Residents of Baltimore and Howard counties have spotted a young black bear roaming backyards and shopping centers in recent weeks.

The Howard County Council approved a $2.35 billion operating budget Wednesday.

It's been two years since the “iconic” Columbia lakefront library project was announced. There’s been little movement on the project’s progress.

Here is a look at things to do in Howard County for the week ending May 21, including Wine in the Woods.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball filed emergency budget legislation Monday to provide up to $14.5 million in additional funding to the school system for the coming fiscal year.

Nearly 1.3 million gallons of sewage overflowed in a Columbia townhouse community, the county health department said Friday. The agency has issued a precautionary health alert.

Michael Martirano left the Howard County Public School System abruptly last year.

The Howard County State’s Attorney’s office sentenced a Baltimore County man to 50 years in prison for his role in a violent road rage shooting.

Communities at aging schools are still waiting to see how the fate of their buildings could change.

Educators, parents, residents and others urged the Howard County Council to provide additional funding for the school system, which is warning that program and staff cuts will be necessary without additional dollars.

Seven things to do in Howard County, including a Star Wars parade and sheep and wool festival.

Baltimore Archbishop William Lori encouraged area parishioners to learn from Pope Francis’ legacy by embodying light and hope through service to those in the margins.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball unveiled a $2.3 billion operating budget proposal for the fiscal year beginning in July, recommending $100 million be trimmed from the county’s books.

After a tumultuous seven months, the Howard Community College board is at full strength and set to expand by two members, with new rules in place to ensure more transparency over its decision making.

Tensions are rising between Columbia villages and the Columbia Association as the two try to negotiate contracts.

Here are seven things to do in Howard County for the week ending Wednesday, April 23.

The Howard County Police Department is establishing a full-time unit of officers to three areas in Columbia: the Merriweather District, The Mall in Columbia and Columbia Lakefront.

The school system is about to embark on a boundary review, also known as redistricting, for 11 schools in Columbia and Ellicott City.

Albert William Rice Jr. was arrested and charged last week with two counts of second-degree assault and one count of fourth-degree sex offense.

A Howard County bus attendant, contracted to serve students at the Linwood Center, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault and one count of fourth-degree sex offense this week.