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Philly versus Copenhagen: Green City Battle

This past semester, I escaped the Polar Vortex and studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. Over four months, I discovered and explored the new city, including its sustainability scene. Copenhagen, the winner of the EU’s Green Capital 2014, is well known for its advanced efforts to as a model sustainable city. Philly has begun its journey to be the most sustainable city in the US, according to Mayor Nutter’s Greenworks plan. How does Philly compare to Copenhagen? Who’s winning the green battle on their respective continent?
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Shop at Whole Foods Tomorrow & Support the Bike Coalition!

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP), the folks who bring us programs like Women Bike PHL and the Circuit Trail Network, continue to make an impact to help us have such an awesome  biking city. The Whole Foods on 10th &South Street is hosting a 5% day, where 5% of their proceeds tomorrow, July 2nd, are donated to the Bicycle Coalition. All you need to do is
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Philly

PHS Pop Up Garden 2014 Returns to South Street

Get excited Philly, it's back! The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Pop Up Garden returns to Philly on July 8th at 5:30 PM. The annual PHS Pop Up Garden transforms a vacant lot into a local summer destination. will experience trees transplanted from the 2014 Philadelphia Flower Show, hammocks, palm trees, lights, acoustic performances and special events throughout the summer. Kick back with friends, sample local food & drinks and enjoy the summertime weather in this beautiful setting. The 2014 PHS Pop Up Garden Details:
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Biking

Local Spotlight: Neighborhood Bike Works

Neighborhood Bike Works Have extra free time and want to support a local youth and community outreach program? Give Neighborhood Bike Works a visit. Founded in 1999, the non-profit has been making a difference in Philly’s underserved neighborhoods with free bicycling programs throughout the summer and school year. Kids (ages 8-18) learn about cycling safety, bicycle mechanics, and healthy lifestyles.
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Is Philly a Healthy Tourist Destination? We’re apparently 7th.

Philly is infamous for a bad rep from cheesesteaks to unruly sports fans. Yet, I’ve never imagined Philly being famous for being a healthy travelers’ destination. That’s one opinion based on a recent study by NerdWallet Health. Nerdwallet compared 50 largest U.S. cities on four aspects to rank the “Best Vacation Spots for the Health Conscious”: weather (can you spend time outdoors without getting burned?), availability of fresh foods, walkability, and hotel affordability. Philadelphia managed to come in seventh, beaten out only by New York, San Francisco, Portland, DC, LA, and Baltimore. So what does Nerdwallet's nomination of the 7th healthiest city say about Philly?
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