🌱 How secure are Delaware County’s elections this November?
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Swarthmore! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How secure are Delaware County’s elections this November?
Also on today's calendar: CADES 75th Anniversary Community Day and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, temps: high: 65, low: 55.
- Wednesday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Delaware County elections director speaks of election security (delcotimes.com) — Delaware County’s elections director detailed how mail-in ballots, drop boxes, and voting machines are secured, stressing strong chain-of-custody and rapid response to any intimidation or fraud concerns. For Swarthmore residents, the piece also highlights local Sen. Tim Kearney’s new proposal to curb corporate Super PAC money in Pennsylvania elections, which could reshape how statewide campaigns are funded. 
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PSPE 2026 Annual Conference →
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Other local events
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General Government Committee Meeting - Cancelled →
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Green Roof Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
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Zoning Hearing Board Meeting →
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Mushroom Walk, Crum Woods
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Environment Committee Meeting →
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Nature Nook Fall Session
Wister Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
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Acrylic Workshop - Swing Tree Along Crum Creek →
Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore
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Autumn Yoga and Sound Bath
Scott Outdoor Amphitheater, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
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Autumn Equinox Yoga and Sound Bath in the Scott Arboretum Amphitheater →
Scott Outdoor Amphitheater, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore
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CADES 75th Anniversary Community Day →
CADES Inclusive Playground, 401 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore
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Run For The Hills...& Trees! Newtown Square 5K to Support Local Open Space on 10/3 →
On Point Farm, 6114 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have an older gas furnace - 13 years old I think.
I need an honest retired heating professional to give me an honest diagnosis and if fixable instead of pushing a new furnace system on me. I just… (Nextdoor Swarthmorewood)
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🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- Football Roundup: Lucas' 2 scores help Episcopal win again (delcotimes.com)
- PennDOT road projects for the week of Sept. 20, 2026 (delcotimes.com)
Ridley Park
- Bell Boeing Wins $19.8M Navy Contract for V-22 Tactical Software Suite Support (envzone.com)
- Pennsylvania Middle School Investigates Report That Gun Would Be Brought to Campus (clarionproject.org)
Media
- Media Porchfest showcases 70 musicians at 30 locations (delcotimes.com)
- Media man takes a spin on ‘Wheel of Fortune'; show airs Thursday (delcotimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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