Wesley Case

5 days ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Tim Prudente |Wesley Case

Maryland’s librarians had come to Ocean City this week for their annual convention, and after sessions on everything from fundraising to K-pop fans, unsettling news swept through the crowds. Carla Hayden, one of their own who had promoted literacy and free access to books, who had ascended from Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library to become the first female and first Black Librarian of Congress, who had dared to let a pop star play a Founding Father’s crystal flute, had been fired. By email.

1 week ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Wesley Case |Hayes Gardner

Forgoing the usual infield music festival for the first time in years, the 150th Preakness Stakes is turning to Grammy winners to entertain attendees. On May 17, Wyclef Jean and T-Pain will perform on the relocated stage that will now face toward the Pimlico Race Course’s grandstand, organizers announced Thursday. Jean, a co-founder of the Fugees and a solo artist with nine full-length albums, will perform his set during the festivities, including a song during the NBC broadcast.

2 months ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Wesley Case

From HBO’s “The White Lotus” to NBC’s new “Suits” reboot to “Severance,” these actors all boast ties to Maryland.

2 months ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Wesley Case

Baltimore author and Johns Hopkins associate professor Eric Puchner’s new novel, “Dream State,” is the latest selection for Oprah’s Book Club.

May 9, 2023 | morningconsult.com | Wesley Case