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Protecting brain health, raising awareness for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in Dunmore

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of a disease affecting more than 55,000,000 people worldwide, but brain health isn't just about memory. 28/22 News Reporter Julie Dunphy shows us how local non-profits are working together to help Pennsylvanians stay healthy physically, mentally, and socially.

Salon leading the way in inclusive pricing for all

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A modern approach to salon management has one women-owned business in Luzerne County getting lots of attention on social media.

28/22 News stopped by to find out how a "genderless” menu has created a safe space and a booming business.

A snip here, and a foil there, The Hive Salon Collective is quickly making its mark in Pittston and beyond because now, there's even buzz about the business on social media.

AVP to receive more than $6 million in state funding

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New state funding is cleared for takeoff, and it's landing in northeastern Pennsylvania.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is set to receive $6,200,000 in state grants.

Polish American restaurant to open in the Poconos

The money will be used to expand the terminal and upgrade the TSA screening area, all aimed at improving security and making passenger travel smoother.

Similar funding is also headed to Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown for improvements there.

Polish American restaurant to open in the Poconos

STROUDSBURG MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Polish American restaurant from Brooklyn is coming to the Poconos.

Chris's Restaurant will be having a ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday, June 7, at 11:00 a.m. to welcome the restaurant to the Poconos.

Polish native Chris Lechowicz is a regarded culinary artist in the New York City Polish Community that aims to bring a unique blend of Polish and American cuisine to Stroudsburg.

Farm prepares for Butterfly Education Awareness Day

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