continues to thrive at Joppatowne High School receiving national attention and serving as a regional model. The fi rst class of the Biomedical Program at Bel Air High School graduated this year while Edgewood High School has opened their new school and continues to attract students to their International Baccalaureate (IB) cohort as one of their signature programs. For more information about our public schools or to learn more about a specifi c school, visit www.hcps.org and locate the BRAC icon. For details on area private schools, visit www.aimsmd.org.

Harford County is proud to have two high schools, C. Milton Wright and Fallston, named to Newsweek magazine’s list of “America’s Best High Schools.” The list identifi es schools that offer rigorous instructional programs.

The Higher Education Conference Center at HEAT, a regional higher education center, delivers 29 programs from six colleges and universities.

Harford County’s Offi ce of Economic Development (OED) is engaged with education, government and private sectors in shaping tomorrow. OED staff assists new and expanding businesses encouraging entrepreneurial activity through the Harford Business innovation Center (HBIC).

Welcome to Our Business Community During the past 5 years, more than 78 defense contractors providing support services to Aberdeen Proving Ground have established a presence in Harford County. More than 8,200 government positions supporting the warfi ghters are now working at APG.

For more information about Harford County Harford County Government • www.harfordcountymd.gov Harford County Economic Development • www.harfordbusiness.org Harford County Tourism • www.harfordmd.com City of Aberdeen • www.aberdeen-md.org Town of Bel Air • www.belairmd.org City of Havre de Grace • www.havredegracemd.com

“Harford County and the surrounding region truly offer diverse choices in every aspect of life. You can live in rural rolling hill landscapes in the north or small suburban communities along our shorelines. There are excellent educational facilities to be found within the County, but nationally renowned institutions such as Johns Hopkins and University of Delaware are just a short drive away. There are recreational and cultural interests to suit every palate – sports arenas, arts & music venues, and museums and historical places.” - Mike Parker, SAIC Corporation, www.saic.com 75 Harford County, MD Community Demographic Data

Average Median Median Average Average Median Community Zipcode Home Home Household Household Pop. Household Age Value Value Income Income Size Aberdeen 21001 $243,880 $223,502 $53,114 $61,559 22,787 2.49 38.7 Abingdon 21009 $312,129 $280,013 $82,283 $91,548 27,989 2.66 34.6 Baldwin 21013 $608,013 $571,793 $111,443 $134,600 5,476 2.90 46.4 Bel Air 21014 $363,684 $338,220 $80,711 $93,445 37,367 2.63 39.4 Bel Air 21015 $380,935 $329,416 $80,792 $98,212 29,447 2.83 37.9 Belcamp 21017 $262,400 $228,139 $76,245 $81,430 6,121 2.48 34.3 Churchville 21028 $442,555 $393,269 $86,042 $105,404 3,180 2.64 46.6 Darlington 21034 $341,228 $272,609 $55,754 $69,174 3,366 2.56 43.7 Edgewood 21040 $221,598 $199,862 $59,466 $65,567 24,969 2.74 32.4 Fallston 21047 $482,456 $428,425 $100,739 $120,680 11,777 2.82 46.7 Forest Hill 21050 $425,390 $380,502 $85,685 $98,774 18,227 2.77 40.1 Havre de Grace 21078 $314,952 $291,303 $60,891 $72,068 17,829 2.49 38.4 Jarrettsville 21084 $456,653 $395,047 $89,370 $101,218 7,113 2.90 43.5 Joppa 21085 $301,825 $279,521 $71,220 $79,374 15,696 2.53 42.0 Monkton 21111 $700,636 $653,446 $99,483 $128,061 5,034 2.70 46.1 Pylesville 21132 $427,531 $381,352 $71,728 $83,217 2,952 2.88 41.3 Street 21154 $385,700 $343,690 $67,482 $76,599 6,356 2.84 43.2 Whiteford 21160 $335,686 $287,500 $65,157 $83,184 2,523 2.76 40.7 Whitehall 21161 $497,140 $430,912 $85,055 $95,298 5,261 2.84 42.9

Source: ESRI data, www.esri.com/bao

76 77 78 79 80 81 >> Cecil County, MD

Population: 103,333 Median Household Income: $60,414 Median Home Value: $222,392

It’s easy to get to Cecil County, MD., by taking the “beaten path,” off I-95. Once you get to Maryland’s northeastern corner, take exits 93, 100, or 109 and experience all that Cecil has to offer. With 200 miles of shoreline and fi ve major rivers at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, Cecil offers sweeping farmland and thousands of acres of preserved open space, woods, fi elds, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails and more. Halfway between Philadelphia and Baltimore, with MARC commuter rail service at Perryville, Cecil is at the center of everything but far enough away to be a getaway destination for larger communities.

Harbors and history abound with massive horse farm estates, antique shops and art galleries, outlet and boutique shopping, restaurants of every stripe and hotels and inns offering everything from business stays to romantic getaways. Five public golf courses, horse riding stables, the popular Covered Bridge Theatre, numerous museums, galleries and studios offer an array of recreational and cultural options.

Cecil’s convenient location on the I-95 corridor in northeastern Maryland, bordering both Pennsylvania and Delaware, has made it one of the state’s most desirable new business locations. This location offers businesses overnight access to markets in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and Washington D.C.; main lines for CSX and Norfolk Southern, and Amtrak commuter lines, provide additional linkages.

Key employers in Cecil County include world-class companies such as W.L. Gore & Associates, DuPont Performance Elastomers, GE, IKEA, Terumo Medical, and Alliant Techsystems. Other major employers include Perry Point VA Medical Center, Union Hospital of Cecil County, Cecil College, Performance Food Group, Burris Logistics, Moon Nurseries, Chesapeake Publishing, Upper Bay Counseling and Support, and C&S Wholesale. Cecil County is featured as a “Rural County Going Global in a Global Economy,” by CNN’s Inside Business, in fall 2009.

82 Several major universities are within an easy commute to Cecil, including Washington College, Wilmington University, and the University of Delaware. Cecil College offers two-year Associate Degrees and through partnerships, four-year degrees with Salisbury University and the University of Delaware.

