But Elden the Bear is the Town of Herndon’s newest summer hire and has already been dubbed “Employee of the Month” — despite the fact he doesn’t officially start on the job until July 1.

A black bear, apparently the same one seen last month in Prince George’s County in suburban Maryland, showed up Monday in the Fairfax County town of Herndon.

A tagged yearling black bear has been making his way around Herndon, and police are asking the public to give him plenty of space. "A large black bear with a tracking collar" was spotted Monday ...

HERNDON, Va. — It’s not every day you spot a bear in the ‘burbs, but on Monday, things got a little wilder than usual in Herndon. A large black bear was spotted lumbering near Alabama Drive ...

Move over, Smokey; there’s a new bear in town. Elden the bear began his tenure with the Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation ...

HERNDON, Va. — A new, furry face is joining the Town of Herndon's efforts to connect families with outdoor fun and recreation. The Herndon Parks & Recreation Department has introduced Elden the ...

A black bear who spent hours in a tree on a busy street in Herndon, Virginia, on Monday was safely captured and taken to a wildlife management area, officials said. The ordeal prompted a crowd of ...

Bear hunt anyone? The Spear children Jay, 5, Zachary, 2, and Lily, 7, wave from a second-floor window facing the sidewalk of their family home in the Town of Herndon. Beside the children, their ...

A young black bear was on the loose in Herndon Monday afternoon. It was an all hands on deck approach to get this black bear out of the tree he took refuge in, and he was eventually captured.