Associate Editor Satya Nelms recalls how she first met her husband, and talks about the Valentine’s Day traditions they now share with their children.
Wildlife Observations: 2020 Roundup (Plus a Rare Hawk)
Swarthmorean contributor Robert Scott lists every species mentioned in this column in 2020, and reports on sightings of a special red-tailed hawk.
Nature Nooks
On Christmas Eve, a large bough fell from a hemlock tree in Swarthmore’s Umoja Park. Several park neighbors wrote in to describe how children have been using the branches as natural play spaces. We asked Swarthmorean readers to write and tell us about other small natural spaces around town that you or your friends or relatives have played in. A few of you did.
Who Cares About Hank Aaron?
Henry Aaron died last month at the age of 86. He played his last game 45 years ago. There’s nothing named after him to keep his memory at the top of our minds. Why should anyone care about Hank Aaron?
Year of the Ox
February 12 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year celebration. With big celebrations off the table because of COVID, families in our community are celebrating in smaller ways.
Wallingford Developer Buys Borough Properties for $4.41 Mil
Jason Kilpatrick has purchased three major downtown Swarthmore properties from the Pastuszek Company for $4.41 million. The Wallingford resident and entrepreneur talks about how he got into real estate, why he loves Swarthmore, and his vision of the future.
Didn’t We Just Have Black History Month?
Columnist Stefan Roots reflects on how much Black history was made in 2020 and recommends finding your own Black History Month icons.
Unscientific Survey: Presidential Priorities
We asked you which of the many pressing matters facing President Joe Biden is most important. Here’s what you said.
Something to Read: ‘Caste’
Isabel Wilkerson’s award-winning first book, “The Warmth of Other Suns,” has long been on my “to be read” list. But I’ll be honest: I was intimidated by its heft.
‘HOME’ Exhibition Opening Reception
The Community Arts Center presents “HOME,” a juried exhibition featuring two- and three-dimensional work by over 70 local artists who have interpreted the theme in a variety of ways.
Super Bowl Eats
Several Swarthmore restaurants are preparing Super Bowl specials. Here are a few options for takeout.
New Town Center Coordinator and Gun Safety at Council
Swarthmore Town Center announced that Sarah Matthews is the nonprofit’s new coordinator. One of Matthews’ first tasks will be creating guidelines for the parklets, which are currently authorized to run through March 31. Also, many local police departments store firearms for people concerned that they are a danger to themselves. Swarthmore also provides this service.