Carbondale Area FBLA members attend Regional Leadership Workshop
Carbondale Area Future Business Leaders of America members prepared for the upcoming FBLA Regional Leadership Conference by attending the Regional Leadership Workshop at Woodloch Resorts on Nov. 21.
The workshop focused on leadership skills and competitive event strategies. It covered a range of topics, including effective communication, teamwork and public speaking.
During the Regional Leadership Conference, students Madelena Zaccone and Ashleigh Arnese made a significant achievement by winning the game of Survey Says. Their victory showcased their quick thinking, teamwork and competitive spirit.
Greater Scranton YMCA to hold Winter Clothing Drive
The Greater Scranton YMCA will host a Winter Clothing Drive to support individuals and families throughout the community during the coldest months of the year.
The facility at 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore, will collect donations of new and gently used men’s, women’s, children’s and infant’s clothing from Jan. 5-7.
Following the donation period, all collected items will be made available at no cost to community members from Jan. 12-14. Clothing will be offered in a wide range of sizes, ensuring support for people of all ages.
The Winter Clothing Drive is open to the entire community, not just Greater Scranton YMCA members.
For questions about clothing donations and pickup, contact Tressa Capoccia, education director, at tcapoccia@gsymca.org.
Marywood ranked among ‘Best Colleges’
Marywood University continues to offer the “Best Value” among Northeast Pennsylvania universities, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Marywood University continues to offer “Best Value” among Northeast Pennsylvania universities , according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking.
Moving up four places to No. 14 on the Regional Universities (North) rankings for “Best Value,” Marywood was recognized as the top regional four-year private university in the category, school officials said. According to U.S. News, the “Best Value” ranking considers a school’s academic quality. Only schools ranked in or near the top half of their categories are included.
In the “Best Colleges for Veterans” (Regional Universities North category), Marywood is ranked at No. 29. The university has consistently placed in the top 30 institutions for this category year over year. According to U.S. News, this designation includes the top-ranked schools in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings that participate in federal initiatives helping veterans and active-duty service members pay for their degrees.
Marywood also was tied at No. 61 in its overall position on the “Best Regional Universities North” list, which includes institutions from seven states. Marywood is one of four local universities to make the list and the second-highest ranked.
Additionally, Marywood placed in the top 100 for Top Performers on Social Mobility, tied for No. 88. Marywood is the only local university to place in the top 100 for this category, which includes institutions that are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants. The social mobility ranking also includes borrower debt and college graduates earning more than high school graduates.