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Hello Swarthmore! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could a roaming robot change Swarthmore's trash habits?
  • What erosion fix worked best in Swarthmore's Crum Woods?
  • Why Swarthmore tops Delaware County's quiet day-trip list

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with some sun returning, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trash Bot! (swarthmore.edu) — A student-built "Trash Bot" is being tested to improve how waste is sorted within Swarthmore's campus system, using computer vision and robotics to reach about 80% sorting accuracy. Tied to Swarthmore College's zero-waste goals for 2035, the mobile bin also engages students directly, potentially influencing how trash and recycling are handled across the borough's busiest institutional hub.
   

2. Soil Erosion in the Crum Woods: Testing and Mitigation (swarthmore.edu) — Researchers tested ways to slow soil erosion in Swarthmore's Crum Woods and found native grasses dramatically outperformed retaining walls at reducing runoff and increasing water absorption. Their results convinced site stakeholders to allow seeding with the successful plant mix, which could help protect local trails, habitats, and the creek area many Swarthmore residents regularly enjoy.
   

3. 6 Delaware County Towns Perfect for a Saturday Day Trip (montco.today) — Swarthmore gets a prime spotlight as a quiet, nature-filled day-trip destination, with Hobbs Coffee, The Ville's shops, Scott Arboretum, and Crum Woods all recommended. The piece also notes the borough's recent shift from dry town to having just two liquor licenses, making dinner and drinks at Broad Table Tavern feel like a small but notable local change.
   

4. Delaware County Archives (delco.today) — Delaware County's profile here highlights the county's history, economy, and especially its role as an education hub that includes Swarthmore College. For Swarthmore residents, it's a reminder of how the borough's college fits into a broader regional story of industry, parks, and community events that shape daily life around them.
   

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  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Swarthmore. Apply here.
  • Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant Cast Member in Swarthmore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Swarthmore here.

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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