SCRANTON — Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday said there are no wrong doors for students to take when it comes to education — all pathways offer opportunities.

The arrival of autumn means it’s time for falling leaves, pumpkin-flavored everything and, most recently in our region, fall festivals. As one of the original fall fairs in the Abingtons, Our Lady of the Abingtons’ annual fall festival has long led the way in September celebrations.

John Cassavetes, Gus Van Sant, Jim Jarmusch, Barry Jenkins and Ava DuVernay. These are just a few independent filmmakers who have made their mark on the movie industry throughout the past few decades.

This month, Clarks Summit will turn pink to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness. The Inaugural Clarks Summit Goes Pink is scheduled for Aug. 15, with a 5K race and fun walk starting at 10 a.m.

Senior midfielders Allison Stanton and Bri Bustos are the only returning starters for the Abington Heights girls soccer, which lost 6-1 on the road at Northwestern Lehigh in its non-league season opener Aug. 31.

Hayden Manning and Alyssa Jury scored the goals Aug. 29 when Abington Heights opened the field hockey season with a 2-1, non-league victory over Northwest.

Two of District 2’s top girls volleyball teams got together for a non-league match to open the season Aug. 31.

Ben Magnotta’s varied work experience in sports has landed the 2023 Abington Heights graduate in the athletic department at Dartmouth University as Event Management and Operations Coordinator.

Frank Dyska finds himself in uncharted territory.

Scranton Prep and Abington Heights continue to rule local golf.