Cecil County’s location for businesses may be ideal, but its rivers and preserved open space are even more attractive to visitors and residents who enjoy fi shing, boating and other water sports. Nature enthusiasts thrill over the Susquehanna Flats attracting 90 percent of the waterfowl traveling the Atlantic fl yway.

Spend some time off I-95 in Cecil County visiting our eight towns – Cecilton, Chesapeake City, Charlestown, Rising Sun, Perryville, Port Deposit, North East, and the county seat of Elkton – or tour through our rolling countryside – you’ll like the view when you exit the beaten path! Learn more at www.seececil.org or visit www.cecilcountyliving.com.

Top Employers in Cecil County Cecil County Public Schools 2,464 W. L. Gore & Associates 2,302 Perry Point VA Medical Center 1,125 Union Hospital of Cecil County 1,000 Cecil County Government 581 Terumo Corp. (Medical/ Cardiovascular) 570 Alliant Techsystems (ATK) 565 Walmart 500 IKEA 370 Penn National Gaming 350 Cecil College 250

Cecil County, MD Community Demographic Data

Average Median Median Average Average Median Community Zipcode Home Home Household Household Pop. Household Age Value Value Income Income Size Cecilton 21913 $355,801 $263,158 $42,358 $60,492 554 2.34 42.5 Charlestown 21914 $294,175 $226,429 $56,241 $62,793 666 2.54 41.8 Chesapeake City 21915 $372,047 $302,075 $67,246 $78,623 3,585 2.47 42.6 Elkton 21921 $296,145 $249,206 $62,403 $72,774 46,075 2.70 35.7 North East 21901 $296,902 $256,503 $60,513 $68,956 16,014 2.74 38.1 Perryville 21903 $253,926 $221,347 $55,220 $60,181 7,011 2.51 40.3 Port Deposit 21904 $253,809 $237,664 $61,527 $68,177 7,461 2.77 38.9 Rising Sun 21911 $315,769 $264,669 $60,986 $69,947 10,938 2.77 38.5

Source: ESRI data, www.esri.com/bao 83 Cecil’s charm is in the details Cecil County isn’t Gotham, it never will be; Manhattan, not a shot; Philly, Baltimore, Wilmington, Washington – they’re places we visit, not places we emulate. Cecil simply isn’t the land of hustle and bustle, it’s a place where neighbors know one another and people stop to enjoy waterfront sunsets. It’s a place where people from the cities named above, come for a little rest and relaxation.

ELKTON AREA – The county seat offers a host of surprises from galleries and museums to restaurants and free concerts on Main Street. Elkton Station of Cecil College is nearby as are Fair Hill with its Fair Hill Nature Center, horse training center and race track and events ranging from the Scottish Games (May), to Cecil County Fair (July) to Fair Hill International’s Olympic-class equestrian events (October).

NORTH EAST AREA – Located on the North East River, this town is known for water sports and events but also for history, shopping, strolling and activities. Nobody wants to miss the St. Mary Ann’s Garden Mart (June) or the Holiday Parade (December). People from everywhere come for the seafood and fi ne dining and shopping. Don’t miss the town park, historic sites and Upper Bay Museum or golf at Chesapeake Bay Golf Course.

RISING SUN AREA – A quick ride up the road on Route 273 takes you to Rising Sun, billed as a Small Town Extraordinaire. Looking for a thrill, then don’t forget the Cecil County Dragway, Music in the Park or annual events like Sunfest (June), fi shing tournaments in the pond, Little League Parade, Civil War Living History Encampment, or a visit to the Rising Sun Historical Association Museum.

CHARLESTOWN AREA – Situated between North East and Perryville on the North East River, this Colonial town offers breathtaking views and an array of restaurants, public beach, boat ramp and fi shing pier. The 107 or Tory House is a haven for local history. Visitors fl ock to Charlestown in September each year for the parade that goes along with the Riverfest celebration.

PERRYVILLE AREA – The fi rst town after crossing the Hatem (Route 40) Bridge heading north, Perryville is a railroad town that is still home to a restored train station for MARC rail passengers heading north or south. Perryville is also home to Perry Point VA Medical Center, historic Rodger’s Tavern, Perryville Outlets, and the Hollywood Casino at Perryville. Enjoy a visit to the gorgeous community park or attend the annual events like the Diamond in the Rough Triathlon, Spring Fling or Fall Fest and parades. Don’t forget to take in the Holly Tree Lighting at nearby Jackson Station, the new public library, the delicious church suppers and festivals announced throughout town year round, and a round of golf at Furnace Bay Golf Course.

84 PORT DEPOSIT AREA – Located on the Susquehanna River between the Conowingo Dam and the I-95 bridge, the town sports several small parks as well as the larger Marina Park on the river with a boat ramp and fi shing shore, picnic pavilions and more. There are two museums in town, the Paw Paw and the Bainbridge Naval Museum. Annual events from the Candlelight Tours (December), and Poker Run and Crab Feast (August) are part of this unique National Register Historic town.

CHESAPEAKE CITY AREA – Another National Register Historic town is Chesapeake City, actually north and south Chesapeake City, as the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal separates the town in two. New development on the north side is in the works prompting a lot of interest from the hordes of visitors who are drawn to the unique offerings from Canal Days in the summer to the galleries, boutiques, shops, bakeries, terrifi c restaurants from gourmet to walk away, antique shops and much more. Ghost Walks in October, Candlelight Tours of historic homes in December and much more await you in this charming and picturesque town.

CECILTON AREA – Just south of Chesapeake City, near the Kent County, MD, line and Middletown, DE, is Cecilton, a crossroads community on Route 213. Cecilton is home to Moon Nurseries and Priapi Gardens, wonderful jaunts for a visit and shopping. Greenfi eld Castle with a wonderful Christmas Shop is a bit down the road as are boat launching points, historic St. Francis Xavier’s, Mt. Harmon Plantation, and more. The Cecilton Fireman’s Carnival, music in the park events, and the very unique Daffodil Days in Cecilton are not to be missed.

Did You Know? The town of Port Deposit, along the Susquehanna River, was once home to the Bainbridge Naval Training Center from 1942 to 1976 where such famous personages as Bill Cosby and Stan Musial trained as sailors.

