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Best Ways to Watch the Super Bowl in West Chester
For football fans, Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most anticipated days of the year — and the Eagles’ wild season has gotten lots of fans geared up for the big game! Even if you’re not a football fanatic, it’s hard to not get excited for the matchup. From the commercials to the half-time show, excitement is everywhere on Super Bowl Sunday. Catching the game from your Chestnut…
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How to Have Winter Fun in West Chester
The lazy, hazy days of summer are a distant memory, as West Chester hunkers down for the brutal arrival of Old Man Winter. It may be tempting to hibernate in your Chestnut Square apartment, but with so many awesome winter activities abounding in the area, there are plenty of reasons to get out and about this winter. Here are just a few ways to welcome the cold weather in…
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How to Get Involved on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Every year, people around the nation roll up their sleeves and lend a helping hand to their local community in the name of iconic civil-rights figure Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. While volunteers in all four corners of the country pitch in for a day of community service, the Philadelphia region actually hosts the biggest Martin Luther King Day service project in the nation, with many of the efforts…
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‘Tis the Season for Giving
The holidays are upon us, and while tearing open presents to find new clothes and electronics can brighten anyone's day, helping other people share that joy may be just as exciting. Philadelphia is home to thousands of families in need, and thankfully a number of organizations, including several right near your Chestnut Square apartment, have sprung into action to help make their holidays a bit more magical. Here…
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Celebrate the Season in West Chester
Santa Claus comes to town in grand fashion at the annual QVC West Chester Christmas Parade! The 38th-annual parade, which travels right in front of your Chestnut Square apartment, is one of West Chester’s biggest annual events, drawing thousands from our town and surrounding areas to enjoy the signs and sounds of the holidays. The Dec. 1 parade features everything from marching bands and musicians to floats and fire…
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After Black Friday, Support Small Business Saturday
After getting their fill on turkey, many holiday shoppers wake up early to fill their shopping carts with holiday deals. Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, but discounts can also be found at a lesser-known shopping occasion — one that puts your dollars right back into your local neighborhood. The retail scene around your Chestnut Square apartment is booming, and many shops are independently owned,…
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Four Places to Watch an Eagles Game
Even if you’re not a native Philadelphian, if you live near the City of Brotherly Love, as soon as autumn hits, you have to bleed green. Philly football fans take their Eagles seriously, with game day being most locals’ favorite day of the week. When kickoff time comes, you want to be surrounded by fellow fans, food and fun. There are several spots right near your Chestnut Square apartment…
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Halloween Happenings in West Chester
The spookiest season of the year is finally upon us, and you don’t have to be a youngster to enjoy it! Whether you hole up in your Chestnut Square apartment on All Hallows’ Eve and indulge in a “Hocus Pocus” marathon or check out the nightlife scene in town, there are lots of local ways to still enjoy Halloween as an adult. Downtown West Chester will be overrun with…
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Welcome Fall with a New Wardrobe
The change of seasons is a perfect time to sort through your closet and toss some old outfits to make room for new fashions. Luckily, the area near your Chestnut Square apartment is bursting with boutiques that sell all the latest fall fashions, at a variety of price points, for both gals and guys. Take a stroll through downtown for some window-shopping and make sure to check out these…
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Get Fall-Ready at These Local West Chester Shops
Pumpkin spice season is upon us! As you break out your boots, scarves and jackets, why not also dress up your Chestnut Square apartment for fall? Check out these local shops for décor to help you welcome the cooler weather in style: Giunta’s Furniture — From couch coverings to wall art, Giunta’s, three blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment, offers a seasonally revolving inventory, so you’re sure to…
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