In this installment of “In the Garden with Andrew” horticulturist Andrew Bunting describes a variety of local pines.
All tagged 2021/02
Swarthmore Native Puts Local Touchstones in First Novel
A profile of novelist Kyle McCarthy, who grew up in Swarthmore. Her new novel, “Everyone Knows How Much I Love You,” focuses on a dangerous friendship between Rose and Lacie, two women in their early thirties, partly in the present and partly when they were teenagers. The story is set mostly in New York City, but crucial parts take place in the borough. Free to read and share
Board Approves Elementary School Reopening Plan
The Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board unanimously approves a plan to reopen elementary school for 4½ days of weekly in-person instruction for families who want it. Other new aspects of the plan, including a change to quarantine requirements, take effect immediately.
Girl Scouts Crumble Cookies
What dessert would you make using Girl Scout Cookies as the star ingredients? That’s the challenge my fellow troop leaders and I posed to the sixth- and seventh-graders of Swarthmore Cadette Girl Scout Troops 50220 and 51125. The girls — all students at Strath Haven Middle School or Delaware Valley Friends School — held a bake-off, which was judged by a panel of local experts.
Committee Spars Over Towing Services
The public safety committee of Swarthmore Borough Council discussed the current informal arrangement the police department has with Swarthmore Collision to tow cars after accidents and arrests, as well as concerns that tow trucks are frequently slow to show up.
Something to Read: ‘When No One Is Watching’
Associate editor Satya Nelms recommends Alyssa Cole’s new novel, “When No One is Watching.”
Young Woman on a Mission
A profile of Aissata Kone, a tenth grader at Strath Haven High School and a serial entrepreneur who credits her family for her drive and work ethic.
Unscientific Survey: How Do You Like to Watch?
In our latest Unscientific Survey, 36% of respondents self-identified as cord-cutters (or “cord nevers”) who watch either by streaming services or old-school antennas.
Get the Word Out About Your Summer Camp
As local organizations begin to prepare for summer even in the midst of winter, the Swarthmorean is preparing for our annual Summer Camp guide advertising supplement.
September Start, No Asynchronous Days for 2021-22
The Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board approves the 2021-22 calendar and passes a preliminary budget.
Beyond Books and Browsing: Local Libraries Adjust to the Pandemic
Local libraries adjust to the pandemic and find new ways to connect with their patrons.
Don’t Die Till You’re Dead
This admonition comes from the Third Act Project, an online community and information resource for older men. Sam Bittman, the project’s co-founder (with Swarthmore resident Bill Davis), will be the guest speaker at the Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association’s Lunch and Learn program on February 24.
Swarthmore First in Renewable Natural Gas
Swarthmore becomes the first municipality in the commonwealth to purchase renewable natural gas.
Zoom Tunes
The Department of Music and Dance at Swarthmore College will host a virtual performance series, Zoom Tunes, that brings prominent guest artists to the Swarthmore community over Zoom on Sundays at 1 p.m., beginning on February 21.
Board Weighs Full Reopening of Elementary Schools at Marathon Meeting
At a 5½-hour board meeting, the Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board heard the details of a proposed transition plan that would bring many elementary school students back into schools nearly full time. Two CHOP PolicyLab experts and over 60 community members weighed in.
Evergreen Magnolias (Part 2)
In this installment of “Andrew in the Garden,” garden columnist Andrew Bunting takes a second look at evergreen magnolias.
Something to Watch: A Trio of Movies for Valentine’s Day
A selection of movies to watch this Valentine’s Day weekend, ranging from an animated family movie to a sci-fi romantic comedy.
Divided Community Seeks to Influence School Board on Reopening
Multiple competing petitions and social media posts reflect the deep divisions in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District about when and how schools should reopen for more in-person instruction. We talk to hard-hit parents and worried teachers about their hopes and fears.
How They Met: 2021 Edition
Members of the Swarthmorean community share their love stories for our annual Valentine's Day issue.
Street Tree Sale, Spring 2021
Young trees are now available from the Swarthmore Borough’s Tree Committee for residents who wish to plant a new street tree this spring, or to replace one that has been lost. Only a limited number of trees are available.