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Most affordable LGBTQ-friendly place to live (Baltimore)

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Biotechnology

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Best State for Women

In a ranking of the best states for women in the U.S, Maryland ranks sixth overall based on 25 metrics, where women can find the best opportunities from economic and social well-being to health care and safety.

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Defense spending

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Best economy

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Best small business sentiment (Baltimore-Columbia-Towson)

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in square footage of LEED-certified buildings

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Highest workforce concentration of logistics

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Liberal Arts College (St. Mary’s University)

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R&D intensity

Maryland ranks fifth in research and development (R&D) intensity, which is the ratio of total R&D expenditures to gross domestic product (GDP) by state. Maryland ranks eighth in total R&D performance, including federal and state government, business, nonprofit, and academia.