The law bans 45 assault weapons and institutes strict licensing requirements, but opponents have pledged to try and stop it through lawsuits and petition drives.
Baltimore will spend roughly $1 billion to transform dilapidated schools where students and staff endure leaky pipes, undrinkable water and inadequate heating and air conditioning.
Silver Spring may have sprung, but Montgomery County officials still want to find ways to attract and retain more nighttime crowds in various commercial destinations.