Howard County Launches 'Savage Mill Bucks' to Spur Local Spending and Support Small Businesses
Howard County introduced Savage Mill Bucks to stimulate local shopping, distributing $10 vouchers to support independent stores at Savage Mill, expecting to increase consumer spending during the summer slump.
Baltimore Sees Dramatic Decline in Crime: Mayor Brandon M. Scott Highlights Record Drops in Homicides and Shootings
Baltimore Mayor Scott reports a decline in crime; homicides decreased by 23.6% and non-fatal shootings by 23.4%. Other crimes also fell. The mayor credits a comprehensive violence prevention plan.












