Time Zone |
America/New_York |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Maryland is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, also known as the "Free State", known for its rich history, multiculturalism and economic vitality. Its capital city, Annapolis, and largest city, Baltimore, are home to a major port and top academic institutions such as Johns Hopkins University. The state is home to both bustling cities and the tranquil Chesapeake Bay coastline, where agriculture and technology industries coexist and biotechnology and aerospace lead the way. As one of the thirteen early states of the United States, it retains numerous historic sites from the Revolutionary War, such as the State Capitol in Annapolis. Its unique location connects the Northeast to the South, and its four distinct seasons and ease of living make it one of the most popular places to settle in the United States.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.