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As our internship program continues, you'll see a couple of new faces 'round these parts.   Each new face brings something new to the table, and we're SO proud to introduce our new interns for Fall 2014! We'll let them tell you about themselves:

Did you notice graffiti in your neighborhood? Itching to report it? Philly has an app for that. How to report Graffiti in Philly:

Are you inspired by art and sustainability? RAIR (Recycled Artist in Residency), located within Revolution Recovery, aims to create awareness about sustainability through art & design. The 2014 class of residents built an incredible array of creative exhibits and prints. How to Apply to RAIR's 2015 Residency Program

Happy Monday! Who’s ready to settle into October’s crisp weather? Philly has a few delights in store for us this week! Whether you want to switch up your lunch routine, or try an organic, vegan version of Quizzo, take your pick of this week’s events. Events for the week of October 6-10, 2014:

Hope this crisp weather has you falling for the new season! Did you get out to see the new Schuylkill Boardwalk? We're psyched to run on over and give it a go but any way to get outdoors for a little adventure seems ideal for this weekend! This weekend, head over to the race in Fishtown or to the Schuylkill for a wild adventure. Whether with friends, family, or quality alone time, get out and take advantage of all that Philly has to offer! Weekend Events for October 3-5, 2014:

It's time to get to BEEEEsness, EPA! 60 House of Representative members sent a letter to the EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to protect pollinators (AKA bees) from the impact of neonicotinoid pesticides. Local Representatives Chakah Fattah (PA-02) and Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) both signed the letter, for those of you keeping tabs on who's defending our local sustainability. Find out more, after the jump!

One of our favorite places to get local food is being honored for its culture! The America Planning Association (APA) honored Reading Terminal Market today as one of the 10 Great Public Spaces in America for 2014

Kudos to the folks at Larsen & Landis Structural Engineers for recently taking a hot, sweaty day out of the office to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Happy Fall! Or happy "Tease of summer as we're FALLing into Autumn". Your pick. This weekend is set to be gorgeous, and Philly's set with several events to get you outdoors. Eat your way through Manayunk, spend lots of time at the Schuylkill Center with their jam-packed Saturday or Bike & drink beer (responsibly) with the Bike Coalition! Best Philly Events for Weekend of September 27-28: