🌱 25th Anniversary of 911 and 12 more events

Morning Swarthmore! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• American Communities 1776-2026 at Swarthmore College - Featured Events
• Exhibit: The Hidden World of Fungi at Swarthmore College - Featured Events
• Pilates with Cathy Raymond at Swarthmore College - Featured Events

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
• Tuesday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Swarthmore

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Tuesday September 1

• American Communities 1776-2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
  8:30 am
• Exhibit: The Hidden World of Fungi
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Ad Hoc Exhibit 1
  10:00 am
• Pilates with Cathy Raymond
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
  12:00 pm

Wednesday September 2

• Core Fusion with Dania Green
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
  7:30 am
• American Communities 1776-2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
  8:30 am
• Exhibit: The Hidden World of Fungi
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Ad Hoc Exhibit 1
  10:00 am
• See Our Bees
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Swarthmore, PA 19081
  12:00 pm
• Pilates with Cathy Raymond
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
  12:00 pm

Friday September 11

• 25th Anniversary of 911 →
  4955 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 31

• Total Body Bands with Julie McHugh
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
  7:30 am
• American Communities 1776-2026
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events McCabe Library Atrium Exhibits
  8:30 am
• Welcome Back Breakfast
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Science Center - Eldridge Commons, Science Center Terrace
  8:30 am
• Hatha Yoga with Stacy Bomento
  Swarthmore College - Featured Events Matchbox Tarble Commons Upper Level
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Michaels Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandise manager in Springfield. Apply here.
• Spencer Gifts, LLC posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Store Manager in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swarthmore here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

• Philly man gets 6½ to 13 years in Springfield Township shooting (delcotimes.com)
• Faith leaders hold rally at Springfield City Hall to support Haitian community (wosu.org)
• PennDOT road projects for the week of Aug. 30, 2026 (delcotimes.com)

Media

• WHYY News wants to hear from you. What are journalists missing? (whyy.org)

Chesterbrook

• Berwyn EMT Dies In Scooter Crash In His College Town (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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