It is an age-old regional debate that may be confusing to any outsiders: Is Baltimore a part of the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area otherwise known as the DMV? Depending on who you ask, you’ll either be met with a confused look or you’ll get an earful about what Baltimore is. But as a Baltimorean, I can definitively answer: No. Sure, Baltimore is a city in Maryland, but a majority of Baltimoreans do not consider the city a part of the DMV based on the differences in culture, style and authenticity. Charm City stands out on its own, separate from the region around it.