85 Cecil County Events Santa House Opens Nov. 26 – Dec. 24 Fri. & Sat. only Fall and Winter www.northeastmd.org

Civil War Re-enactment Weekend Cecil County Christmas Parade October 1 & 2 December 3 410-658-5353 www.northeastmd.org

Autumn Fest Holly Tree Lighting October 8 December 3 443-928-9189 or 443-350-2170 410-996-8101 www.perryvillecc.org Candlelight House Tour Fair Hill International December 10 October 12 – 16 www.chesapeakecity.com www.fairhillinternational.com Live Nativity Apple Butter Making December 17 & Apple Butter Festival www.gbgm-umc.org/hartsumc October 15 Live Nativity 410-658-6220 or 443-309-4998 December 18 Mt. Harmon Oyster & Bull Roast www.fairwindsstables.com October 15 Paper Americana www.mountharmon.org January 28 Annual Fall Fest & Halloween Hounds email: [email protected] October 22 & 23 Elkton’s Own Antique Road Show www.dovevalleywine.com February 18 Ghost Walk www.elktonalliance.org October 28 & 29 Freedom Hills Annual Auction & Banquet 410-885-2415 March 3 Merchants’ Open House Weekend www.freedomhills.org November 26 & 27 St. Patrick’s Day Parade www.northeastmd.org March 10 www.chesapeakecity.com

For more information on these events and more, go to www.SeeCecil.org Did You Know? The Free State’s income tax ranges from 2% to 6.25%, plus its 23 counties and Baltimore City may levy an income tax ranging from 1.25% to 3.2% of taxable income. Maryland does not tax social security benefi ts. If you are a retired member of the military, you may be able to subtract up to $5,000 of your military pension from your federal adjusted gross income. Maryland has a 6% sales tax with medicine and most non-prepared foods exempt. Maryland collects an inheritance tax equal to 10% of the inherited asset’s value (immediate family members are exempt from the tax). Estate tax is limited to federal estate-tax collection. - Kiplinger

86 87 88 89 >> Baltimore County, MD

Population: 791,426 Median Household Income: $63,355 Median Home Value: $227,417

Baltimore County is the largest jurisdiction in a metropolitan area with a population of more than 2.6 million. With 612 square miles of land, Baltimore County has the third largest land area, the third largest population, and the second highest number of jobs in Maryland.

With an average home sale price of $297,844 in 2010 and an overall cost of living below other northeastern cities, Baltimore County offers a combination of affordable living in a dynamic region. Here you will fi nd a convenient, comfortable blend of historic neighborhoods, suburban communities, waterfront living, and rural landscapes – something to fi t every lifestyle.

The Baltimore County Public School system has an enrollment of nearly 104,000 students, ranking it as the 27th largest school system in the United States. It has been recognized by Education Week for having the 6th highest graduation rate among the nation’s largest school districts. In 2010, Newsweek magazine named half of BCPS high schools among the best in the nation. The school system regularly receives national and international recognition for the strength of its art education programs and for its innovative use of instructional technology.

There are also 221 private schools spanning Baltimore County providing education for almost 25,000 students. Private schools range from religious to alternative, providing a wide range of options.

In terms of higher education, Baltimore County is home to Towson University, the second-largest public university in Maryland, Goucher College, Stevenson University, Loyola College Graduate Campus, three campuses of the Community College of Baltimore County and University of Maryland Baltimore County.

90 With more than 22,000 businesses, Baltimore County is Maryland’s second largest job center and fi rst in the Baltimore region. Baltimore is an incubator for many next generation technologies supporting headquarters for the Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Aberdeen Proving Ground and Fort Meade. Baltimore also is a center for medical and pharmaceutical discovery through Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland and more than 75 life sciences companies. New applications for interactive technologies are being developed here for military training and simulation, health care and entertainment.

Maryland’s largest private sector bioscience employer BD Diagnostic Systems and McCormick & Company are headquartered in Baltimore County and there are signifi cant operations for T. Rowe Price and Bank of America. Lockheed Martin, Middle River Aircraft Systems, CSC, AAI, MITRE, Ross Technologies (RTGX) and Telcordia anchor the region’s aerospace and defense industry.

Baltimore County is just minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, professional sports stadiums, world class museums and theater. With more than 175 miles of shoreline and over 70 marinas and yacht clubs, Baltimore County is a destination for boaters and fi shermen. The outdoors can also be enjoyed in over 10,000 acres of parks where you can hike, swim, kayak, bicycle, play soccer and much more. In addition, there are sixteen golf courses, including 5 public courses.

Tailgate gourmet-style with the international racing community during steeplechase season and also tour Baltimore County’s vineyards. Enjoy a picnic to music by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at its summer home at Oregon Ridge Park. Explore history at the 1790’s historic Hampton Mansion or the Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museums. This and much more is all here for you.

Baltimore County, MD Communities

Town

White Marsh/Perry Hall/Parkville

White Marsh is a vibrant master-planned community offering a mix of newer housing options and busy shopping venues. White Marsh Mall and IKEA are across the street from The Avenue at White Marsh, a family-oriented Main Street with shops, restaurants, and a movie theater complex. Easy access to I-95 and I-695 make it an ideal location for commuters. Nearby Perry Hall and Parkville enjoy quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods, good schools and affordable housing.

91 Essex/Middle River If your lifestyle includes being on or close to the waterfront, consider living here on the County’s east side. There are a mix of new and older homes including waterfront homes, town houses, condos and single family communities. Enjoy sailing, boating and fi shing along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, playing golf at Rocky Point Park or participating in a multitude of activities at one of the many parks in the region. This area has easy access to U.S. Route 43, I-95, I-695 and U.S. Route 40. Towson

Towson, the county seat, is a small city with a courthouse, government offi ces, private businesses, and a large public library located downtown. It has a defi nite collegiate fl avor, thanks to the thousands of students from Towson University and Goucher College who make their temporary homes here. Shopping and dining can be found at the regional mall, smaller shopping centers and at area businesses along trees lined streets. Names include Nordstrom, Barnes and Noble, PF Chang, Crate and Barrel and Trader Joe’s. Well-established neighborhoods offer traditional homes and an assortment of new condominiums are available.

