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Exciting green advancements have been happening in Philadelphia. Greenworks Philadelphia has been unveiled! Many neighborhoods have started to increase sustainable initiatives from tree-planting efforts in Northern Liberties to increasing bike paths. Mayor Michael Nutter announced recently that he's going to make Philadelphia the Greenest city in America by 2015 - a very admirable goal. Greenworks Philadelphia is that plan formulated into a detailed document. "E" Goals in 5 areas - Energy, Environment, Equity, Economy and Engagement compile into over 100 initiatives for Philadelphia's well being. A sampling of the initiatives include:

Spring has been very busy for the Green community in Philly - Here are a couple of events in the next week: Want to help a local school win a Hybrid bus & become America's Greenest School? Our Lady of Sacred Heart (OLSH) has received a Green Power Award for a Gold LEED renovationof their school including solar panels on the roof, conserving water in bathrooms and planting native plants on the school site. Next, they're hoping to achieve the title of America's Greenest School. Vote online for Brianna, age 18, on America's Greenest School websiteuntil May 17th. Thirsty ?

When was the last time you set aside a few hours to run around Philadelphia? (and I’m not talking about bar hopping...) You can still sign up for City Chase this Saturday May 16th. Join over 750 Philadelphians to compete in as Philly turns into a obstacle course/scavenger hunt/adult playground. City Chase is

Good news for those who like Beer & being "green".... (which is hopefully a LOT of you!) Green Village Philadelphia is partnering with Philadelphia Brewing Company for an Earth Month fundraiser at Greendrinks locations of Standard Tap in Northern Liberties and Earth Bread + Brewery in Mt. Airy.

My favorite radio station, WXPN 88.5 is featuring a segment on Sustainability. They launched the piece for Earth Day, and it’ll run for a few weeks.

Wednesday, April 22nd is Earth Day! How are you celebrating? Here's a variety of ideas in & around Philly from volunteering to free drinks - So attend as many as you can:

Are you looking for something to do on Earth Day (next Wednesday, April 22nd)? Drexel student Jenni Izzo is hosting an eco-friendly fashion show at the F.U.E.L. Collection on 249 Arch Street (former 'Real World' House) at 7pm. Tickets are being sold presale for only $20, and all proceeds will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Jenni wanted to host an eco-friendly Fashion Show to bring the community together & support environmental action. Over 30 local and national designers and boutiques including

Head to Jenkintown this Sunday, April 19th, for the Green Living Fest. Held from 12-4 in the Jenkintown town square, it's an ideal way to kick start your Earth Week celebration (April 19-25th.) The event is sponsored by Green Jenkintown, the EAC for the Borough of Jenkintown. Come and support their first green fest - Their goal is to make it annual. Some of the cool activities include:

Don’t forget to check out Philadelphia’s first Go Green Expo in Center City Philly this weekend. Head to the Pennsylvania Convention Center Saturday (10am – 6 pm) and Sunday (10am – 5 pm.) Weekend passes are just $10, and FREE to children...