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Happy 4th of July! Here’s what to do in Philadelphia today

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I’m not in Philadelphia this weekend – got out of town! For those in the area and enjoying the city, here’s some links on how to take part in the biggest Independence Day celebration in America.

none The Schuylkill River, looking south toward the skyline of Philadelphia, through which the river flows.

You read that right. Philadelphia has the biggest Independence Day celebration. It is the birthplace and we’ve got Independence Hall. Fireworks are launched behind the Philadelphia Art Museum over the Schuylkill River.

The front entrance and steps to the Philadelphia Museum of Art

This year the concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway, at the base of the Art Museum steps, is headlined by five time Grammy winner, John Legend.

– Best links to help you today –

America’s Birthday – Sunoco’s sponsor page

GoPhila – Best resource, especially for fireworks and evening concert details

Philly dot com – Events Schedule for 4th of July

City Search – Additional resource with links to restaurants and shops

Enjoy!

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Why I’m not opposed to rising fuel prices – Philip Greenspun’s electric car post

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Pic of Ford Reflex concept car

Image of Ford Reflex, a concept hybrid vehicle with solar panels on the roof

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Philip Greenspun, professor of electrical engineering at MIT (and an avid traveler and fellow aviator), has an outstanding post. He explains some simple math behind replacing every passenger vehicle in America for electric cars. The resulting cost: Zero.

Link to Professor Greenspun’s post

We’re already seeing a move towards smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Solar panels are being installed on roofs. People are becoming aware of their energy consumption.

I often get in to discussions over why I’m not opposed to rising fuel prices. Philip’s post is a fabulous reason why. As fuel prices rise, people will feel the pinch – this is temporarily bad. But the result of that pinch will be drastically innovative solutions.

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