The Powerball jackpot is at the $600 million mark. Are you playing tonight?Powerball jackpot hits $600 million, new high for gamewww.cleveland.comThe jackpot was on its way to surpassing the previous record, $656 million won in Mega Millions in March 2012.

The Hessler Street Fair dates back to 1969, or maybe longer.Hessler Street Fair tradition started in 1969 (or was it 1949?)www.cleveland.comThe Hessler Street Fair traces its origins back to 1969. The Plain Dealer archives, though, turn up a surprising precursor.

Heading out to a festival this weekend? We want to see your photos.Festivals around town this weekend: Share your photoswww.cleveland.comThis weekend marks Northeast Ohio's unofficial official kickoff to the spring and summer festival season, and there's a boatload of happenings...

It was Dollar Dog Night at Progressive Field last night. Did you go?Advice for Cleveland Indians fans on dollar dog night: Bring a friend,...www.cleveland.comDollar dog nights are the Indians' most popular promotions by far and people aren't shy about getting seconds and thirds and fourths.

Sherwin-Williams has a new banner across the street from The Q. What do you think? Read more about the banner here: (Photo by John Kuntz, The Plain Dealer)

Jason Kipnis rounds the bases following his walk-off home run against the Mariners. The Indians won the game in 10 innings, 6-3. Read more here: (Photo by Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer)

Olmsted Falls grad Jim Coury won the Jeopardy! college championship.Olmsted Falls grad Jim Coury is Jeopardy! College Championship winnerwww.cleveland.comThe Georgetown University sophomore dominated the field of America's sharpest college students to win the competition and the $100,000 grand prize....

Check out our 2013 Summer Festival Guide. Which festivals do you think you'll check out?More festivals heading to Northeast Ohio this summer: 60-plus 2013 festswww.cleveland.comMore festivals heading to Northeast Ohio this summer.

Bikers across Greater Cleveland today participated in National Bike to Work Day. Read more about it here: (Photo by Marvin Fong, The Plain Dealer)

The city Police Department has released a video interviewing officers who were first on the scene on Seymour Avenue for the rescue of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight. Watch at the link.Cleveland police video interviews officers who rescued Amanda Berry,...www.cleveland.comA nearly 12-minute Cleveland City Police video on youtube shows interviews with officers Anthony Espada, Barbara Johnson and Michael Tracy -- the...

Terry Pluto was on Sports Insider today talking about the Browns' quarterback situation and how Brian Hoyer fits.Sports Insider: Terry Pluto on Brian Hoyer signing and Browns'...www.cleveland.comOn today's episode of Sports Insider, The Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto joined cleveland.com's Glenn Moore to talk Browns and the signing of Brian Hoyer.

Daniel Rice, 5, of Avon, waves his flag as police officers march by on Lakeside Avenue during the 28th Annual Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Service. (Credit: Lisa DeJong, The Plain Dealer)

Mark Naymik writes that Cleveland's Latino community has more to worry about than Ariel Castro.Ariel Castro is the least of the problems facing Cleveland's Latino...www.cleveland.comThe escape by Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight from Ariel Castro's house has placed a spotlight on the city's Latino community. But...

It's Dollar Dog Night again at Progressive Field. How many hot dogs will you eat?Take our Dollar Dog Night poll: Got a wiener strategy at Progressive...www.cleveland.comDollar Dog Night is expected to bring the fans to the Indians game tonight at Progressive Field. But getting a dollar dog can require some strategy.

The winner of a $10,000 App Store gift card from Apple for downloading the store's 50 billionth app is a 21-year-old from Mentor.Mentor, Ohio, resident Brandon Ashmore wins $10,000 Apple app gift cardwww.cleveland.comLakeland Community College computer science major Brandon Ashmore said he thought it was a prank when he got a call from an Apple representative...

HBO will air the 2013 Rock Hall induction ceremony special on Saturday. You can see a preview at the link.HBO to air 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony special at...www.cleveland.comHBO will debut the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held last month in Los Angeles, at 9 p.m. Saturday. The 2013 inductees...

The predicted gas and oil boom from Ohio's Utica Shale hasn't happened yet, but a new report shows it may be coming soon.Utica shale gas production ramping up slowly, Ohio report showswww.cleveland.comOhio shale gas and oil production numbers are "encouraging" but not yet a boom

The Powerball jackpot has reached $550 million. So what would you do if you won?Powerball jackpot hits $550 million, spurs Ohio Lottery ticket saleswww.cleveland.comThe Ohio Lottery sold nearly 100,000 Powerball tickets in one hour this morning.

