Driver Grazes Police Officer Directing Traffic – A collision on the Beltway on Tuesday afternoon had two lanes closed and a Montgomery County Police officer directing traffic. As the officer was directing traffic, a local news helicopter caught the moment a driver veered out of his lane and collided with the officer. The officer wasn’t badly hurt, but he was immediately upset. The officer can be seen banging on the car window. Once the driver leaves the car, the officer shoves the man onto the pavement. Police said the driver, a 58-year-old Baltimore man, failed a field sobriety test and was charged with driving under the influence. The officer went to the hospital as a precaution. [WUSA9]
More Biking In White Flint Will Take More Bike Lanes – Lindsay Hoffman, director of the nonprofit Friends of White Flint, writes that the area will only see an increase in biking if there’s an increase in the number of bike lanes. Bike lanes are planned for two of the area’s roads. [Friends of White Flint]
Public Campaign Financing Bill Already In Trouble? – Council President Craig Rice is raising doubts about a proposal from Councilmember Phil Andrews that would set up public campaign financing for Montgomery County political candidates. The bill had unanimous support from all members of Council earlier this year. But now, Rice said he’s concerned that an increasing amount of self-funded candidates could make it too expensive for the county to provide matching funds for a publicly funded candidate. Individual donations under the public financing law would be limited to $150 each. [WAMU]
Cancer Support Group Gets $60,000 In Grants – Hope Connections for Cancer Support, a Bethesda nonprofit that provides education, wellness and social programs for people with cancer, recently got two grants that could mean $60,000 in fundraising. The Cafritz Foundation gave Hope Connections a $10,000 Challenge Grant that allows for up to $10,000 in matching donations. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development gave the group $50,000 in tax credits for individuals or corporations that donate $500 or more. [Hope Connections for Cancer Support]
