Howard County officials have moved to ban the sale of sugary drinks in parks, libraries and other county properties and at county-sponsored events.

A former Coca-Cola executive told a roomful of advocates for healthier living that after 10 years with the beverage giant, he is trying to repay a “karmic debt” incurred by the unhealthy effects of soda consumption.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants to ban the sale of large sodas and sugary drinks. Could that ever come to pass in D.C.?