A battery-powered leaf blower can make quick work of clearing a driveway, gathering leaves, or even clearing small amounts of snow.

These electric and battery powered leaf blowers from popular brands make leaf removal and lawn cleanup a breeze.

The proposal, which will be discussed at a public hearing on Oct. 8, would ban the devices during certain times.

BALTIMORE - The Baltimore City Council will vote Monday on a bill that would ban gas-powered leaf blowers in the city. Councilmember Ryan Dorsey, who introduced the bill, said it follows a national trend of addressing pollution. "They kind of half-burn dirty fuel and spew the unburnt portion back into the atmosphere for us to breathe," Dorsey said.

A bill to ban gas-powered leaf blowers in Baltimore City is moving toward a final vote from the city council. The council will get one more chance to debate the bill before making a final vote. Counci

ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor officials have finalized changes to the city’s ban on gas leaf blowers. City Council voted 8-2 Monday night, Sept. 16, to revise the ordinance to carve out a new exception allowing them to be used for ecological controlled burns,