Ana Thorne Creations: Local woman turns everything Philly related into pieces of art
Ana Thorne creates a variety of items from her own illustrations that are all inspired by everything Philly-- including parking tickets from the PPA.
'Broads': Group of women put on comedy show to represent historical female icons
'Broads' will be performed at the Plays and Players Theatre in Center City. A group of women will take the stage to represent some of the funniest, most iconic women from the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
Callowhill Greens: Local wellness cafè inspires full body, skin, and mind transformation
Callowhill Greens is the perfect spot to sit down, relax, sip on some skin-enhancing cocktails, and create personalized skincare products that will leave you feeling beautiful from the inside, out!
Philadelphia Clef Club: Historical jazz and performing arts center
The Clef Club has been a part of Philadelphia since 1966, preserving the history of jazz. Now, the club serves as a place of education for many young, aspiring musicians, who can use the club to better their musical skills and learn about the history of music in the city.
Martin Guitar: One of the most premier guitar factories in the world
Martin Guitar, located right in Nazareth, Pa., has been long-recognized for producing some of the best acoustic guitars in the world. Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Hank Williams, and other influential artists have rocked with Martin Guitars.
Studio Wednesdays at Silk City
Located at 5th and Spring Garden Street, this music venue dedicates Wednesday nights to "jam sessions" with local artists.
Pablo Batista: Master Percussionist
Lehigh Valley born, Temple University made, Pablo Batista has performed, recorded, and toured internationally for 30 years with some of the biggest influencers in rhythm and blues, jazz, Latin, pop, and gospel.
Redwood Durable: Leather goods authentically made right in New Jersey
Redwood Durable, located in Collingswood, New Jersey, makes leather goods from wallets to hats, to belts and bags.
'I just prayed on it': Local man starts sneaker business after 10 years of incarceration
Darrell Alston, founder, CEO, and lead designer of Bungee Oblečení, started his business based on sketches he created while incarcerated. He took "crafting your future," to a whole new level.
American Hats LLC: Creating jaw-dropping products made right in the USA
The Rev. Georgiette Morgan-Thomas, Owner of American Hats LLC, is an avid hat wearer who strives to respect the long history of hat making through her quality and stylistic approach.
Doylestown Custom Shoemaker: Influencing fashion for the past 45 years
Perry Ercolino has made shoes for prominent businessmen, Hollywood luminaries, and sports icons. He individualizes every shoe by exmaining heel height, weight distribution, etc.
Local woman 'accidentally' joins circus before learning how to eat fire for entertainment
7Textures is an artists agency that focuses on event design, styling, and entertainment. Lauren Raske, Entertainment and Styling Director, says their goal is to entertain in all kinds of unique ways-- even eating fire is an option!
Càphê Roasters: First and only Vietnamese coffee roastery in Philadelphia
Located on J Street in Kensington, Càphê Roasters aims to please through their unique coffee, sourced primarily from Vietnam and other Southeast and East Asian regions.
Truelove Seeds: Growing seeds that tell culturally rich stories
Truelove Seeds is a farm-based seed company in Glen Mills, Pa. that carries stories origin through each vegetable, herb, and flower grown.
The best place to watch snow geese migration
Lancaster County is one of the best places to watch the snow geese migration in North America. People from all over gather to watch thousands of geese take off during their peak migration season.
Ocean City Winter Surf: Man surfs no matter what the weather, even in dead of winter
Rob Kelly, surfer and ice bather, says he feels refreshed after surfing in the freezing ocean and he credits that with the increased dopamine levels the body experiences after being in extreme cold.
A trip worth taking: The America On Wheels Museum
The museum, located in Allentown, is the perfect place for car buffs to go and check out some hot rides, while also polishing up on their automobile history.
WGK Glass Art: Creating elegant art, one piece of glass at a time
Located in Chester County, WGK Glass Art was started by a lamp worker who wanted to create pieces of art that reflected how he felt. Now, the glass blower has a team full of artists who make up the brick and mortar shop and the online store.
Local man defeats addiction, starts his own small business
Frankie Echevarria says he battled an alcohol addiction for about 25 years. Now, he's sober and running his own accessory design business, making clothing that represents Philly sports, and more.
Suplex Vintage Wrestling: The hub for all things wrestling
The South Philly shop, located right on 5th Street, is the place for all Wrestle Mania fans. Whether you want to hang out and chat about wrestling, or purchase some vintage merchandise, Suplex Vintage Wrestling has it covered.