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Festival Season in West Chester: Turks Head and Hops For Homes this June
Looking for something to do as the weather warms up? Here are three events to check out near Chestnut Square this June. Turks Head Music Festival Jun 5, 2022 | noon-7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for West Chester’s annual Turks Head Music Festival, a day-long music festival at Everhart Park. Featuring over 40 artists and vendors, the day features two stages and seven local bands performing a…
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Order Up! 3 Foodie Spots To Check Out Near Chestnut Square
One of the best parts about living at Chestnut Square in West Chester is that just about everything we need is within walking distance — including our favorite restaurants. Foodies, rejoice! Here are three of our favorite food spots within walking distance of Chestnut Square. Andiario Owned by Anthony Andiario and Maria van Schaijik, Andiario has quickly become one of West Chester’s favorite upscale BYOBs. A perfect balance of…
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Top Dog Trails: The Best Trails in Chester County for Daily Dog Walks
So your pup has made clear to you that they would appreciate an expanded walking adventure sometime today between breakfast and lunch. Perhaps they’ve somehow gotten their paws on brochures for Valley Forge National Historical Park or even Pawlings Farm, placing them somewhere you might see them, like in the fridge or on your work computer’s laptop, or even, beneath your pillow. Adorable, but clever. How did your pup…
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Celebrating Black History Month in West Chester
February is Black History Month, and the first Black History Month took place at Kent State University in 1970 after Black educators and the Black United Students proposed a way to honor and highlight the African diaspora’s shared history. Six years after the first celebration at Kent State, Black History Month was being celebrated all across our country in educational institutions, centers of Black culture and community centers, both…
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A Lunar New Year Dinner in West Chester
The Lunar New Year is celebrated by billions of people throughout the world every February, and every year the thousands of Asian Americans living here in Pennsylvania celebrate as well with colorful parades, fireworks and of course - lots of good food. You can find a list of locations throughout Philadelphia that will be performing lion dances and fireworks in this article. However, if you want to keep your…
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Stay Active at the Ice Rink in West Chester
Winter may be the time where many people go into hibernation, but for many others it's the season of snow sports! Ice skating, snowboarding, skiing, sledding, even curling are just some of the fun winter sports you can try during the cold months around your West Chester apartment that will keep you active and entertained. You can even work up a sweat under all those layers! Have you been…
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A Healthier You in 2022 Here in West Chester
Have you made your New Year's Resolution for 2022? A new year means a new you! It may come as no surprise that the most common new year's resolutions have to do with health. Losing weight, eating healthier, getting in better shape, even focusing on mental health are all some of the most popular resolutions we make to ourselves to change our behavior for the better in new year.…
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Ring in The New Year By Dining Out in Westchester
It’s one of the most popular nights of the year to go out, but after all the December gatherings, many of us are a little bit worn out by the time New Year’s Eve rolls around. It’s the perfect night to stay home – or just to have a quiet dinner at a nice restaurant with someone you love. While the bars will surely be hopping this year after…
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Get in the Holiday Spirit in West Chester this December!
It’s the jolliest time of the year! Whether you’re a jolly elf or a big ole Grinch, there are a few activities that will put a smile on everyone’s face this holiday season. Looking for some ideas for a great way to get in the holiday spirit here in West Chester? Spend your weekends visiting these local places that will be sure to make you feel merry! Wiggins Christmas…
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Shopping Small Business Saturday in West Chester
Black Friday is the biggest and the craziest shopping day of the year, but with inventories low this year at most big box stores, you might have more luck at some of our local shops. Small Business Saturday is the shopping day after Black Friday and doing your shopping at small businesses can have a big impact on local communities. By keeping your money local, you’re not only helping…
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