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How to Celebrate 4th of July in West Chester
Your Chestnut Square apartment is smack dab in the middle of a town filled with history. The area was central to the Revolutionary War, which won America its freedom, and is located right near Philadelphia, considered the birthplace of the nation. It would only make sense for the area to go all-out on the most patriotic day of the year—and it does! From shopping to historical events and community…
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Celebrate Dad at These Local Restaurants Around Chestnut Square
Father’s Day is a time to shower your dad or other guy in your life with love and gratitude. But let’s be real: The best way to their heart is likely through their stomach! Most fellas would love to skip the gifts and instead celebrate the occasion with a sumptuous meal out with the kids, spouse and other loved ones. Luckily for everyone, there are scores of mouthwatering restaurants…
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Best Places to Watch the Phillies in West Chester
It may not be summer yet, but the boys of summer are back! The Phillies’ season is in full swing and, with the region still riding high off the Eagles’ Super Bowl win, there are big expectations for the Phillies. If you want to check out a game in person, you can always head into the city but, if you’d rather save the trip—and the cash on the expensive…
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Three Spots for Mother’s Day Lunch
If Mother’s Day snuck up on you, you’re not alone! Finding the perfect gift for Mom or the other ladies in your life, especially in a pinch, can be a challenge. Instead of wrapping up a gift she may or may not need or even want, give her something every woman can enjoy: the gift of time! Schedule a Sunday lunch to celebrate the moms in your family. Having…
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Arts Spring to Life in West Chester
Spring has finally sprung! After a long winter of hibernation, it's a great time to get out and about around your Chestnut Square apartment and experience all that downtown West Chester has to offer. One of the best ways to do that is at the May Day Festival of the Arts, a huge outdoor celebration of all things artistic that will be held just one mile from your Chestnut…
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Dine Out For Life in West Chester
Once a year, thousands of restaurants across the nation, including some near your Chestnut Square apartment, join forces in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Dining Out for Life has been raising funds for HIV/AIDS causes for decades, and 2018 is set to be the biggest and best year of the fundraiser. On April 19, more than 175 local eateries will donate a third of their proceeds to the effort, which…
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Three Local Spots for Spring Flowers
Spring has sprung! It’s time to pack away the winter blanket and the scarves and break out the tanks and running shoes, as we finally bid farewell to winter and welcome warm weather here in West Chester. Nothing says spring more so than flowers, but why just observe your favorite buds from afar at local parks? With a backdrop like your Chestnut Square apartment, you can put your floral…
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Bar Crawl through West Chester on St. Paddy’s
One of the biggest party days of the year is almost here! The area around your Chestnut Square apartment goes completely green in March, as Irish revelers, and those who are just Irish for the day, don their shamrocks and hit Center City for St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday falls on a Saturday this year, so the pub crawls and parties will be especially celebratory. Here are a few…
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Give Back by Exploring Antiques, Art
The Chester County Historical Society, located just three blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment, is a treasure trove of rare artifacts that tell the rich history of West Chester. That story is celebrated each year with a weekend-long show that raises funds for the organization's important community work. The 36th-annual Chester County Antiques & Art Show returns March 9-11. This year's theme is "Past, Present & Future," a fitting…
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Five Spots for Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
Finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one is never an easy task — especially if you forgot the big holiday is quickly approaching! With the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the start of the New Year, planning for the big arrival of Cupid may have slipped your mind. However, even if you didn’t spend months designing personalized jewelry or planning an extravagant trip, you…
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