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.
Black Music City: Giving local Black artists the spotlight
The Black Music City is a grant program that gives Black artists up to $5K in funding to create artwork that they can showcase to the community. More information regarding the grant can be found here: https://www.blackmusiccity.com/apply
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.
Credible Messenger Reporting Project uses art to shed light on gun violence in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting has called on local experts to create documentaries on gun violence from the community's perspective.
Banksy Was Here: Immersive art exhibition opens in Philadelphia
Experience the mystery of the famous graffiti artist inside Banksy Was Here: The Exhibition in Philadelphia's Fashion District.
Better Than Success Real Estate Club teaches the art of real estate
When it comes to real estate, there's a lot to learn - and Better Than Success Real Estate League is offering their knowledge to entrepreneurs and those aspiring to grow.
Three Queen Yoga helps kids release their energy and find focus
Kids are constant balls of energy, and sometimes they just need a space to relax and find their calm. Three Queen Yoga offers classes to kids of all ages - and adults too!
Maker Missya: Local artist makes unique cement planters and home goods
A pandemic-born small business, Maker Missya in Philadelphia crafts homemade plants and home goods using cement - everything from skulls to hearts!
Jacque 'Sci-Fi' Scott: Celebrity barber details unique story of her Philadelphia barbershop
Jacque "Sci-Fi" Scott joins "The 215" to discuss the inspiration behind her barbershop and her celebrity clientele.
Attic Youth Center: Philadelphia center gives LGBTQ+ youth a place to feel safe
FOX 29 speaks to staff members and former residents of the Attic Youth Center about resources and services provided to members of the LGBTQ+ community in Philadelphia.
Andalusia Historic House: Former Bucks County estate invites the public in for tours, events
FOX 29's Mike Jerrick speaks with John Zick, the Director of the Andalusia Historic House, which was owned by a family for seven generations before becoming open to the public for historic tours and events.
Jimmy Da Saint: Philadelphia man details experience going from federal inmate to author, filmmaker
FOX 29's Sergio Cruel speaks with Jimmy Da Saint about his story of incarceration and how he pursued his passion despite being in federal prison.