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. 

2 firefighters hospitalized after battling blaze in Montgomery County

One firefighter has been released from the hospital while another remains hospitalized after battling a massive fire in Gaithersburg. 

21 car break-ins in Montgomery County under investigation

Police are investigating a string of car break-ins at a new shopping center in Montgomery County where several dozen cars were targeted. 

Maryland parents can pull kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books

On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that Maryland parents with religious objections can now pull their children from public school lessons using LGBTQ storybooks. 

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. 

Leaf it to electric: Gas blowers get the boot July 1 in Montgomery County

Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage. The county already prohibited the sale of gas-powered blowers on July 1, 2024. The use ban takes effect next month.

Harris Teeter to close four stores across the district this summer

Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.

Montgomery County Animal Shelter seeks short-term fosters amid AC outages

With the summer heat rising and the air conditioning out at Montgomery County’s Animal Services and Adoption Center, staff are urgently calling for short-term fosters to help keep shelter pets cool and safe.  

Autistic 8-year-old rescued by Montgomery County police

An 8-year-old girl with autism, reported missing Wednesday evening, was found safe running through traffic in Montgomery County, Md., thanks to swift action by police and community members. 

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.

Man fatally struck by driver in Montgomery County hit-and-run

A man was fatally struck in a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian collision on Wednesday at 12:50 a.m.; The driver of the vehicle was quickly apprehended. 

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.

Vehicle slams into Maryland liquor store in suspected smash-and-grab

Police are searching for suspects they say drove a vehicle into a Montgomery County liquor store in an apparent smash-and-grab robbery.