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Allentown Housing Authority needs Section 3 and Minority Owned Businesses
Call- 610-439-8678 ext 2072
Email: section3@allentownhousing.org
DuPont Brass Saturday, August 23 · : Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Bethlehem PA 7:30pm
FREE
Genre: Hip-Hop, Brass
Artist Website: dupontbrass.com
Facebook: dupontbrass | Instagram: dupontbrass
DuPont Brass is a vibrant ten-piece brass ensemble from the DC-Maryland-Virginia area, originally formed by Howard University music students. They began as a busking quintet and have grown into a genre-blending group known for their unique "Eclectic Soul" sound, fusing jazz, hip-hop, R&B and soul. Renowned for their high-energy live shows, they've gained national attention with five self-produced tours and placements with ESPN, the NFL and Sesame Street. Their two albums, Music Education and Professional Development, explore themes like mental health and growth, reflecting their artistic evolution and commitment to music education.
ScheduleSaturday, August 23, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Venue InformationLevitt Pavilion SteelStacks
645 E. First Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
610-332-1300
Allentown-Area Pharmacy and Its Owner Agree to Pay $825,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Liability
Friday, August 8, 2025
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that West End Services, Inc. will pay $825,000 to resolve liability allegations under the False Claims Act.
West End Services, Inc. (“WES”) and its owner-pharmacist, Christopher Leon, have agreed to pay $825,000 to the federal government, based on their ability to pay, to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare for prescription medications that were not actually dispensed. During the period of January 1, 2014, to February 24, 2019, WES billed Medicare for prescription drugs that were not actually dispensed to Medicare beneficiaries. These medications included, but were not limited to, Latuda, Humira, Abilify, Invega Sustenna, Seroquel, Acyclovir, Flovent, and Truvada.
“Pharmacy fraud remains a priority for our office and taxpayer dollars should be spent on needed medications, not wasted on fraud and abuse,” said U.S. Attorney Metcalf. “Pharmacies and pharmacists have a responsibility to serve as gatekeepers of a closed system of prescription drug distribution. That responsibility was allegedly used for profit here. This investigation and resolution illustrate this District’s continued emphasis on combatting healthcare fraud, including pharmacy fraud. One of the most powerful tools to combat this type of waste, fraud, and abuse is the False Claims Act, and this District maintains one of the most active affirmative civil dockets in the country." Read more here
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that West End Services, Inc. will pay $825,000 to resolve liability allegations under the False Claims Act.
West End Services, Inc. (“WES”) and its owner-pharmacist, Christopher Leon, have agreed to pay $825,000 to the federal government, based on their ability to pay, to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare for prescription medications that were not actually dispensed. During the period of January 1, 2014, to February 24, 2019, WES billed Medicare for prescription drugs that were not actually dispensed to Medicare beneficiaries. These medications included, but were not limited to, Latuda, Humira, Abilify, Invega Sustenna, Seroquel, Acyclovir, Flovent, and Truvada.
“Pharmacy fraud remains a priority for our office and taxpayer dollars should be spent on needed medications, not wasted on fraud and abuse,” said U.S. Attorney Metcalf. “Pharmacies and pharmacists have a responsibility to serve as gatekeepers of a closed system of prescription drug distribution. That responsibility was allegedly used for profit here. This investigation and resolution illustrate this District’s continued emphasis on combatting healthcare fraud, including pharmacy fraud. One of the most powerful tools to combat this type of waste, fraud, and abuse is the False Claims Act, and this District maintains one of the most active affirmative civil dockets in the country." Read more here
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Invitation to Bid Construction of Residential Units – Mill II Apartments Valley Housing Development Corporation (VHDC) Lehigh County
Construction of Residential Units - Mill II Apartments
Valley Housing Development Corporation (VHDC)
Valley Housing Development Corporation (VHDC), by virtue of its partnership with Lehigh County and in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, is hereby requesting sealed bids for the construction of four (4) new residential units at the Mill II Apartments, located at 946 Seneca Street, Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania.
This project will be bid under a single contract for general construction. All applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for federally assisted contracts must be complied with. This includes strict compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended (establishing employment goals of 6.9% for women and 1.3% for minorities by craft), Executive Order 11625 (Minority Business Enterprises), Executive Order 12138 (Women-Owned Business Enterprises), and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and encouragement of participation from Small Diverse Businesses-including Minority-, Women-, LGBT-, Veteran-, and Disability-Owned business enterprises-is strongly promoted. To view the full Bid notice visit this link:
Save the Date: Lehigh Valley JuneTeenth Celebration: June 14th, 19th and 22nd 2025
Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 Across the Lehigh Valley –
Vendor Opportunities Now Open!