An earthquake felt in Cleveland appears to have been centered in Ontario. Did you feel the quake?Earthquake felt in Cleveland, appears to be centered in Ontario; did you...www.cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio -- What appears to be a 4.8 magnitude earth quake in Canada was felt in parts of Northeast Ohio and beyond this morning. The tremor...

Otto Porter knows he would be a good fit for the Cavs. Would you like to see him in Wine and Gold?Georgetown's Otto Porter Jr. knows he would be a good fit with Cleveland...www.cleveland.comGeorgetown's talented small forward isn't hearing from the Cavaliers, but that doesn't mean much with the draft still six weeks away.

Should a 3-foot cushion when passing bicyclists be a requirement, as proposed in recently-introduced legislation in Ohio?Ohio could tell drivers to keep their distance from cyclists: Road Rantwww.cleveland.comRecently introduced legislation would require drivers to stay at least 3 feet away from cyclists while passing.

Should drivers be required to have a license plate only on the rear of their vehicle?State lawmakers want to change dual license plate law for driverswww.cleveland.comThis week, officials from several law enforcement agencies testified before the House Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security...

"We're not going to let bad things and bad people stop us. We're not going to be cowards." - Jack Staph, executive race director for the Cleveland MarathonBoston sentiments run alongside Sunday's Cleveland Marathonwww.cleveland.comSunday's Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon will be framed as a show of camaraderie and sympathy for the victims of last month's Boston Marathon.

Jason Giambi has embraced the role of clubhouse leader for the Indians.Jason Giambi embraces role of wise veteran in the Cleveland Indians...www.cleveland.comJason Giambi still lives and plays hard, but now he's sharing the secrets to his baseball success with teammates as the Tribe's clubhouse leader.

It's Festival season in Cleveland. Check out our Summer Festival Guide.More festivals heading to Northeast Ohio this summer: 60-plus 2013 festsow.lyMore festivals heading to Northeast Ohio this summer.

A charity established to help Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight has raised more than $480,000, and the money will now go into four trust funds established for the victims.Fund for Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight nears $500,000...www.cleveland.comThe Cleveland Courage Fund has received more than 5,100 donations from all 50 states and several foreign countries for Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus...

Browns added St. Ignatius alum Brian Hoyer today. Where does he fit in at QB?Browns signed quarterback Brian Hoyer, a Cleveland native to a two-year dealwww.cleveland.comGet Cleveland Browns football news, schedule, stats, pictures and videos, and join forum discussions. Read news on Brandon Weeden, Trent Richardson, Rob Chudzinski and more on cleveland.com

How did Brandon Weeden look at the Browns' first OTA of the offseason?Brandon Weeden hasn't changed his mindset since the Cleveland Browns didn't draft a QB: 'This means.www.cleveland.comBrowns quarterback Brandon Weeden didn't get caught up in whether or not the Browns would draft a QB."I want to be the guy,'' he said. "This means a lot to me.''

Tower City could be up for sale. What would you like to see there?Forest City explores sale, joint venture prospects for Tower City shopping, two office buildingswww.cleveland.comForest City has hired investment bankers to market the Avenue shopping mall, Post Office Plaza and the Skylight Office Tower at Tower City. Terminal Tower is not part of the package.

Should private and public schools be separated when it comes to competitive sports?Ohio's competitive balance referendum rejected for 3rd straight year by OHSAA membershighschoolsports.cleveland.comOHSAA members approved a referendum to reduce the period of ineligibility for most transfers from one year to half a season.

A University of Akron police officer shot and killed a man during a traffic stop this morning after the driver reportedly pulled a handgun.University of Akron police officer shoots, kills man with gun during...www.cleveland.comOfficers remain at the scene in Akron as investigation of the shooting continues.

Want to spend June 21 playing golf from sunup to sundown on us? Here's your chance.Seeking golfers to play in 3rd annual Summer Solstice Golf Challenge...ow.lyWe are looking for four golfers from Northeast Ohio to join four Plain Dealer staffers next month in the Summer Solstice Golf Challenge, which...

The World Series of Poker's circuit tour includes a stop in Cleveland next year.Horseshoe Cleveland to host World Series of Pokerwww.cleveland.comThe World Series of Poker was to stop at the Horseshoe Cleveland this year, but state regulators said holding the event in a hotel ballroom would...

Terry Pluto thinks the Indians have the look of a contender. What do you think?Cleveland Indians are 11-4 in May and looking like a contender: Terry Plutowww.cleveland.comThe Indians come home with a 4-3 record in a rugged six-day strecth of the schedule.

Cleveland police and animal control officers raided a house this morning on Madison Avenue to shut down a suspected cockfighting operation.Cockfighting ring broken in raid by Cleveland police, animal control...www.cleveland.comCleveland police and animal control officers this morning raided a house on Madison Avenue to shut down a suspected cockfighting operation.

Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald announced a new initiative today to find missing persons.Cuyahoga County announces new initiative to find missing personswww.cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cuyahoga County has developed a website listing reports of all missing people in the county, County Executive Ed FitzGerald and...

Sean Casey from MLB Network will talk Indians and Mary Kay Cabot will talk Browns on today's PD Sports Insider. Watch live at 12:30.Watch PD Sports Insider today at 12:30 p.m.: MLB Network's Sean Casey talks Tribewww.cleveland.comJoin Glenn Moore, Dennis Manoloff and Bud Shaw for PD Sports Insider today at 12:30 p.m. They talk Tribe with MLB Network's Sean Casey and The Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes.

Jamie Johnston weighed 349 pounds on April 26, 2011. This Sunday, she will run her first half-marathon, having lost close to 200 pounds. Read more here: (Photo by Scott Shaw, The Plain Dealer)

Are you planning on seeing the new Star Trek movie?'Star Trek Into Darkness': Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto provide warp...www.cleveland.com"Star Trek Into Darkness": J.J. Abrams’ immensely entertaining adventure saga rarely stops to catch its breath. Kirk and crew journey to the...

Cuyahoga County Public Library officials said they expect to consider -- and possibly accept -- an offer later this month by an unidentified buyer for the historic Telling Mansion, currently home of the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Library branch.Sale of historic Telling Mansion in South Euclid moving forward after...www.cleveland.comThe 85-year old building full of old world charm is being sold by Cuyahoga County Public Library officials to make way for a state-of-the-art...

"I apologize for the actions of our people. And I want to look everyone in the eye and say we'll do everything we can to make things right," Jimmy Haslam said as he addressed trucking executives at a seminar in Indianapolis this morning .Pilot Flying J's Jimmy Haslam says he absolutely had no knowledge of fuel rebate cheating by sales mwww.cleveland.comINDIANAPOLIS -- Pilot Flying J's Jimmy Haslam, addressing trucking company executives this morning, said he had no knowledge of deliberate fuel rebate shortages to some of the Knoxville truck stop chain's customers. "Absolutely not. I will say absolutely not," Haslam told a capacity audience of hund...

How do you feel about public officials double-dipping?Beachwood Mayor Merle Gorden collecting $350,000 in pay, retirement...www.cleveland.comBeachwood City Council is considering hiking the pay for the mayor/safety director, pushing compensation over $200,000.

Should the Browns have re-signed Josh Cribbs or was it time for him to move on?Josh Cribbs signs free-agent contract with Oakland Raiderswww.cleveland.comTerms have not yet been announced on the deal with the Browns' special teams ace.

A Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted 13 Cleveland firefighters Wednesday, accusing them of illegally paying co-workers to cover most of their shifts.13 Cleveland firefighters indicted by a grand jury in payroll abuse caseswww.cleveland.comA Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted 13 Cleveland firefighters today, accusing them of illegally paying co-workers to cover most of their shifts –...

Four Cleveland police officers shared their stories of the rescue of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight.Cleveland officers who rescued Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle...www.cleveland.com"I prayed the call we got from dispatch was for real and not a hoax," said police officer Barbara Johnson. "When I arrived at the scene and saw...

Former FBI Director Louis Freeh's company will oppose Browns owner Jimmy Haslam's family business, Pilot Flying J, in litigation over Pilot's rebate program.Former FBI Director Louis Freeh's firm to work for trucking companies in...www.cleveland.comMark Tate, an attorney in Savannah, Ga., said Freeh Group International Solutions will work for companies that have sought a class-action lawsuit...

A Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted 13 Cleveland firefighters today, accusing them of illegally paying co-workers to cover most of their shifts.13 Cleveland firefighters indicted by a grand jury in payroll abuse caseswww.cleveland.comA Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted 13 Cleveland firefighters today, accusing them of illegally paying co-workers to cover most of their shifts –...

The Indians beat the Phillies this afternoon, 10-4.Mike Aviles, Nick Swisher, Jason Kipnis homer in Cleveland Indians' 10-4...www.cleveland.comMike Aviles, Nick Swisher and Jason Kipnis homered and Corey Kluber pitched six good innings as the Indians beat the Phillies on Wednesday at...

Josh Cribbs has signed with the Oakland Raiders. How will you remember Cribbs' time in Brown and Orange? Read more here: (Photo by Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer)

Two fired gaming employees have earned the first spots on a list of people who are banned from Ohio's casinos forever.Ohio casino regulators put first names on banned listwww.cleveland.comThough the first two people on the list are former casino employees, regulators could add others who are considered a threat to gaming "integrity."