Baltimore County, MD Community Demographic Data

Average Median Median Average Average Median Community Zipcode Home Home Household Household Pop. Household Age Value Value Income Income Size Dundalk 21222 $184,631 $165,231 $49,594 $55,534 54,388 2.49 41.6 Essex 21221 $243,419 $198,936 $43,580 $52,672 43,718 2.44 37.7 Kingsville 21087 $550,649 $475,910 $86,557 $112,704 5,635 2.79 47.1 Towson 21286 $401,334 $339,549 $66,114 $85,297 19,630 2.14 45.3 Towson 21204 $569,894 $482,342 $65,894 $98,413 21,051 2.12 32.5 Lutherville 21093 $527,028 $427,160 $83,858 $114,393 37,886 2.34 46.2 Middle River 21220 $253,776 $195,128 $52,019 $59,717 39,115 2.55 37.5 Nottingham 21236 $278,633 $250,817 $65,890 $74,526 40,045 2.36 40.2 Owings Mills 21117 $432,431 $342,581 $75,616 $96,944 48,958 2.40 35.0 Parkville 21234 $251,458 $224,508 $56,558 $63,887 69,774 2.39 40.1 Perry Hall 21128 $390,765 $348,633 $78,861 $88,607 12,580 2.60 41.0 Pikesville 21208 $371,581 $269,199 $68,826 $95,163 33,979 2.25 46.7 Reisterstown 21136 $391,132 $298,315 $71,144 $91,696 34,219 2.66 37.8 Rosedale 21237 $252,928 $232,675 $61,473 $66,166 27,581 2.43 39.1 White Marsh 21162 $322,202 $320,073 $70,115 $73,614 3,215 2.59 45.6

Source: ESRI data, www.esri.com/bao

For more information about Baltimore County Baltimore County • www.baltimorecountymd.gov/go/gateway Baltimore County Public Schools • www.bcps.org Baltimore County Conference and Tourism • www.enjoybaltimorecounty.com

92 Baltimore County Events Autumn Wine Fest at Boordy October 9 Fall and Winter Pro Musica Rara Ailey II October 9 September 16 Zombies In The Park 2 African American Cultural Festival October 15 September 17 The Maryland State Boychoir Towson ARTS Collective October 16 Through October 14 Ivy Stand-Up Comedy The Legacy Chase November 19 September 24 Holiday Train Garden 35th Annual Sugarloaf Festival Saturdays, November 26 – December 31 September 30 – October 2 Hampton Historic Site Yuletide Evening “The Music Man” Open House Weekends September 17 – October 7 December 29

30th Annual Honey Harvest Festival International Guitar Night October 1 & 2 January 14 Maryland Brewer’s Oktoberfest October 8

For more information on these events and more, go to www.enjoybaltimorecounty.com

93 >> Baltimore City, MD

Population: 633,635 Median Household Income: $36,650 Median Home Value: $122,806

Photos courtesy of Visit Baltimore Baltimore City is well represented by more than 225 diverse and beautiful neighborhoods. At the center is a vibrant and bustling downtown that stretches along the inner harbor waterfront and up toward our very own Washington Monument, the fi rst in the country actually! Located throughout our neighborhoods, you will fi nd numerous parks, quaint business districts, diverse houses of worship and friendly neighbors ready to welcome you to Baltimore.

Baltimore City is not only home to nearly 634,000 residents; it is also the hub for such educational institutions as Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland Baltimore, the corporate headquarters of Legg Mason, T. Rowe Price and Under Armour, and arts and culture centerpieces such as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Museum of Art, and Center Stage Theatre.

Recreation and leisure opportunities abound with our beloved Orioles and Ravens, four public golf courses, and sailing the Chesapeake Bay from area marinas. We also have independent movie theaters, community performance venues and our renowned ethnic festivals held throughout the year.

Various education opportunities exist for children within our extensive public school system, as well as charter schools and numerous private and parochial schools located throughout the City.

The housing stock varies – from apartments and condos, to our famous rowhomes, to detached single family homes – all in neighborhoods that are walkable to the many amenities the City provides.

Baltimore…Get in on it!

94 Did You Know? • Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore City ranked #1 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

• Baltimore City Top 8 among Where to Retire magazine’s list of “eight hip cities for urban lifestyles”

• Baltimore is #9 on Apartments.com and CareerRookie.com’s list of best places to live for recent college grads

• Baltimore is #10 on American Style magazine’s list of large cities for art

• Top 10 list of underrated cities by Sherman’s Travel’s

• Baltimore’s Patterson Park neighborhood on Southern Living magazine’s list of 10 best Southern comeback neighborhoods

• Baltimore is #30 on Portfolio.com’s list of Top 100 Fun Cities

Baltimore City, MD Community Demographic Data

Average Median Median Average Average Median Community Zipcode Home Home Household Household Pop. Household Age Value Value Income Income Size Ashburton 21215 $161,668 $133,555 $34,376 $45,738 62,090 2.62 40.3 Bolton Hill 21217 $160,240 $95,723 $24,993 $38,247 38,952 2.41 33.2 Downtown 21201 $289,695 $205,405 $21,045 $37,501 14,366 1.66 35.3 Frankford 21206 $176,314 $161,769 $44,788 $51,707 50,047 2.53 35.6 Hamilton 21214 $186,964 $172,129 $53,169 $61,132 20,416 2.48 39.5 Hampden 21211 $155,138 $124,126 $42,298 $52,443 16,901 2.10 40.7 Howard Park 21207 $217,477 $194,948 $51,923 $59,131 48,352 2.57 37.8 Little Italy/ Midtown/ 21202 $189,586 $132,270 $25,886 $40,300 23,531 1.98 33.1 Belvedere Mt. Washington 21209 $362,455 $303,919 $62,522 $85,272 24,522 2.25 41.2 Patterson Park/ 21224 $154,433 $129,604 $37,294 $47,115 47,357 2.41 38.3 Canton Ten Hills Area 21229 $162,667 $134,272 $40,550 $48,796 48,800 2.54 37.8 Washington 21230 $207,487 $145,876 $45,978 $61,097 32,503 2.34 36.2 Village Waverly/ 21218 $191,304 $132,345 $35,198 $51,179 51,211 2.39 32.1 Ednor Gardens

Source: ESRI data, www.esri.com/bao

95 Baltimore City Events A Monumental Occasion December 1 Fall and Winter www.promotionandarts.com

Baltimore Book Festival Union Square Cookie Tour September 23-25 http://union-square.us/cookietour. www.baltimorebookfestival.com html

