Fathership Foundation: Combining cops, kids, and tutoring to build a stronger community
The Fathership Foundation provides boys and men in the Philadelphia community with education and training to better prepare them to be work-ready adults. Kids can also be tutored by Philadelphia police officers, which strengthens the relationships between officers and young people in the city.
Black History Month exhibits at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
While the African American Museum in Philadelphia has educational and fully-immersive exhibits all year round, they have extra-special exhibits and events during Black History Month that showcase all the most prominent Black leaders.
Crush Crew Jiu-Jitsu: First Black-owned and operated Jiu-Jitsu gym in Pennsylvania
Located in Flourtown, Pennsylvania, Crush Crew Jiu-Jitsu aims to be more than just a gym. Staff members at the gym enrich the members' lives by creating a community of people who all love being healthy and strong-- both mentally and physically.
Saramani House Secret: African cultural store
Located in the Willow Grove Mall, Saramani House Secret strives to take African craftsmanship to the next level by selling handmade, chemical-free products that have deep cultural and historical ties.
Black Soul Vintage: Local Black-centric secondhand shop
A Philadelphia woman is living her vintage dream through a secondhand store she opened which features African art, hip-hop CDs, photographs, and even cassettes.
Cratediggaz: Record shop doubles as studio where artists go to produce beats and music
Lyricists, musicians, beat producers... anyone is welcome at Cratediggaz where not only can you buy specialty records, but you can collaborate with other music producers to create one-of-a-kind beats.
Calling all Philly artists: NoName Gallery seeks to showcase local artists
NoName Gallery in Chestnut Hill seeks to help local, aspiring artists by showcasing their artwork. The art even gets switched out every week to keep the gallery's layout fresh and more artists' work displayed.
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.