Swarthmore
Swarthmore is a small borough known for its tree lined streets, academic presence, and walkable downtown with local shops and cafes. It is home to Swarthmore College and offers a peaceful residential setting with easy access to nearby urban areas.
Address: 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Phone: (610) 543-4599
Fax: (610) 543-1833
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How a Ben Affleck Lunch Visit Transformed Luna’s Mexican Grill in Swarthmore Overnight
On March 27, Ben Affleck walked into a small Mexican restaurant in Swarthmore for a bite and changed everything for the woman behind the counter. Affleck…
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Springfield Mall Through the Years: A Delaware County Memory Machine
For most of us who grew up in Delaware County, the Springfield Mall isn’t really a building. It’s a feeling. It’s the smell of the food court on a Saturday. The…
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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…
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Nine Unique Shops That Make Media One of Delaware County’s Most Fun Towns to Explore
Media has earned the nickname “Everybody’s Hometown” for good reason. The borough’s walkable downtown, lively event calendar, and thriving restaurant scene have long made it a destination worth…
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Philadelphia’s Top Suburbs Include 5 From Delaware County
The top 25 suburbs in the Philadelphia area for 2024 included five from Delaware County, reports Stacker. All five of the Delaware County towns had…
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Couple Needs to Move on From Their Ideal Home in Wallingford
The five-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath Wallingford home had a lot going for it when Hong Lin and her husband, Jinbin Zhai, decided to move there from Drexel…
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Sit Down and Sip: Nine Cozy Independent Coffee Shops in Delaware County Worth a Visit
Between busy commutes, weekend errands, and packed schedules, there is something comforting about finding a coffee shop that encourages people to slow down for a…
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3 Delaware County Towns Make the Grade as Best on East Coast
Hundreds of beautiful communities on the East Coast cater to wide tastes, from an energetic urban landscape to the sedate natural surroundings of rural life.…
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There’s an Owner Now for the Delco Shack but He Won’t be Living There
The “Delco Shack”, next to the Springfield Mall, has been bought, though the new owner won’t be living there, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia…
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Best Restaurants in Delaware County According to Locals
A Reddit thread earlier this month asked a direct question: What is your favorite restaurant in Delaware County? The answers came fast. Locals did not…
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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.…
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Media, Swarthmore, and Four Neighbors Eye Regional EMS Fix After Crozer Closure
A new regional EMS authority for six Delaware County towns has been proposed, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Delco Emergency Services Authority,…
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HEADstrong in Woodlyn Brings Support to Cancer Families From Those Who Have Been There
He was on his own cancer journey when Ridley High graduate Nick Colleluori planted the seeds for an organization that would eventually help 37,000 patients…
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Delco’s Craft Beer Scene Is Thriving. Here Are the Breweries Leading the Way
Beer brewed locally is the reason they exist, so these breweries in and near Delaware County do it really well. Here are some of the…
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Delco Does Hoagies Better, and the Philly Inquirer’s Top Food Critic Agrees
Food critic Craig LaBan from The Philadelphia Inquirer recently completed a restaurant tour of Delaware County and gave the scene high marks. But no trip…
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Legislation would Keep Private Equity Firms Away From Hospitals
National legislation introduced last week would take hospitals and nursing homes out of the hands of private equity firms. U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5)…
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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…
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First Bank: Beautiful Spanish-Style Rancher for Sale in Wallingford
A beautiful Spanish-style rancher at 1013 Glen Road, perfectly combining sociability and privacy, is available for sale in Wallingford, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia…
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