45th Annual Fells Point Fun Festival Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. October 1 & 2 Birthday Celebration Parade www.travelguidebaltimore.com/ January 16 home/baltimorefreefestivalfellspoint www.bop.org

Butcher’s Hill House Tour Motor Trend Auto Show October 9 February 9 – 12 www.butchershill.org www.motortrendautoshows.com/ baltimore Russian Festival October 14 – 16 St. Patrick’s Day Parade www.russfest.org March 11 www.irishparade.net/ Baltimore Marathon & Running Festival October 15 www.thebaltimoremarathon.com

For more information on these events and more, go to http://baltimore.org

96 97 >> New Castle County, DE

Population: 539,000 Median Household Income: $69,777 Median Home Value: $216,269

Welcome to New Castle County, Delaware – The First County in the First State. New Castle County has something for everyone and is a great place to work and raise a family. New Castle County has a residential population of 539,000, and more than 210,000 work in a diversity of businesses ranging from healthcare to fi nancial services to manufacturing.

Many APG employees have already selected New Castle County because of our low cost of living, no sales tax and low property taxes, entertainment, educational opportunities, and prime location along the Northeast Corridor. The Newark and Bear/Glasgow communities, located on the state border about 30 minutes from APG, have seen increased growth as a result of BRAC. APG employees have taken advantage of several newly formed vanpools, offering a stress-free commute from Newark to APG.

New Castle County offers a diversity of great residential communities and neighborhoods, from the suburban Pike Creek Valley, the more rural Middletown in the south, or the cobblestone streets and townhomes of historic New Castle. There is always something to do in Wilmington, where restaurants and shops line the newly developed waterfront and Market Street. The city has a growing music and arts scene, and is home to The DuPont Theatre, World Café Live at the Queen Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, Delaware Art Museum and other great venues and museums.

New Castle County has an excellent education system, with an abundant supply of education offerings to choose from including public, private, and charter schools. The nationally ranked Charter School of Wilmington, Cab Calloway High School for the Arts, Newark Charter School and the Delaware Military Academy are just four of many great schools parents may choose to send their children to attend. In fact, seven of our public high schools have been recognized for education excellence by Newsweek magazine. 98 New Castle County is also home to several colleges and universities, including the nationally ranked University of Delaware (UD), which offers a wide range of degrees for full-time students or adults pursuing higher education part time. UD offers in-state tuition to BRAC transfers and has tailored courses to the needs of Army personnel. In January, 2010, the school signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) to undertake 23 statements of work, creating a powerful research partnership between UD’s Category 1 research capabilities and Aberdeen Proving Ground. UD recently acquired the 272 acre former Chrysler plant adjacent to the Newark Train Station. The university’s development plan includes a technology and research campus affi liated with APG, other university programs, and mixed-use retail and residential development.

We invite you to explore all that New Castle County has to offer, including Newark’s eclectic Main Street restaurants, Wilmington’s great events and festivals, and 16,000 acres of superb park land spread throughout the county. Don’t forget about tax-free shopping at the Christiana Mall, a regional mall with more than 1 million square feet and 130 stores, including: JC Penny, Urban Outfi tters, Apple, Nordstrom, and Target. New Castle County is full of great communities, and offers so much to do. We know you’ll feel right at home here.

Top Employers in New Castle County Family members seeking employment will fi nd a variety of work opportunities in New Castle County. Our top employers include:

Agilent Technologies DuPont Co. Alfred I DuPont Institute Five Star Quality Care Inc. Astrazeneca Happy Harry’s Christiana Care JP Morgan Chase Citi Bank PNC Bank Comcast Cable Saint Francis Hospital Delaware Park Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Discover Bank University of Delaware

99 New Castle County, DE Community Demographic Data

Average Median Median Average Average Median Community Zipcode Home Home Household Household Pop. Household Age Value Value Income Income Size Bear 19701 $246,930 $246,725 $82,900 $95,817 40,203 2.82 33.3 Middletown 19709 $304,410 $300,284 $88,617 $100,550 30,343 2.96 35.0 New Castle 19720 $187,636 $172,549 $62,306 $71,156 57,943 2.65 36.6 19702 Newark $222,897 $215,895 $76,520 $86,747 49,403 2.74 31.5 et. al. 19801 Wilmington $134,507 $123,820 $31,579 $43,330 15,926 2.42 33.0 et. al.

Source: ESRI data, www.esri.com/bao

For more information about New Castle County New Castle County BRAC Relocation Guides, Information and FAQs • www2.nccde.org/redevelopment/Pages/apg-brac.aspx Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau • www.visitwilmingtonde.com New Castle County Board of Realtors • www.nccbor.com Delaware Apartment Association, Rental Resource Center • www.daaonline.org/page/rrc.html DART First State, Public Transportation • www.dartfirststate.com Downtown Newark Partnership • www.eatdowntownnewark.com

Did You Know? According to Kiplinger, the First State is one of the tax-friendliest for retirees. It has no sales tax, and its income-tax rates are modest, with Social Security benefi ts exempt. Taxpayers 60 and older can also exclude $12,500 per person of investment and qualifi ed pension income, including out-of-state government pensions, from state income taxes. Income exceeding $60,000 is taxed at the top 6.95% rate.

100 New Castle County Events Grand Opera Jackson Browne, 10/20; Pixies, 11/6; The Fall and Winter Nutcracker, 12/16-18; and much more. www.ticketsatthegrand.org University of Delaware Blue Hen football games World Café Life September 3 – January 7 Railroad Earth, 10/6; David Sanbord, www.bluehens.com 10/12; North Mississippi All-Stars, 10/18; and much more. Delaware Auto Show www.worldcafelive.com October 7 – 9 www.delawareautoshow.com Art on the Town First Friday evening of every month Societa da Vinci Vendemmia www.wilmingtonde.gov/visitors/artloop Wine Festival October 9 Ashland Nature Center www.societadavinci.com www.delawarenaturesociety.org

Nemours Mansion Holiday Tours Delaware Childrens Museum November 12 – December 31 www.delawarechildrensmuseum.org www.nemoursmansion.org Delaware Museum of Natural History Yuletide at Winterthur Estate www.delmnh.org November 19 – January 8 Delaware Theatre Company www.winterthur.org www.delawaretheatre.org

101 >> Chester County, PA

Population: 499,763 Median Household Income: $87,308 Median Home Value: $312,946

Photos courtesy of Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau Chester County is a perfect mix of a beautifully preserved agricultural heritage with the expansion and growth of high tech industry, cultural amenities and residential opportunities.

