Good morning, Scranton.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission now requires non-hunters on state game lands to wear 250 square inches of fluorescent orange from Oct.

1 to Jan. 31. The 36th Evening for Northeast Pennsylvania’s Environment awards is set for Oct. 29 at Fiorelli’s in Peckville at 5 p.m.

Angel’s Attic Food and Clothing Pantry in Scranton is helping families cope with rising costs by offering food, clothing and case management services; weekly visits have increased by 50% compared to last year, and the pantry is preparing to launch its annual Feed a Friend Campaign for Thanksgiving assistance.

The Lackawanna County Film & Multimedia Commission hosted a networking event with film screenings at The Circle Drive-In on Thursday.

It began at 5 p.m. for filmmaker networking and continued at 7 p.m. with trailers and horror films.

This fall, visitors to Jim Thorpe ride a 45-minute train trip to see colorful leaves, boosting local spending and helping generate up to $7.2 billion in economic impact for Carbon County.

Train officials expect 100,000 riders over the season.

Johnson College held its fall career fair on Wednesday at its Scranton campus, connecting students and alumni with over 80 local employers offering internships, apprenticeships and full-time roles.

The college will host its next fair in spring.

The Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill banning student cellphone use during school days, sending it to the governor for final approval.

If signed, districts—including local schools—will set their own rules with exceptions, and the ban will take effect for the 2027-28 school year.

Drivers on I-380 northbound will face lane restrictions this Saturday, Oct.

24, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Gouldsboro (Exit 13) and Daleville/Moscow (Exit 19) exits during scheduled concrete repairs, weather permitting.

Joe Maddon (a Hazleton native) previewed today's World Series matchup between the Rays and Brewers on Fox56 with first pitch at 8:00 p.m. He said the Brewers may have more power while the game could come down to a tight Game 7.