Local Wins Gold At National Skydiving Championships – Lara Eisenberg’s day job is as a radiologist. The Bethesda resident’s hobby is a bit more exciting. Eisenberg won a gold medal last week at the 2014 U.S. Parachute Association National Skydiving Championships outside of Chicago. She’s part of an all-female, eight-member formation skydiving team. Teams are judged on their formations, as well as landing accuracy and other factors. Eisenberg has completed about 4,300 skydives.
Designer Jeans at Westfield Montgomery – California-based jean and apparel retailer True Religion opened what it’s calling a “new concept store” on Tuesday in Westfield Montgomery Mall. It’s located on the first floor in the Nordstrom wing. [True Religion]
Move Over For Tow Trucks, It’s The Law – A new state law goes into effect today that requires drivers to change into an available lane not next to an emergency vehicle or tow truck working on the side of the road. If there is no lane available, drivers must slow down to a reasonable speed as they pass the emergency scene. The move over law carries a fine of $110 and one point. If a violation leads to a collision, the fine will be $150 and three points and if the violation leads to death or serious injury, the fine is $750 and three points. [Maryland State Police]
County Passes Public Campaign Financing – As expected, the County Council on Tuesday passed a new law to set up a public campaign financing system for county executive and County Council candidates starting during the 2018 election cycle. The measure is meant to encourage more small, individual contributors and limit donations from PACs and special interest groups. The county will match many of a candidate’s individual contributions of up to $150. Candidates who enter the public financing program won’t be allowed to take corporate or PAC contributions. [Washington Post]
