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Julie’s Low Car Diet Update

Hey guys-

The last 2 1/2 weeks sans car have been quite exciting!  I’ve got the train schedule down and have been taking the shorter Express morning train, finished 3 books (2 of which have been Chelsea Handler & Tucker Max) and have read the Metro every morning.

Some other highlights include:

Want to see how my journey’s going? Stop by Julie’s Low Car Diet Blog for updates!

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Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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