Julie Scharper

Baltimore County officials spent more than $737,000 on software meant to ensure that contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses were compliant with county regulations. But officials didn’t use the software — despite paying for it since 2008. These ... See more

When Gaston Langezaal enters the Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital parking lot each morning, his wet, black nose begins to twitch with excitement. But from the moment Gaston’s human, Jennifer Langezaal, buckles a blue working-dog vest around his chest, th... See more

When friends of Michael Karnish were visiting Camden Yards from the West Coast, he texted his cousin, Robert “Woody” Popik, with a favor: Could he play “California Gurls”? “Sure,” replied Popik, his cousin recalled. “The fans always love that one.” Soon t... See more

Exactly 30 years after Teryn Suhr’s 5-year-old daughter, Darcee, died of a rare genetic condition, she traveled to Washington, D.C. to celebrate a move that will help prevent other families from experiencing such tragedy. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. K... See more

Three-year-old Carmen Akras’ big brown eyes dart to her little brother, Albie, as he races around the sunny living room of their Hampden home. Crash! Albie dumps a bag of Legos on the ground. Tap! Tap! Tap! Albie whacks the sofa legs with a toy hammer. Th... See more