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in a powerful way! The Lehigh Valley is hosting a vibrant lineup of events across Bethlehem, Allentown, and Easton to honor freedom, culture, and community.🎉 Here’s what’s in store:
🗓 June 14 – JuneteenthFest
📍 ArtsQuest, Bethlehem | 🕑 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kick off the celebration with music, food, art, and community spirit at one of the Valley’s most iconic venues.
⚾ June 19 – Juneteenth with the Iron Pigs
📍 Coca-Cola Park, Allentown | 🕖 7:00 PM
Celebrate Juneteenth during America’s favorite pastime. A special evening at the ballpark with cultural highlights you won’t want to miss.
🏃🏾 June 22 – 5K Walk/Run & Juneteenth Parade
📍 Center Square, Easton
🕘 9:00 AM – 5K Walk/Run
🕒 3:00 PM – Parade
Join us in Easton for a day of movement, pride, and unity as we march forward in celebration and remembrance.
🛍️ Calling All Vendors!
Do you have a business, service, food truck, or product you want to showcase to thousands across the region? This is your chance to be part of a historic celebration and gain major exposure in three of the Valley’s biggest cities.
Vendor spaces are limited, so don’t wait!
📧 Contact: Adriane.Singletary@rcn.com or Michelle.Mckessey@gmail.com
Or visit www.juneteenthlv.org for details and registration.
Let’s celebrate freedom, culture, and progress—together. See you at Juneteenth 2025!
Funk & Reggae Night - — ArtsQuest- In partnership with Movement Moves Media: Friday, June 13 @ Union Terrace Amphitheater
Funk & Reggae Night - In partnership with Movement Moves Media — Events — ArtsQuest
Friday, June 13: Funk & Reggae - In partnership with Movement Moves Media and hosted by Chana with BezMusiq.
O.E. Troupe Blending genres and faith, this Lehigh Valley-based band curates uplifting, authentic vibes with musical chemistry, playing for artists among the gospel and mainstream communities.
Cosmic Soul Collective Lehigh Valley-based musicians fusing together multiple genres into a huge cosmic sound, inspired by R&B, hip-hop and jazz.
Philadelphia Funk Authority The area’s hottest dance and party band, they provide the best in high-energy dance and party entertainment.
Seven Democrats running for Allentown City Council’s four open seats
Council will have at least one new member in 2026
Jayne Orenstein May 05, 2025
Seven Democratic candidates are running in the May 20 primary for four seats on Allentown City Council. There are no Republican candidates, meaning that the council will likely remain entirely Democratic in 2026.
Three incumbents are seeking reelection – council President Daryl L. Hendricks, Vice President Cynthia Mota and Natalie Santos, who in 2021 became the youngest person ever elected to the position. A fourth incumbent, Ed Zucal, is running for mayor and is not seeking reelection, which means council will have at least one new member next year.
Also running are Jeremy Binder, Cristian Pungo, Ben Stemrich and Patrick Palmer. Luis Acevedo – removed from the ballot after losing a petition challenge – is running a write-in campaign. Council members serve four-year terms. Read more here
Jayne Orenstein May 05, 2025
Three incumbents are seeking reelection – council President Daryl L. Hendricks, Vice President Cynthia Mota and Natalie Santos, who in 2021 became the youngest person ever elected to the position. A fourth incumbent, Ed Zucal, is running for mayor and is not seeking reelection, which means council will have at least one new member next year.
Also running are Jeremy Binder, Cristian Pungo, Ben Stemrich and Patrick Palmer. Luis Acevedo – removed from the ballot after losing a petition challenge – is running a write-in campaign. Council members serve four-year terms. Read more here
Broadband Bottlenecks and Bureaucracy: What’s Holding the Internet Back? - Episode 642 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
Byon Apr 16, 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Chris is joined again by telecom policy expert Sascha Meinrath for a wide-ranging discussion on why billions in broadband funding still haven’t reached communities.
They unpack the dysfunction behind the BEAD program rollout, federal stalling on digital equity grants, and the maddening reality of broken broadband maps.
The conversation tackles political gridlock, regulatory capture, and the very real consequences for underserved communities still waiting for high-speed Internet.
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