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How Energy Efficiency is "Lighting Up" the Streets of Philadelphia

Not just in homes and buildings, Philadelphia has revved up its energy efficiency campaign in the streets. Through the Greenworks Philadelphia project, the Philadelphia Streets Department is converting 58,000 yellow and green traffic signals to LED lights, replacing traditional energy-draining bulbs and saving the city $1 million of electricity costs every year.

Philadelphia Cab Driver Gets $1,000 Tip For Two-Minute Drive

A taxi driver in Philadelphia was "shocked and overjoyed" when he received a $989.98 tip on a $4.31 fare 12 days before Christmas. Taxi driver Oumar Maiga, who always has a smile on his face, was working the late shift for Freedom Taxi service when the generous passenger flagged down his cab for a quick two-minute ride. After finding out the man's evening had been hectic, the mysterious rider said he was going to "take care of him."