🌱 How Swarthmore students are reshaping campus support for assault survivors
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Swarthmore! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Swarthmore students are reshaping campus support for assault survivors
Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'It's not just a Cornell problem': Students speak out about sexual assault (nhpr.org) — Swarthmore College students are adding their voices to a national #IAmJaneDoe campaign sparked by a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit at Cornell, sharing concerns about campus safety and support. One student leader describes organizing a survivor support group and successfully pushing Swarthmore to hire a dedicated specialist for sexual assault survivors, reflecting broader calls for change on campuses. 
📸 Around Swarthmore
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
9:00 am
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
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PlayIn Time Music Circle →
Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore
9:30 am -
Borough Council Work Session →
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7:00 pm -
Digital Art Studio: Comics Edition (ages 11-15) →
Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore
8:00 am -
Nifty Fifty's RMS Student Activities Fundraiser
Ridley Middle School Ridley Park, PA 19078
5:00 pm -
Scott Arboretum: Patriotic Flowers →
500 College Avenue, Swarthmore
12:00 pm -
Public Works, Parks and Recreation Committee →
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HRC - Human Relations Commission Meeting →
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7:00 pm -
Nature Nook Fall Session
Wister Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore
10:00 am -
Hope 4 Hallie - HOCO Football Game
Ridley High School Folsom, PA 19033
6:00 pm -
Merchants of Swarthmore Night Market →
Park Ave., Park Ave
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Friday October 23
📣 Swarthmore Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Interboro Girls Soccer Car Wash
Glenolden School
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Vinyasa Flow Outdoor Yoga →
John J. Tyler Arboretum, Media
9:15 am -
State Street Fall Festival →
State Street, Media
11:00 am
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Definitely check out the hayrides, especially around Halloween!
It’s a very spooky ride hold your kids close to you! For surprises (Nextdoor Swarthmore)
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Folsom. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04809) - 700 E Chester Pike in Ridley Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swarthmore here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- How did Pennsylvania's top-ranked football teams fare on Friday, Oct. 2 (pennlive.com)
Ridley Park
- 1885+1909 Capital Crescent Trail/Arizona Avenue/B&O Bridge over C&O Canal and Canal Road in Washington, DC (blogspot.com)
Media
- Turning pain into purpose and policy: Our push for gun safety legislation (pahouse.com)
- Art Gallery at DCCC Hosts Meredith Sellers: Window/Frame Oct. 26-Dec. 4 (vista.today)
- Keith Lockhart's History Mystery for Oct. 4, 2026 (delcotimes.com)
Ok Swarthmore! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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