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Lend a Local Helping Hand this Giving Tuesday
It’s that time of year again, where we gather with friends and loved ones and reflect on all that we’re grateful for. Millions of Americans will travel this week to visit loved ones and feast together for Thanksgiving, but millions of other Americans will also be struggling without homes or food. In the spirit of helping others, Americans celebrate “Giving Tuesday” every Tuesday before Thanksgiving to share the love…
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Here’s How to Check Out ChesCo’s Best Fall Foliage
Autumn is known for loads of awesome things: firepits, sweater weather, beer festivals and the pre-holiday excitement. October is also prime time for peeping some colorful fall leaves—and there’s no better place to do just that than near your Chestnut Square apartment. From Everhart Park to the Stroud Preserve, there are lots of ways to enjoy an outdoor adventure amid the fall colors, all just minutes from home. And…
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Celebrate Chester County at This Historic Tour
Chester County is known for its incredible scenery: Rolling hills, vineyards, fall foliage and more provide a beautiful backdrop to the county, offering a nice balance of country and city living for West Chester residents. Situated within all that greenery are tons of historic homes that showcase the county’s rich history while also making Chester County one of the region’s most attractive locations. If you want to see some…
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Sip Under the Stars at This Town Favorite
There are plenty of spaces throughout the West Chester area for outdoor adventure: parks, al fresco restaurants, beer gardens and more. And as the weather cools down and the town continues to open up, the opportunities for outdoor fun will abound. With all of that potential, it may sound a little unexpected to say that one of the town’s best fall events is set to take place in a…
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West Chester’s Biggest Music Festival Returns
Live music has been pretty hard to find during the pandemic. While cozying up on the couch of your Chestnut Square apartment to tune into a virtual concert may have been a memorable experience, many of us are likely craving the energy and excitement associated with live entertainment. Luckily for West Chester residents, that fun is all coming back this month. The Turks Head Music Festival, the town’s annual…
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Where to Get the Best Ice Cream in West Chester this August
There are still a few more weeks left to summer—plenty of time for trips to the shore, lots of A/C in your Chestnut Square apartment and strolls through the local parks to cool off. