Swarthmore
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Why Swarthmore Continues to Be One of Delaware County’s Most Desirable Places to Live
There’s a moment, walking through Swarthmore on a weekday morning, when it’s easy to forget you’re just eleven miles from one of the country’s largest cities. The streets are quiet, the canopy is thick, and the architecture feels deliberately unhurried. Yet within minutes, a train can have you sitting in Center City Philadelphia. That tension, between small-town calm and big-city access,…
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Swarthmore College’s New Program Could Mean Free Tuition for Thousands of Families
A Delaware County college just made a major move to take cost off the table for thousands of families, reports Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Swarthmore College announced Monday that starting in fall 2027, it will cover full tuition for students from families earning less than $200,000 a year, a significant commitment from one of the country’s most…
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Ben Affleck Visits Swarthmore College, Stops at Local Mexican Restaurant During Campus Tour
Two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck capped off a tour of Swarthmore College on Friday with his 17-year-old child, Fin, by getting a bite to eat at Luna’s Mexican Grill in Swarthmore, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Restaurant owner Cristina Luna Ramirez was able to sneak in a selfie with Affleck during his visit,…
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Swarthmore’s New Cocktail Lounge Has a Vinyl Listening Bar Vibe
The Stylus Room is coming to downtown Swarthmore, and it’s bringing along a Japanese vinyl listening bar vibe, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cocktail lounge 110 Park Ave. plans to offer crafted cocktails, natural wines, small bites, and an “intentionally calm” atmosphere. A liquor license transfer from the closed Slowdown Grillpub in…
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One of the Best Suburbs in the U.S. Is In Delaware County, and It’s Not Media
It seems Media Borough’s been getting all the praise lately, with publications like Money Magazine declaring the county seat one of the 50 best places to live in the U.S. But there’s another Delaware County community that should share some of the limelight, according to a recent ranking of the top 15 suburbs in the…
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This Delaware County Community Is Among the Wealthiest in the Region
Swarthmore Borough comes out on top as far as wealth, ranking among the top 20 percent wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia region, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That’s according to the latest U.S. Census American Community Survey data, looking at median household income. Between 2020 and 2024, Swarthmore Borough residents had an annual…
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How Opposition from Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr Colleges Shaped the Blue Route
Every day, thousands of drivers cross Delaware County on Interstate 476, known locally as the Blue Route. The highway links Interstate 95 with the Pennsylvania Turnpike and serves as one of the region’s most important north-south corridors. Few drivers realize the long fight that shaped the highway they use today. During the 1960s and 1970s,…
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Swarthmore Puts Restrictions on Gun Shops, Pot Shops and More
A Swarthmore Borough ordinance is putting some restrictions on certain businesses that might want to set up shop, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Swarthmore Borough Council approved the ordinance last month, regulating where certain types of businesses can operate. The list includes drug paraphernalia stores, firing ranges, gun shops, marijuana dispensaries, tobacco shops,…
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Swarthmore’s Latest Manager Out After Six Months, Interim Named
Last week, Swarthmore Borough Council voted unanimously to remove borough manager Sean Halborn after just six months in the role, writes Denali Sagner and Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Officials did not disclose the reason for the termination. Halbom began serving as borough manager in September, following a series of positions in Montgomery County,…
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Swarthmore College President to Step Down in 2027 After 12-year Run
Swarthmore College is losing its president in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valerie Smith, 70, is leaving at the end of her current contract, which had been extended in 2024. Smith did not indicate why she was leaving. She has served as president for 12 academic years. She announced her decision…
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Swarthmore College Backs Harvard’s Suit Over International Student Enrollment
Swarthmore College is supporting Harvard University’s federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s effort to keep international students from enrolling in American universities. It joined Bryn Mawr College and the University of Pennsylvania in signing an amicus brief filed Jan. 20 by the American Council on Education, writes Rana Rastegan for WHYY. The brief argues that…
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Swarthmore Public Library Brings Overdue Book Fees to an End
There will no longer be fines for overdue books at the Swarthmore Public Library, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overdue fees discourage people from using the library, said Swarthmore Library Director Alec Staley. It joins other libraries that have eliminated the late fee. The Upper Darby Township and Sellers Memorial Free Public Library,…
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Swarthmore College Plan for Athletic Complex Meets Resistance
Swarthmore College’s plans for a new athletic complex off College Avenue and North Chester Road are not going over well with some residents, writes Alexandra Paskhavier for the Daily Times. The college wants a zoning change for Cunningham Fields to install 12 acres of synthetic turf, stadium lighting on 70-foot poles, and sound amplification. The…
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Regional Fire Company Proposed for Swarthmore, Nether Providence
A report recommends creating a regional fire department that would come from a merger of the South Media and Garden City fire companies in Nether Providence with the Swarthmore Fire and Protective Association. The new fire department would cover Swarthmore, Nether Providence, and Rose Valley. A drop in volunteers, aging equipment, and “financial limitations” have…
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Swarthmore Has New Mayor in Former Fire Chief Conlen Booth
Conlen Booth was recently sworn in as the new mayor of Swarthmore, stepping into the role with more than two decades of emergency-management experience, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Booth brings a deep professional background that includes oversight of emergency services for major hospitals and governments, paired with 25 years in Swarthmore’s fire…
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Suffragette Leader Alice Paul Spent Time at Swarthmore College
Actor Maya Keleher had no idea the impact Alice Paul had in the women’s suffragette movement until she got the chance to play her in the “SUFFS” touring company, now opening in Philadelphia, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for Billy Penn. “I learned so much about her tenacity and her fight,” Keleher said. “She was…
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Mathematician Teddy Einstein, Who Taught at Swarthmore College, Remembered
Eduard “Teddy” Einstein, a promising mathematician who had just finished a three-year teaching term at Swarthmore College, was killed Dec. 3 while riding his bike in Upper Darby. The 38-year-old West Philadelphia man was beloved by students, faculty, and the broader mathematics community, and was a devoted husband and father to his two young boys,…
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Swarthmore College Redevelops Cunningham Fields in Athletic Infrastructure Upgrade
Swarthmore College is redeveloping Cunningham Fields, a set of playing fields off College Avenue and North Chester Road, as it updates its aging athletic infrastructure. Cunningham Fields currently has four grass fields used for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, rugby, and ultimate Frisbee practice. The fields would be redesigned to include three new grass and turf…
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