Whether or not you’ve ever experienced the many charms of the Purcell Darrell House, you may feel a pang of regret now that innkeepers Cathy and Chris Darrell have closed the doors of this Swarthmore bed and breakfast to the public.
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PECO Plan Calls for Removal of 96 Trees from Swarthmore Borough
PECO claims that the removals are necessary because they want to replace existing electrical poles with ones that are 10 feet higher. PECO said this is necessary to enable them to increase voltage to residential customers from 4kV to 13kV, which they say will allow them to provide more reliable service, to shut down the Morton electrical substation (which is becoming obsolete), and to support an expected increase in the use of solar-generated electricity. Free to read and share
A New Approach to an Old Favorite: Zak Berkman and Son Bring It to People’s Light
A local father-son duo is a big part of People Light’s World Premiere retelling of Charles’ Dickens A Christmas Carol. Swarthmore resident Zak Berkman, People’s Light’s Producing Director, has adapted this yuletide ghost story into a music infused tale that captures the magic, joy, and generosity of the beloved classic in a whole new light. Berkman’s 16-year-old son, Eliot Berkman-Lamm plays guitar as well as several characters.