The Rotary Club of Swarthmore invites the local community to a block party outside the SEPTA train station on Saturday, September 25, from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Yikes! There’s a Fire Truck Behind Me!
Sirens blaring and all! Oh gosh, what should I do?!? If you find yourself in this situation, the first thing to do is to not panic.
Surviving Small Business Ownership in Swarthmore
There is a new kind of small business worry in Swarthmore. It is one that I never thought I would fear—the loss of beloved businesses due to new development. I am sharing my story to keep all of our community informed on the latest from our business district.
The Bell Jar and White Feminism
Morgan McErlean, an intern at the Swarthmorean and a senior at Strath Haven High School contributed this essay regarding Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, and how the work shouldn’t be viewed as a feminist document but, instead, as a piece of prejudiced white feminist fiction.
Panthers Go 2-0 to Start Season, Face Haverford Fords this Saturday Night
You couldn’t have hoped for a better start to the season than what the Strath Haven Panthers have managed to accomplish in two games.
Swarthmoreans Can Make a Difference Through CASA Youth Advocates
CASA Youth Advocates is looking for individuals who can commit to volunteering for 10 to 12 hours per month for at least one year, to be a champion for a child.
This year, 2021, marks the 10 year anniversary of the popular live music and art event series Friday Night Live at the Community Arts Center. The fall season kicks off with the first event on Friday, September 17, with Scotty P & The Love From Above.
Clean Air Regulation Should Focus On Children
Recently, I’ve been learning about the impact that environmental racism has on children, by reading Harriet A. Washington’s 2019 book, A Terrible Thing to Waste. I expect that Zulene and Harriet Washington would really hit it off.
Raising Donations for JFON
The Swarthmore United Methodist Church will hold a fundraising event, “Songs of Freedom,” on Saturday, October 16, at 3 p.m., to which the community is invited. Food trucks and members of the church who are talented bakers will offer items for sale, and cash donations will also be accepted: all proceeds from the event will go to support JFON.
2021 Summer Travel: Vacationing in Iceland
Jim Greer and Carol Nackenoff spent nearly two weeks in Iceland on a vacation delayed a year by COVID.
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.
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.
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.
Unscientific Survey: How and What You Read
On the heels of publishing our annual summer reading list, we sent out a survey, because we thought it would be interesting to learn how you prefer to read during your leisure time: specifically, where you like to read, and what genres and reading formats you prefer.
Flying Solo: World War II Art at the Brandywine
During the pandemic, many museums have used the downtime to reconfigure their galleries and facilities; the Brandywine River Museum is among them. It has reopened with new exhibitions, and their most recently installed is Ralston Crawford: Air & Space & War, a worthy perspective on a World War II artist.
A Garden Vacation
This week, Andrew Bunting is in Chicago to attend meetings for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, but traveled there early and will stay through the weekend to try to see as much gardening as possible.