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We wondered if the recent snowpocalypse might lead to a less car-dependent city. Instead, as cleanup drags on, residents say the winter storm has further exposed Philly’s pedestrian safety and public transit challenges. Drive, walk, bus, or bike? More than...

Although I’ve been digging my car-free life, the memory of everyday driving commute is still very clear in my mind. And there are days I miss the advantages of 2 wheels: namely when I’m running super late or visiting my...

It’s World Car Free Day, but is it truly possible in Philadelphia? I remember the day I bought my first car. In May 2007, I proudly picked out a navy blue (in honor of my Alma Mater, Penn State) Nissan Sentra. Obligation...

Do you often joke that it would be faster to walk home than sit on I-76? I’ve been there – that’s why I traded in my Malvern days for a shorter commute and now live a car-free lifestyle. Whether you...

In the market for a new car? Looking for the greenest model? We recently adventured to the Philadelphia Auto Show to research for you. This year’s Auto Show presented the usual array of sports and luxury cars, classics and collectibles. Among the...

Have you recently gone carless? Or perhaps you're trading your previously loved four-wheels for two? Regardless, there's a few local organizations who can benefit from donating your car. We tackle this topic in this week's Where Can I Wednesday column. Where to Donate your Car in Philadelphia:

Quick decision! You're waiting for a friend to run into Wawa and are on your way to the shore. Do you cut the engine or keep it running? (Find out after the jump!)

Zipcar is one of Philly's prime car sharing solutions for urban dwellers who want to live a mostly car-less life but need wheels every once in awhile. Now the world's leading car sharing network is expanding to include Zipvan™ cargo van service across North America. Zipcar is launching the Zipvan service in Philadelphia, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Portland, Oregon and will expand to other markets over the next year. I had a chance to ask Zipcar Philly's General Manager, Peter Bruvik, some questions about the new van sharing initiative . Read on for the Q&A.

Holidays always seem to test our good green intentions. The travel, the FOOD, and the excess waste can leave a big footprint. T-day eve and Thanksgiving day mark the biggest travel days of the year. And, according to Recycleworks household waste in the US increases 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Years. Yikes. How can you put your eco-conscious at ease? Here are some tips to enjoy a greener Thanksgiving. Click through to read on!