Bucks Businesses Support the Movie-making Dreams of Local

In some cultures, it is believed it takes a village to raise a child. In Bucks County, it took a village to make a movie.

Simply a Star.

First you notice his size. At six feet, seven inches and weighing 330 pounds, Jon Runyan is hard to miss. Add to that his highly visible position as a mainstay of the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive line, and one might think he’s just another attention-seeking jock. Not at all. Indeed, Runyan would rather use his fame to give fans a unique point of view of the game of football, and to support the charities he so passionately supports. And while many fans know him for his menacing on-field persona, off the field he’s a laid back guy whose straightforward, simplistic sensibility keeps him centered on what matters to him most: his family, his teammates and the people he tirelessly works for every day, the indefatigable Eagles fans. 

Fred Eisen, one of the Last Leather Craftsman in the Country, Keeps his Craft Alive in New Hope

The intoxicating smell of leather is what first lures you into the Fred Eisen Leather Designs store in New Hope. Then, as if under a spell, your hand reaches to touch the delicately soft creations, hung over every inch of the seemingly too small space. Once inside, you realize this is not just another Harley Davidson-type leather goods shop meant for bikers and their fun loving babes, with studded leather, fringe jackets and intimidating chaps. Instead, this is handmade, gentle leather, textured, delicately colored and displayed in all shapes of bags, purses, briefcases and jackets, meant for anyone who appreciates and understands fine craftsmanship. 

Local QVC Personality Hope Fox Brings Gourmet Flavor to Any Kitchen

How many times have you had a gourmet meal such as roast chicken with poached plums and Swiss chard at a five-star restaurant like Le Bec-Fin and wondered, “How’d they do that?”  Here’s my theory: they have an army of top-notch chefs trained at the most prestigious culinary institutes working feverishly day and night preparing this savory meal. And the ingredients - the chefs probably traveled on a rock-strewn road in the Himalayas with Sherpas guiding them to holy land of deliciousness.  That’s probably why we pay the big bucks to eat out; most of us could never prepare a meal like this at home - until now!   

Philadelphia’s new Mayor is poised to help the city reinvent itself

The average Joe normally doesn’t hang out with a big city mayor. But for three Joes in the know, the newly elected Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael A. Nutter, gets their collective and informed vote of confidence. 

Furniture Designer Ru Amagasu Builds on His Grandfather’s Roots

Satoru “Ru” Amagasu understands trees and their symbolism for life, endurance and rebirth.  

Independence Seaport President Lori Dillard Rech. 

A new breeze is blowing at Penn’s Landing.  The Independence Seaport Museum has welcomed a new president, Lori Dillard Rech, and with this experienced captain at its helm, has set sail for a bright future.

Owners Cresswell and Lane Look to the Past to Build the Future

As Germantown Pike, one of the oldest thoroughfares in Pennsylvania, winds its way east, it passes through the historic town of Chestnut Hill.  Driving down that road in early autumn, one takes a trip back through time to the quaint shops and cobblestone streets for which the town is known.  Here, on the corner of Germantown and Gravers Lane, sits the Philadelphia Print Shop, the area’s premier source for antique prints, books and maps for the past 25 years.  Beautiful illustrations fill the windows, just a sample of the amazing collection within – more than 20,000 pieces. 

Jeweler Diana Vincent Brings a Sparkle to Bucks County

First, ring the doorbell. This is the only way to enter Diana Vincent’s Washington Crossing showroom. It is a store with Madison Avenue style, but Bucks County warmth and comfort. Because ringing the doorbell – though it may initially evoke a sense or even fear of elitism – is actually the first step to being welcomed as a friend.