Chester County is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Delaware Valley Region which is approximately 30 to 45 minutes from Aberdeen Proving Ground. Its location in proximity to Philadelphia, Wilmington, New York and Baltimore offers residents and businesses a geographical advantage and economic opportunities along with beautiful scenery and historic charm.

Chester County embraces a strong and preserved agricultural heritage along with revitalization to accommodate new and expanding businesses. The area is famous for its mushroom farms and covered bridges that dot its southern region while the western portion is home to the sizable Amish population that has been part of the county for decades. The northern area includes towns, villages and parks while the eastern area comprises greater Philadelphia’s high-tech corridor.

In Chester County, there is a commitment to preserving its rich heritage while maintaining its continued rate of growth and change. The county boasts a reasonable living cost, diversifi ed business base and a highly skilled workforce.

Agricultural land remains productive in the county and preservation efforts have protected over 20,000 acres of farmland. Manufacturing includes concentrations of high tech industries and corporate giants. The region’s economy is one of the strongest and most diversifi ed in Pennsylvania. From art galleries, wineries and microbreweries, to Amish buggies and rolling hills, Chester County is a unique place to discover!

102 Top Employers in Chester County The Vanguard Group, Inc. (Financial Insurance) Federal Government Siemens Medical Solutions (Professional & Technical Services) Chester County (Public Administration) QVC, Inc. (Retail Trade) Chester County Intermediate Unit (Education) The Chester County Hospital (Health Care & Social Assistance) Giant Food Stores West Chester Area School District (Educational Services) Devereux Foundation (Educational Services) YMCA of Brandywine Valley Downingtown Area School District Mainline Hospital Group (including Paoli)

Chester County, PA Community Demographic Data

Average Median Median Average Average Median Community Zipcode Home Home Household Household Pop. Household Age Value Value Income Income Size Avondale 19311 $389,002 $336,019 $103,297 $127,046 8,339 3.18 34.6 Cochranville 19330 $313,865 $266,053 $66,818 $75,403 5,511 2.84 39.1 Kennett Square 19348 $436,681 $371,628 $96,202 $125,011 21,969 2.67 40.9 Landenberg 19350 $451,551 $393,491 $126,268 $158,244 12,064 3.06 40.7 Lincoln University 19352 $345,117 $309,791 $99,020 $113,544 9,338 3.25 26.3 Nottingham 17563 $245,649 $188,281 $52,095 $57,439 3,539 3.02 33.9 Oxford 19363 $283,066 $253,539 $61,441 $70,183 16,776 2.82 35.4 West Grove 19390 $310,425 $277,575 $79,826 $93,402 13,562 2.88 38.0

Source: ESRI data, www.esri.com/bao

For more information about Chester County Chester County • www.chesco.org

103 Chester County Events Herrs Snack Factory Tour Nottingham, PA Fall and Winter www.herrs.com

A Taste of Olive International Flower Show West Chester, PA March 4 – 11 www.atasteofolive.com Philadelphia, PA www.theflowershow.com Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library Winterthur, DE American Helicopter Museum www.winterthur.org & Education Center West Chester, PA Trial by Jury www.verticalgateway.com December 1 – 3 Chester County Justice Center QVC Studio Tour www.gsschesco.org West Chester, PA www.qvc.com Masterpieces by Andrew Wyeth Through January 29 Brandywine River Museum www.brandywinemuseum.org

The Chester County calendar of events and images were supplied by BrandywineValley.com

104 105 >> Lancaster County, PA

Population: 507,066 Median Household Income: $59,484 Median Home Value: $193,385

Photos courtesy of discoverlancasterpa.com Known worldwide as “Pennsylvania Dutch Country,” Lancaster County attracts an estimated seven million tourists to its rolling farmland, historic districts and historical landmarks each year. Located within a short drive of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Lancaster County is a popular destination for day trips, weekend escapes and extended vacations.

In Dutch Country, you’ll have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to partake in such activities as touring an Amish farm, visiting a one-room schoolhouse and riding over the rolling countryside in a steam train or horse and buggy. You can also enjoy wonderful antique shops, boutiques, restaurants, galleries and historic sites. Additionally, Lancaster is home to some of the region’s best shopping with outlet centers including high end brand names such as Coach, Lenox and Pfaltzgraf.

Lancaster County isn’t just about the Amish! Almost every small town in the county has a National Historic District. The historic town of Strasburg has one of the most beautiful and best-preserved main streets, as well as the oldest and most remarkable short-line railroad in the country. Marietta Borough is a preserved mid-19th century lumber/industrial community, while Little Britain Township, site of historic Kirks Mill, is a mid-18th century rural village developed around the gristmill.

While Lancaster County is a great place to tour, we’re all business too! Home to more than 11,000 companies, 100 of which already serve as contractors to Ft. Monmouth in New Jersey and Aberdeen Proving Ground, our corporate community continues to prosper, grow and diversify. Our workforce of 250,000 people supports a growing population of more than 500,000. In addition, tourism and agriculture play signifi cant roles in the diversity, strength and durability of Lancaster’s economy.

