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Food and Fun Abound at Restaurant Festival
Feeling like dining out but can't figure out which of West Chester's awesome restaurants to pick from? You're in luck! At the Sept. 17 Chester County Restaurant Festival, you can sample dishes from a staggering 65 restaurants in the area. The popular street festival sets up shop from noon-5:30 p.m. on Gay Street, from Matlack to Darlington, and Market Street, from Darlington to High, less than one block from…
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Five Ice Cream Spots in West Chester
The dog days of summer are upon us! Instead of hibernating in your Chestnut Square apartment with the A/C cranked up (though that sounds fun too!), head out into West Chester for a cool treat from one of these sweet spots. Tropical Delight — Now in its second year, the shop, about five blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment, serves up homemade ice cream that borders on exotic.…
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Get Your Zen On at Tranquilitea Temple
Chill out and cool off at West Chester’s newest business. Tranquilitea Temple opened up shop in June on Church Street, about five blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment. The full-service tea shop transports visitors from the bustling streets of West Chester’s downtown district into the peace and tranquility of China’s traditional tea houses. At least, that’s the goal of owner Tracy Wang Stuligross. Stuligross is bringing to the venture…
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Annual West Chester Festival Features Music, Food, Fun
Music lovers of all stripes will head out in West Chester this month for a long-running festival promising fun, sun and some awesome sounds. The Turks Head Musical Festival returns July 16 to Everhart Park, about a mile from your Chestnut Square apartment. This marks the festival's 35th year, so organizers are planning to pack a lot of punch into the event to celebrate the anniversary. Eleven bands will…
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Three Outdoor Ways to Experience West Chester’s Downtown
Summer is finally upon us! Instead of heading to the shore or Poconos, park it right here in West Chester for some outdoor fun. The center of town, just blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment, is home to several outdoor events this month that let you enjoy the (hopefully) picture-perfect weather and the bustling retail and entrainment hubs downtown. Here are a few ways to take in the sights…
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Renting Your Home is Better Than Buying
According to a new report, don’t put your money into a house! Buying a home used to be a good way to invest your money, but renting may now be a better option for most Americans. We’re sure our residents are happy to hear this! Read more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/104520958”
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Bottoms Up for New West Chester Festival
West Chester will be ground zero for beer lovers this summer, thanks to a new festival coming our way. The first-ever West Chester Craft Beer Festival will be held June 17 at 501 E. Miner St., five blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment. Though there will be plenty of activities at the festival, the main attraction is the breweries. More than 65 are participating, with more being added each…
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Fun, Fundraising in the Streets of West Chester
West Chester’s biggest race returns this month! On June 9, the Dub C 4-Miler will have racers winding their way through West Chester’s streets, starting and finishing at Kildare’s, just three blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment. So what is the Dub C 4-Miler? As the name suggests, it’s a longtime 4-mile race that attracts hundreds of runners of all abilities and ages to support two deserving causes. Proceeds…
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