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A lost time capsule from 1992 was rediscovered Sunday morning in Emmaus' Community Park when Kutztown University used radar technology to locate it; it holds contributions from local youth organizations originally meant for a 2012 unveiling.

Based in the Lehigh Valley, FIA NOW Employment Solutions is a minority-owned staffing firm led by CEO William D.

Brown (focused on equity and community impact) that offers recruiting, HR, coaching, and advisory services; the firm plans to expand into AI workforce development soon.

Nikolas Naidu leads Mohawk Group Inc., a 100% minority-owned construction firm that has completed projects like a 4,000-seat stadium & Walnut Street Parking Garage serving Lehigh Valley.

He plans to expand his workforce, open a new Virginia office, and boost opportunities for diverse contractors.

Allentown-based PRISM AI Consultants, founded by Jeff Bullock three years ago, delivers custom AI agents, automation and training to boost business revenue from $20K to $124K while improving local visibility — offering free AI classes and managing a business directory.

Lehigh Valley Business (LVB) celebrates local minority-owned firms in its new In the Lead list.

The publication highlights how these businesses overcome challenges like modernizing and rising costs while fueling local economic growth.

EBC Printing and Signs, a full service visual communications firm owned by brothers Mustafa and Murtaza Jaffer, has served businesses, schools and organizations in the Lehigh Valley for over 16 years.

They plan to expand online ordering & grow their signage and branded merchandise divisions while investing in employees and technology.

People gathered Sunday at Arts Park for the 9th annual India Heritage Day where live cultural performances, handmade art, dance lessons, kids activities, and Indian cuisine were enjoyed under the theme Weaving Cultures Together; Executive Director Vindya Raghavachari said the event celebrated the beauty of Indian traditions.

PPL signed the White House’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge to ensure data centers fund their own costs, protecting customers from higher electric bills.

The utility based in Allentown said it will complete detailed engineering studies and grid upgrades as data center demand grows.

Supporters rallied Sunday at the United Steelworkers union hall in Bethlehem to back Bob Brooks as he challenges Ryan Mackenzie for Congress.

Gov. Shapiro and House Leader Jeffries both endorsed Brooks as Election Day nears Tuesday, Nov. 3.

BBB Fitness & Wellness is a women’s-only gym that grew from a small personal training operation into a boutique facility with six employees.

Owner Brianna Lubarsky plans to expand membership + coaching programs across the Lehigh Valley to empower local women through strength training, nutrition and wellness.

Elixir Health and Wellness LLC, a women-owned center founded by Yuliya Semenovych, offers noninvasive therapies like mild hyperbaric oxygen, red light, and compression treatments to boost sleep, energy, and well-being.

She also mentors local female entrepreneurs and students — supporting women in a competitive business field.

BTG Counseling & Educational Services, led by Quanesha Johnson, has offered mental health therapy and wellness education for 10 years; the practice now provides continuing-education credits for clinicians and partners with a local nonprofit to extend no-cost therapy to those in need.

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission will launch its Housing Supply + Attainability Strategy, ‘Unlocking Housing Solutions,’ on Aug.

26 at DeSales University to address a 9,000-unit shortage and need for 54,000 homes by 2050. The plan includes pre-approved building plans, alternative construction methods and a revolving loan fund for faster approvals.

DCI: Drum Corps International - 2 Day Pass

6:30-9:30 p.m. — J. Birney Crum Stadium — VIP tickets available — Experience top-tier drum corps performances with exclusive VIP packages.

Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs

5:30-7:45 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting Minor League Baseball action with local favorites IronPigs taking on the RailRiders.