Contributor Stafan Roots offers an opinion piece about Covanta’s Chester trash incinerator plant, and how Covanta’s talking points are not passing his smell test any longer.
Summer Color Favorites
Andrew Bunting reveals some of his favorite colorful plants that thrive in the hot summer months.
Let’s Tour the World at Little Crum Creek Park!
Come enjoy a story and song event for children, Let’s Tour the World, with author Theresa Lynn and guitar player and singer Fiona Eve Murray, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, at Little Crum Creek in Swarthmore.
Not for Seniors Only
Looking for something to do? If you are fully vaccinated, Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association (SSCA) may have just the ticket. And you don’t have to be a senior to join the fun.
The Swarthmorean Welcomes Summer Intern Morgan McErlean
Morgan McErlean, a rising senior at Strath Haven High School, will be joining The Swarthmorean as an intern this summer.
Community Arts Center Hosts Tie Dye Music Festival
The Community Arts Center presents the 9th annual Tie-Dye Music Festival on Saturday, July 17 (rain date: Sunday, July 18), from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What You're Recommending (and Reading) This Summer
It’s summertime, the time of year when we ask you what books you recommend to others and what else you plan to devour over the next few months. We’ve got quite a list, so let’s get to it.
Gold Medal Plants
Each year, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Gold Medal Plant Program evaluates the best trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials for the mid-Atlantic region. In this week’s “In the Garden with Andrew,” Andrew points out some of the 2021 recipients he’s particularly fond of.
An Exciting Year Ahead for The Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Swarthmore gathered for its annual recognition and installation ceremony - its first in-person event since March 2020 - where incoming president Dr. Kathryn Jones outlined ambitious goals for the coming year.
I’m Trying Over Here
Paul Hewes discusses one of his biggest post-Covid fears: other people.
Unscientific Survey: Summertime
Father’s Day was the official start of summer, and now that we’re in the swing of things, we wanted to know what you like to do the most ‘round these parts during the summer months. The results are in.
Meetings, Contracts, and Parking Meters
A summary of the Swarthmore Borough Council Meeting on June 14, 2021.
Two SHHS Alumnae Make Olympic Trials
Not one, but two former Strath Haven High School track athletes made this year’s Olympic trials. Here’s how it feels from the perspective of their former coach, Bill Coren.
SUMC Community Concert
Swarthmore United Methodist Church invites the community to the second of its free Sunday night concerts on the lawn, July 11 at 7 p.m., The concert will feature local musicians Jack Scott and Ingrid Rosenback of the band Last Chance.
Juneteenth Jubilee in Swarthmore
On Saturday, June 19th, the Historically Black Neighborhood of Swarthmore (HBNS) hosted a Juneteenth Jubilee, honoring 100 years since the founding of Wesley A.M.E. Church.
Juneteenth As We Knew It Is Over
Stefan Roots wonders if now that Juneteenth is a national holiday, will it ever be the same?
Exhibition: ‘Taking Space’ Proves its Mettle at PAFA
“Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale” has been up for a few months at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, though many museum-goers have yet to venture out for a post-pandemic exhibition. This one is worth the effort.
The Rose Tree Summer Festival Returns
The Delaware County Department of Parks and Recreation recently announced that Rose Tree Park’s Summer Festival concert series will return. The nine-week concert season opens on Saturday, June 26, featuring several ensembles from the Delaware County Symphony, a community orchestra performing under Music Director Sebastian Grand.
This Saturday, June 26, resident-consumer advocacy group Priority: DelCo Thrive will focus its efforts on Swarthmore. The group is a collection of hundreds of Delaware County residents who visit a specific neighborhood/town in the county in a show of support for local businesses. If you are visiting Town Center this Saturday, you will surely see more visiting neighbors.
Board Recognizes Retirees, Prepares for Full Return to Schools in the Fall
At the most recent board meeting of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, on June 14, the district recognized 17 retiring faculty and staff members, detailed the health and safety plan for the 2021-22 school year, and provided an overview of the proposed 2021-22 final budget.