Associate editor Satya Nelms talks to Swarthmore “house hoppers” and muses on what it means to move while staying close to home.
Humans of the Swarthmorean: Bill Menke
A brief profile of Bill Menke from the man himself, longtime Swarthmore resident and the artist behind our “Guess the House” sketches.
To Open or Not to Open
Swarthmore Borough Councils weighs reopening Borough Hall and the Central Park amphitheater, and discusses email and social media policy.
Unscientific Survey: The Phillies and the Wisdom of Crowds
Our last survey attempted to apply the concept of the “wisdom of the crowd” to the upcoming baseball season. We asked you to guess how many games the Phillies will win and how far they’ll get in the postseason.
Why Do Guns Get All the Attention?
Columnist Stefan Roots wonders why the Chester County Sheriff's Office can speed up the processing of license-to-carry applications when lines at the DMV and the post office remain long.
HRC to Collect Bias Reports
The Swarthmore Human Relations Commission is working on a repository for reports of bias, hate, and discrimination.
Rose Valley Minquas Trail Marker Stolen
A 1926 Pennsylvania state historical marker noting the location of a branch of the Great Minquas Trail has been stolen from its site on Rose Valley Road, according to Sue Keilbaugh of the Rose Valley Museum and Historical Society.
SRS Cares for Each Other
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Home and School Association has planned a series of activities and events that can be completed at home or in the surrounding community throughout the month of April. Two of the events fall under the theme “SRS Cares for Each Other.”
Inside the Aston Vaccine Clinic
A look inside Delaware County’s Aston vaccine clinic with Swarthmorean Lisa O’Mahony, who is helping oversee the county’s efforts.
Later Start, No Lunch Block in New High School Schedule
When Strath Haven High School opens its doors for full-time in-person instruction on April 12, the school day will start at 9:15 a.m., and lunch will be available at the end of the day. Principal Greg Hilden explains.
10 Years of Friday Night Live
2021 marks the 10-year anniversary of “Friday Night Live,” the Community Arts Center’s live-music and art-event series. To celebrate this decennial year, the center has expanded the number of events it is offering in its spring and fall seasons this year.
A Soft Place to Land
In honor of National Poetry Month, associate editor Satya Nelms shares the importance of poetry in her life.
Let Me Break This Down for You — Kids Are Not Criminals
Christopher Welsh, Delaware County’s public defender, calls for reform in the juvenile justice system.
Beyond Rhododendrons: Great Broadleaved Evergreens for the Garden
In this installment of “In the Garden with Andrew,” Andrew explores broadleaved evergreens.
Zoning Matters: How Decisions That Seem Routine Can Have a Big Impact
A routine meeting of Swarthmore’s Zoning Hearing Board sparks an exploration of the history of zoning decisions in the rapidly gentrifying Historically Black Neighborhood of Swarthmore, and some questions about the borough’s future.
Close Call Provokes Discussion of New Fire Rules
A March 13 fire at the Village Vine wine bar and bistro at 6 Park Ave. in downtown Swarthmore prompted a conversation at Borough Council’s Public Safety Committee meeting about requiring that fire safety systems be monitored by a central station.
Unscientific Survey: The Walking Habit
Our latest Unscientific Survey jibes with what our eyes have seen: Over the past year, Swarthmoreans have taken to the streets. About 81% of readers reported walking more since the pandemic began.
Call It What It Is
In the wake of the brutal murders in Georgia on March 16, associate editor Satya Nelms on the importance of calling things what they are.
Become a Penn State Extension Master Gardener
Applications are now being accepted for the next class of master gardeners at Penn State Extension. The Extension’s master gardener program educates the community about research-based best gardening practices.
Helen Kate Furness Free Library Fundraisers
The Helen Kate Furness Free Library is hosting two fundraisers in the next few weeks: a raffle for cash to assist with home improvements, and family photo shoots.