Opinion writer Stefan Roots describes new research showing that people who live in polluted areas — like Chester — are at increased risk from Covid-19.
All tagged 2021/04
Unscientific Survey: House Hopping
In the April 9 issue, Unscientific Survey asked readers to tell us how many Swarthmore homes they had lived in. Here are the results, including many reader comments.
Humans of The Swarthmorean: Thaddeus Adams
Wallingford resident Thaddeus Adams reminisces about growing up on Bowdoin Avenue in the Historically Black Neighborhood of Swarthmore in the 1940s and 1950s.
Forum Highlights Accessibility Problems and Possibilities
An April 13 forum on accessibility in Swarthmore was organized by architect and Swarthmore resident Samina Iqbal, and hosted by Swarthmore Town Center. The event gave community members the opportunity to learn about the experiences of community members who are disabled, the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and options for complying with the law.
Downie Resigns From School Board
Michele Downie, a member of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District’s board from Region 2, has resigned from her seat. Board president David Grande announced her resignation at Monday’s school board meeting. Downie had been a district school director since 2018.
Community 5K and Scavenger Run
The Swarthmore Public Library Book It 5K Walk and Run ends Sunday. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the race, which is a major fundraiser for the library, is being held virtually this year. After registering online, participants can walk or run a 5K any time until May 2.
Swarthmore Reopens Borough Hall and Approves Hybrid Police Car
Swarthmore’s borough council voted to reopen borough hall and the Central Park amphitheater, and approved a three-year lease-purchase of a 2021 hybrid Ford Explorer for the police department.
Plastic: Recycler, Beware!
Opinion writer Bob Foster highlights problems in the current recycling system and makes recommendations.
Earth Day 2021
Editor Rachel Pastan suggests looking for solace in nature this Earth Day.
Recycling: Doing Our Best
Annie Fox and Elizabeth Jenkins of Swarthmore’s Environmental Advisory Council share best practices when it comes to recycling.
Confronting Swarthmore’s Painful History
Swarthmore resident Amy Sisson describes her project to create an annotated bibliography about race history in Swarthmore — both what it is, and how she came to assemble it.
Debut of Hybrid Patrol Car
Swarthmore Borough Police Chief Raymond Stufflet says that the borough’s new police vehicle — a 2021 Ford Explorer SUV — is the first hybrid he’s ever driven. Like his officers, he’s still getting used to the car, which went into service April 1. “When you turn it on, there’s no rumble,” he notes.
Back Issues: Angry Birds, Angry Citizens
In the summer of 1930, “noisy birds” at the intersection of Harvard and Vassar avenues caused a flap among angry locals. A member of the community wrote “The Charge of the Bird Brigade” to parody the situation.
Painting the Town: Prints of Park Ave. Raise Funds for Centennial Foundation
In collaboration with painter Robert Bohné and Gallery on Park, the Swarthmore Centennial Foundation is offering prints of a downtown Swarthmore scene for purchase.
Great Yellow Magnolias
Andrew Bunting sheds light on the origin of yellow magnolias and describes some of his favorites.
Something to Read: ‘A Good Cry’
Nikki Giovanni’s book of poetry ‘A Good Cry’ is this week’s recommendation for something to read.
Board Welcomes New Superintendent
The Wallingford-Swarthmore school district voted to approve the selection of Wagner Marseille as the district’s new superintendent at their April 12 meeting. Also: students return to Strath Haven High School.
Auditions for Young Musicians
The Delaware County Youth Orchestra and the Young Musicians’ Orchestra will hold video auditions on May 14, 15, and 16 for the 2021-22 season. Students from all geographic areas, who play any orchestral instrument, are welcome to audition. We are hopeful that rehearsals, once they start, will be able to be held in person.
Guggenheims Awarded to Swarthmore Faculty
Guggenheim Fellowships were awarded to two Swarthmore faculty members: Steven Hopkins for a study of lament and the ethics of mourning, and Ron Tarver for a photography project on Black cowboys.
Home Away From Home: Residents Who Move Around Swarthmore
Associate editor Satya Nelms talks to Swarthmore “house hoppers” and muses on what it means to move while staying close to home.