What is the Mid-Atlantic? (best city, best, metro)

[muppethammer26]

I have heard of this term when I was looking at pages about NJ, DE, MD and PA. Usually just Mid-Atlantic, no specific state or other region. Although, sometimes, I would hear "Northeast and Mid-Atlantic". There are articles about "Philadelphia to become the Mid-Atlantic hub for", "Washington is the Mid-Atlantic's best city", etc. The term was likely created from the Middle Colonies.

[2e1m5a]

Pretty much the regions of NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore and DC.

[muppethammer26]

Originally Posted by 2e1m5a

Pretty much the regions of NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore and DC.

The four cities.

[Deluusions]

New York, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Northern Virginia.

I think Maryland is the ideal or first state people come to think of when they hear the term mid-atlantic. Although it is very hard to distinct this region

[2e1m5a]

Originally Posted by muppethammer26

The four cities.

Their metros and the states included-NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA.

[muppethammer26]

Originally Posted by Deluusions

New York, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Northern Virginia.

I think Maryland is the ideal or first state people come to think of when they hear the term mid-atlantic. Although it is very hard to distinct this region

Why just Northern Virginia? I've seen people putting the whole state of Virginia in the Mid-Atlantic.

[BajanYankee]

Originally Posted by muppethammer26

Why just Northern Virginia? I've seen people putting the whole state of Virginia in the Mid-Atlantic.

Because that's where some people have arbitrarily decided it should end.

This thread should be closed. We already had a similar one not that long ago. Mod, please close.

[muppethammer26]

Originally Posted by BajanYankee

Because that's where some people have arbitrarily decided it should end.

This thread should be closed. We already had a similar one not that long ago. Mod, please close.

Where does the Mid-Atlantic begin?

[gwillyfromphilly]

Originally Posted by muppethammer26

Where does the Mid-Atlantic begin?

I think this map is the best. The shaded dark red being the "core area" Problem solved.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...tic_states.png

[Deluusions]

Originally Posted by muppethammer26

Why just Northern Virginia? I've seen people putting the whole state of Virginia in the Mid-Atlantic.

Because the south truly starts when you hit Richmond. Northern Virginia and up is the epitome of mid-atlantic culture. South west Virginia is as southern as Alabama or Missouri. Very distinct southern accent and culture. Northern Virginia is much like Northern New Jersey.