Despite budget reprieve, Pa. still faces an underlying $5B deficit, fiscal agency finds

Pa. Legislature awards millions in no-bid contracts with vague receipts

Vague invoices and sole-source deals raise questions about oversight of taxpayer dollars in Harrisburg.

Canadian wildfire smoke prompts Ohio EPA air quality alert: The Wake Up for Thursday, July 16, 2026

Canadian wildfire smoke has prompted an air quality advisory across Ohio as pollution reaches unhealthy levels. Read about this and more from cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer's The Wake Up newsletter.

50 players Alabama fans need to know: Can this defensive lineman stay healthy to fill a crucial role?

This junior defensive lineman battled injuries during his first two seasons.

Can Guardians’ 5-man starting rotation go wire-to-wire in 2026?

The Guardians are reshuffling their starting rotation coming out of the All-Star break, with Williams, Cantillo and Bibee set to face Pittsburgh. The move helps manage Parker Messick's workload after his All-Star Game appearance.

‘Notes to a Violinist’ honors Jan Sloman’s teaching legacy in Cleveland

After Jan Sloman's passing, his students and family completed and published his unfinished violin teaching book.