106 Top Employers in Lancaster County Lancaster General Hospital Mutual Assistance Group RR Donnelley & Sons Company Manheim Remarketing, Inc. Lancaster County Ephrata Community Hospital, Inc. Federal Government

School District of Lancaster Armstrong World Industries, Inc. corporate headquarters, Lancaster, PA Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Turkey Hill LP Dart Container Corporation Masonic Homes

Lancaster County, PA Community Demographic Data

Average Median Median Average Average Median Community Zipcode Home Home Household Household Pop. Household Age Value Value Income Income Size Drumore 17518 $293,564 $209,615 $59,537 $63,431 1,428 3.06 36.2 Kirkwood 17536 $329,182 $245,320 $58,054 $62,581 2,798 3.17 30.8 17601 Lancaster $267,976 $222,712 $71,243 $88,936 48,291 2.41 43.8 et. al. New Providence 17560 $163,381 $164,446 $54,183 $58,675 4,728 2.66 40.2 Nottingham 19362 $239,532 $221,576 $58,412 $66,165 5,616 2.82 35.9 Quarryville 17566 $259,218 $214,339 $55,004 $62,276 11,668 2.91 35.3 Strasburg 17579 $293,932 $227,827 $64,229 $69,791 5,888 2.77 36.7

Source: ESRI data, www.esri.com/bao

For more information about Lancaster County Lancaster County • www.co.lancaster.pa.us

107 Lancaster County Events 3...2...1! Lancaster December 31 – January 1 Fall and Winter Clipper Magazine Stadium www.lancastercityevents.com Autumn’s Colors September 5 – November 20 OperaLancaster - Cosi Fan Tutte Longwood Gardens January 7 www.longwoodgardens.org Fulton Operahouse www.operalancaster.org Railroad Communications & Signaling April 16 – December 31 Golden Boys Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania February 19 www.rrmuseumpa.org American Music Theatre www.amtshows.com The 2011 Christmas Show November 1 – December 30 Gordonville Spring Mud Sale & Auction American Music Theatre March 10 www.amtshows.com Gordonville Fire Company www.padutchcountry.com

For more information on these events and more, go to www.padutchcountry.com/event The Lancaster County calendar of events and images were supplied by discoverlancasterpa.com

Did You Know? True to its Quaker roots, the Keystone State extends a friendly hand to retirees. It is one of the most generous states when it comes to offering income-tax exclusions on a wide variety of retirement income. PA does not tax Social Security benefi ts or any type of public or private pensions. Nor does it nick distributions from 401(k)s, IRAs, deferred compensation plans or other retirement accounts. Food, clothing and medicine are exempt from state sales taxes. But PA is one of the few states that has both an inheritance tax and an estate tax. - Kiplinger 2010

108 109 >> York County, PA

Population: 428,937 Median Household Income: $56,271 Median Home Price: $153,000

York County, with its convenient location in south central Pennsylvania, offers a tempting packaging for companies – and residents – looking to relocate. Its many attributes present York County as an attractive locale with a strong economy, affordable living, picturesque surroundings, and a skilled workforce.

York has so much to offer because of the perfect balance between rural and urban lifestyles while maintaining its historic charm. The rolling hills are breathtaking and are sprinkled with many thriving family farms. You can take a short drive to the country, down the road to new shopping centers with every suburban amenity, or travel a few miles into York City. There, you’ll fi nd cultural attractions, farm markets, state-of-the-art performing arts centers, a historic hotel, eateries, shops, a beautifully renovated library, 20 outdoor murals, and the start of a 42-mile jogging/ biking trail.

From manufacturing to retail, healthcare, real estate, agriculture and education, our strong business base showcases York’s diverse business and industry sector. The revitalization of downtown York is in full swing, and it shows with the Northwest Triangle development program, the Keystone Innovation Zone, and the York Revolution’s Sovereign Bank Stadium. The York Revolution team hit a home run in the Atlantic Baseball Series with a serious stadium project that will create job opportunities and spur economic activity in the downtown area. In addition to new businesses being opened in York, established companies are constantly improving the way they do business and receive accolades each year for their innovation.

York has a strong manufacturing history that stretches to this day with companies like Harley-Davidson, Snyder’s of Hanover, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (Arm & Hammer), and York Barbell. In fact, our manufacturing plants make York County the sixth most important county in the state of Pennsylvania for manufacturing.

110 York is certainly a perfect mix of rural and urban lifestyles while maintaining its historic charm. We’ve grown to a population of over 400,000, but we maintain the feel and charm of a small community. The simple life still exists in York, and that is part of the dynamic culture here. The community has a growing entrepreneurial spirit, high quality of life and low cost of living, making it a desirable place to live, work and raise a family!

Top Employers in York County Federal Government York Hospital York County Local Government Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. Giant Food Stores, LLC Harley-Davidson Motor Co. BAE Systems Kinsley Construction, Inc. Utz Quality Foods, Inc. Hanover General Hospital

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry – Center for Workforce Information & Analysis

York County, PA Community Demographic Data

Average Median Median Average Average Median Community Zipcode Home Home Household Household Pop. Household Age Value Value Income Income Size Airville 17302 $233,649 $193,690 $55,020 $59,722 3,157 2.79 37.7 Brogue 17309 $200,653 $172,500 $61,895 $65,590 2,329 2.58 39.2 Dallastown 17313 $191,624 $173,766 $59,287 $65,525 11,531 2.36 39.9 Delta 17314 $206,537 $179,236 $52,933 $58,190 6,533 2.79 38.3 Fawn Grove 17321 $250,873 $227,356 $65,511 $67,787 2,470 2.71 40.6 Felton 17322 $232,243 $203,659 $62,858 $68,756 6,339 2.75 40.2 New Freedom 17349 $278,061 $250,688 $75,880 $81,734 7,692 2.68 43.9 New Park 17352 $269,535 $241,406 $63,689 $69,406 1,452 2.75 40.7 Red Lion 17356 $207,443 $176,131 $56,949 $64,342 22,377 2.54 39.4 Shrewsbury 17361 $256,850 $233,306 $65,728 $70,907 5,626 2.51 43.8 Stewartstown 17363 $264,455 $238,065 $68,859 $74,055 9,598 2.77 39.3 17401 York $95,438 $78,503 $28,937 $37,323 17,927 2.54 29.6 et. al.

