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The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore Borough Mayor Conlen Booth

Swarthmore Mayor and Fire Department Chief Conlen Booth describes his new role as mayor.

March 19, 2026

The College and the CO-OP: An Interconnected History of Two Swarthmore Institutions

Former Opinions Editor Nathanael Brown takes a deep dive into the history of the Swarthmore CO-OP's intertwined, and sometime fraught, relationship with Swarthmore College.

February 19, 2026

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

In opposition to Swarthmore's proposed redevelopment of Cunningham Fields, Swarthmore resident Robin Schaufler lays out the potential danger that new turf fields could have for the community.

February 5, 2026

News

Two Mural Projects Color Downtown Swarthmore

Swarthmore Town Center partners with local artists to create murals in downtown Swarthmore.

November 20, 2025

News

Starting a New Page: Independent Bookstore Opens in the Ville

The Phoenix visits Swarthmore's newest bookshop

October 9, 2025

News

Controversy Surrounds Swarthmore Democratic Committee Endorsements

On Feb. 11, the Swarthmore Town Democratic Committee voted to endorse Conlen Booth’s candidacy for mayor, 15-4. Booth, currently the town’s Fire Chief, was running against Kristen Seymore, a member of the Borough Council and project coordinator for multinational civil engineering company

March 6, 2025

News

Construction of Controversial “110 Park” Condos Continues in Ville

Students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Swarthmore college and borough community have probably noticed the large, green-wrapped construction site right in the heart of downtown Swarthmore, at 110 Park Ave. The project is a $30 million, 31 unit luxury condominium

February 27, 2025

Highlights·News

Swarthmore Borough To Enforce Bag Fee for Businesses

The Swarthmore Borough’s recent ordinance banning single-use products and noncompliant paper bags was met with mixed reactions from the campus community and local residents. Since Jan. 8, 2024, retail establishments have been banned from providing single-use plastic bags and polystyrene products such

March 7, 2024

News

Pride Crosswalk in Swarthmore Borough Vandalized with Homophobic Messages

On Sunday, Nov. 5, on-duty police officers awoke to anti-LGBTQ+ phrases inscribed on the rainbow-colored crosswalk in the Swarthmore Borough. The crosswalk at the intersection of South Chester Road and Park Avenue was spray-painted with the phrases “don’t be gay,” “no gays,”

November 16, 2023

News

Swarthmore Gift Shop “Of Aspen” Boasts Massive Social Media Following

Located on 23 S Chester Road, “Of Aspen Curated Gifts” is Swarthmore’s local stationery shop. Inside, a variety of pens, notebooks, and other stationery items are sold. Unbeknownst to the average shopper, Of Aspen has amassed a significant following on the social

March 16, 2023

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore Borough Mayor Conlen Booth

The College and the CO-OP: An Interconnected History of Two Swarthmore Institutions

Letter to the Editor: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

Two Mural Projects Color Downtown Swarthmore

Starting a New Page: Independent Bookstore Opens in the Ville

Controversy Surrounds Swarthmore Democratic Committee Endorsements

Construction of Controversial “110 Park” Condos Continues in Ville

Swarthmore Borough To Enforce Bag Fee for Businesses

Pride Crosswalk in Swarthmore Borough Vandalized with Homophobic Messages

Swarthmore Gift Shop “Of Aspen” Boasts Massive Social Media Following

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