Friendship Heights Really Hates Smoke
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An outdoor smoking ban under consideration for Friendship Heights would give the Chevy Chase, Md., neighborhood the nation’s most far-reaching smoking restrictions. The Village Council is seeking a ban on smoking in all public spaces maintained by the local government. If passed, violators would be subject to a $100 fine.
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