John Conboy is the organizer of this group of musicians that he calls Pickers Circle — a group of musicians who have been play, pick, and sing along at the SEPTA station on Thursday evenings.
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Picking Your Friends
What is a pickers circle, you ask? Enthusiastic participants arrive with their instruments to play, pick, and sing along. They play original songs, covers of their favorite songs, and new tunes they create on the spot. Talking while the music is playing is strongly discouraged — and will earn you a visit from Sheriff John.
Tie Dye, Music, Family, and Friends — A Great Time at CAC
The Community Arts Center hosted its 9th Annual Tie Dye Music Festival — a family-friendly event with free admission. It was the biggest one yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Judie Neale: A Life in News and Music
A profile of Swarthmore resident Judie Neale, her career in news, and passion for singing.
Interested in Making Your Backyard a Haven for Wildlife?
Want to Help Improve Local Biodiversity? Do You Enjoy Looking at Beautiful Plants? If you answered yes to any of those questions (and live in Swarthmore), then sign up for a free Home Eco-Audit during National Pollinator Week, June 21 through 27.
What I Hope
Editor Rachel Pastan says goodbye to The Swarthmorean and shares final thoughts about issues facing the borough.
The Tree of Us in a March Chinook: Stitching a Scattered Community Into a Quilt
A Swarthmore College senior dreams up a community quilting project to hold onto a sense of community during Covid-19.