The Swarthmore Recreation Association, which started as a limited summer program for young children in 1940, has a new leader. Sara Kelly has been named the organization’s fourth Executive Director, taking over for Colleen Murphy.
2021 Summer Travel: I Visited Duckington, in Cheshire, England
John Pierson writes about his travels to Duckington, a small parish some ten miles south of Chester in England, where records show that over 200 years ago, three destitute American sailors were likely either been taken prisoner by the Royal Navy during the short, but violent, War of 1812—or had been press ganged on the high seas by the British.
A Tour of Little Crum Creek Park
On Saturday morning, August 14, Andrew Bunting led a tour of Little Crum Creek Park, accompanied by several fellow board members of the Friends of Little Crum Creek Park and residents of Swarthmore and Rutledge. The purpose of the tour was to provide information about the park, and highlight the achievements and future plans of the Friends.
New Art Exhibit at Borough Hall
Swarthmore Friends of the Arts presents Emily Richardson Retrospective: Four Decades of Photographs. The exhibit will be on display from August 18 through September 20, at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue.
Young People’s Theatre Workshop Retakes the Stage This September
On September 11, Young People’s Theatre Workshop will return to in-person classes for its 43rd year of training young actors at The Players Club of Swarthmore.
2021 Summer Travel: Mobile Safari In the Okavango Delta
Swarthmore resident Helge Hartung shares his summer vacation story — a mobile safari with his family through Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
Reports and Public Comments in Short Session
The Swarthmore Borough Council met on Monday evening, August 9. Swarthmore resident Neil Young expressed his concern about disagreements at the previous meeting over the towing contract for emergency services, and said that he believed the disagreement poses a risk of harm to the integrity of the council.
Have We Really Changed?
We have a more diverse community than 20 years ago. When I look at what happened at the August 2 school board meeting I am still struggling to try to understand. What I do understand, is that I see a board that does not well represent the entire community.
Goals in Gardens
On Saturday, July 24, children and families of Chester Upland Youth Soccer (CUYS) spent three hours on the gorgeous Swarthmore College campus enjoying a garden tour, a nature craft, a pizza picnic, and high-energy soccer in a picturesque setting.
A-20 Havoc Crash in Erith
Nigel Staniforth details the account of a crash of an A-20 Havoc near London during WWII, claiming the lives three crewmen, including S/Sgt. Joseph Shields from Collingdale, Pennsylvania.
Board Approves Health and Safety Plan
On Monday, August 2, the WSSD school board and school superintendent convened a special meeting to discuss the health and safety plan for this coming school year. The plan was ultimately approved after a period of impassioned public comment.
Return to the Stage at the Players Club of Swarthmore
The Players Club of Swarthmore kicks off its post-pandemic schedule on Friday, August 13, with a comedic take on love and urban angst entitled Detroit, a Pulitzer-prize-nominated play by Lisa D’Amour, directed by George Mulford.
Mayor Marty’s Perspectives on the Pandemic
In a recent interview, Mayor Marty Spiegel of Swarthmore answered some questions and reflected on how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the town.
A Glimpse of Swarthmore’s History: Shirer Building Wrecked!
A glimpse into Swarthmore’s past about the Shirer Building, which suffered a fire in 1919. The building still stands alongside Chester Road in the Ville.
Summer Travels: Model-Airplane Royalty (For A Day)!
Robert Morbeck writes about their visit to an outdoor, self-powered free-flight competition hosted by the Academy of Model Aeronautics near Muncie, Indiana. The visit holds special significance for their family.