Lidl to open new store in Bethesda

On July 30, Lidl is officially opening its newest store in the heart of Bethesda. The international supermarket chain will open its doors at 7625 Old Georgetown Road, offering a fresh take on everyday shopping. 

Mother, daughters missing for three years found in Bethesda

A mom and her two daughters, who had been reported missing in Missouri three years ago, were found in Bethesda Thursday. 

FOX 5 camera catches construction crew coming down high-rise amid severe weather in Bethesda

A construction crew in Bethesda appeared to be stuck on the side of a building as a rapid rush of severe weather moved in. They were able to make it down safely despite the intense rain and wind.

Downed tree closes Westland Middle School for second straight day

Westland Middle School remained closed for a second day on Tuesday after heavy rains brought down a massive tree onto the building, officials said.

Zip Trip 2025: Join us in Bethesda on May 23

FOX 5 can’t wait for summer to get here – because the start of summertime means the beginning of Zip Trip season! 

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teachers rally amid security concerns

Sources tell FOX 5 Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teachers were expected to protest outside the Montgomery County High School on Tuesday morning amid security concerns. 

Montgomery County Public Schools request 52 additional security guards amid safety concerns

Montgomery County Public Schools is requesting 52 additional security guards - the measures to increase security were discussed at a Tuesday meeting as Bethesda Chevy-Chase parents sounded off again on serious school safety concerns.  

WATCH: Fight ends with shots fired near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

A brawl near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School led to reports of gunfire Wednesday morning, triggering a lockdown as police responded to the scene.

Water main break creates muddy, icy mess in downtown Bethesda

A water main break flooded parts of downtown Bethesda on Monday, creating a muddy mess. The break was reported in the 7200 block of Wisconsin Avenue around 9:30 a.m. after temperatures dropped and snow fell.

2 dogs dead, 2 women injured after dog attack in Bethesda: police

A dog was killed by two other dogs in Bethesda and two women were injured trying to break up the incident, Montgomery County police say. 

Olympian Katie Ledecky honored in hometown Bethesda with official day, road naming

Montgomery County honored Katie Ledecky, the most decorated female Olympian in U.S. history, by unveiling "Katie Ledecky Lane" and proclaiming Thursday as "Katie Ledecky Day." 

Woman found dead in Bethesda following domestic incident: suspect in custody: police

Montgomery County police have taken a man into custody as they investigate the death of a woman found in the 10500 block of Westlake Drive late Monday night.

Multiple Montgomery County businesses targeted in overnight burglaries: police

Montgomery County Police are investigating a series of overnight burglaries at multiple businesses in the Glen Echo Shopping Center and surrounding areas.

Maryland teen paid 12-year-old to terrorize schools with bomb threats: police

A 15-year-old student from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has been charged in connection with a series of bomb threats that led to a school lockdown and a large-scale police response in early May.

Vulgar anti-Semitic graffiti found outside of Bethesda elementary school

Montgomery County Police are investigating after anti-Semitic and pro-Palestinian graffiti was discovered outside Bethesda Elementary School Sunday morning.