Source: ESRI data, www.esri.com/bao

For more information about York County York County • www.ycedc.org

111 York County Events Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights November 25 – December 31 Fall and Winter Rocky Ridge County Park www.yorkcountyparks.org The Science of Mystery Exhibit October 1 – December 31 New Year’s Revolution 2012 North Museum of Natural December 31 – January 1 History and Science 7 pm – 12:15 am www.northmuseum.org Continental Square - Downtown www.yorkcity.org Fall Extravaganza November 5 & 6 • 9 am – 5 pm Cabin Fever Expo Roundtop Mountain Resort January 13 – 15 www.skiroundtop.com York Expo Center www.cabinfeverexpo.com Grandma’s Holiday Craft Show November 10 – December 4 Celtic Nights - Journey of Hope 10 am– 6 pm March 11 • 3 – 5 pm Red Lion Bed & Breakfast The Pullo Center at Penn State York www.grandmasholidaycrafts.com www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu Home Wine Making Class December 11 • 1 – 3 pm Adams County Winery www.adamscountywinery.com

For more information on these events and more, go to www.yorkcountypa.org Images were supplied by York County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

112 113 Additional Online Relocation Resources

BUSINESS, COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Harford County Offi ce of Economic Development • www.harfordbusiness.org Cecil County Offi ce of Economic Development • www.cecilbusiness.org Baltimore County Economic Development Offi ce • www.co.ba.md.us/business Baltimore Development Corporation • www.baltimoredevelopment.com York County Economic Development Corporation • www.ycedc.org Chester County Economic Development Council • www.cceconomicdevelopment.com Economic Development Company of Lancaster County • www.edclancaster.com New Castle County Economic Development Council • www.nccedc.com Harford County Chamber of Commerce • www.harfordchamber.org Cecil County Chamber of Commerce • www.cecilchamber.org Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce • www.baltcountycc.com Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce • www.baltimorecitychamber.com New Castle County Chamber of Commerce • www.ncccc.com Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry • www.cccbi.org/business.php Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce • www.southernlancasterchamber.org York County Chamber of Commerce • www.yorkchamber.com Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development • www.choosemaryland.org Delaware Economic Development Offi ce • www.dedo.delaware.gov Pennsylvania Economic Development Directory • www.ecodevdirectory.com/pennsylvania.htm Business Licenses • www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/harfordl/business.html

REGIONAL HEALTHCARE Ratio of physicians to population 1:273 • (30% better than national average)

Christiana Health • www.christianacare.org Franklin Square Hospital Center • www.franklinsquare.org Johns Hopkins Hospital • www.hopkinshospital.org St. Joseph Hospital • www.sjmcmd.org Union Hospital of Cecil County • www.uhcc.com University of Maryland Medical Center • www.umms.org/overview/index.html Upper Chesapeake Health System - Upper Chesapeake Medical Center & Harford Memorial Hospital • www.uchs.org Lancaster General Hospital • www.lancastergeneral.org Memorial Hospital, York • www.mhyork.org Chester County Hospital • www.cchosp.com St. Francis Hospital • www.stfrancishealthcare.org Perry Point VA Medical Center • www.maryland.va.gov/facilities/perrypoint.htm York Hospital • www.wellspan.org Hanover Hospital • www.hanoverhospital.org 114 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Department of Natural Resources for fi shing and fi rearms permits • www.dnr.state.md.us/service Harford County Community Services • www.harfordcountymd.gov/services U.S. Post Offi ce Change of Address Forms • www.usps.gov Motor Vehicle Administration Maryland Driver’s License • www.mva.state.md.us/DriversServ/Apply/default.htm Maryland Registration • www.marylandmva.com/VehicleServ/REG/fees.htm Delaware Registration • www.dmv.de.gov Pennsylvania Registration • www.dmv.state.pa.us Electric BGE • 800-685-0123 • www.bge.com/portal/site/bge Delmarva Power • 410-638-3311 • www.delmarva.com/home Met-Ed, A FirstEnergy Company • www.fi rstenergycorp.com/Met-Ed Exelon Corporation-Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station • www.exeloncorp.com/ ourcompanies/powergen/nuclear/peach_bottom_power_station Housing MD Association of Realtors • www.mdrealtor.org Harford County Association of Realtors • www.harfordrealtors.com Cecil County Board of Realtors • www.cecilcountyboardofrealtors.com Baltimore County Association of Realtors • www.realtorsbaltimore.com/history.php Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors • www.gbbr.org Baltimore City Board of Realtors • www.realtorsbaltimore.com/history.php Delaware Association of Realtors • www.delawarerealtor.com New Castle County Board of Realtors • www.nccbor.com PA Association of Realtors • www.parealtor.org/content Realtors Association of York & Adams Counties, Inc. • www.rayac.com/about_us.php Lancaster County Association of Realtors • www.lcaronline.com Apartments • www.apartments.com Libraries Maryland • www.publiclibraries.com/maryland.htm Delaware • www.publiclibraries.com/delaware.htm Pennsylvania • www.publiclibraries.com/pennsylvania.htm

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Apartment Services >> 35 Monarch Montessori School >> 100

APGFCU >> 33 Morgan State University >> 59

Army Alliance >> 50 Motile Robotics >> 16

Battelle >> 1 Mountain Christian Church >> 76

Benchmark Builders >> 43 MWS Properties >> 107

Bulle Rock >> 73 NAI KLNB >> 23

Cecil College >> 87 New Covenant Christian School >> 93

Chesapeake Pain Center >> 55 Picerne Military Housing >> 27

Franklin Square Hospital Center >> 109 PNC Bank >> 97

Freedom Federal Credit Union >> IFC Port Discovery >> 96

Fulton Mortgage Company >> 112 Queen Anne’s County >> 89

Good Shepard Catholic School >> 85 Richmond American Homes >> 17

Greater Baltimore Committee >> 108 RoomStore >> 101

Harford Community College >> 48 Ryland Homes >> 113

Harford Commuter Assistance Program >> 46 Sage Policy Group >> 104

Harford County Offi ce SAIC >> IBC of Economic Development >> 77 SAME >> 11 Harford County Public Schools >> 71 Sengstacke and Evans >> 36 Harford Endoscopy >> 42 Southern Management >> 120 HECC >> 49 St. Joan of Arc >> 25 Jbooth & Associates, LLC >> 6 St. John Properties >> 88 Johns Hopkins Community Physicians >> 39 State Farm - David O’Dea >> 89 Johns Hopkins Engineering >> 53 Survice Engineering >> BC Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center >> 19 The Salvation Army >> 117 Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan >> 38 Toll Brothers >> 5 Katz Abosch >> 57 Towson University >> 72 Keener Kitchen >> 63 Trinity Lutheran School & Church >> 81 Korey Homes >> 105 UMBC >> 3 La Garderie >> 89 University of Maryland Maryland Department of Housing A. James Clark School of Engineering >> 37 & Community Development >> 9 Upper Chesapeake Health >> 80 Mckee Builders >> 118

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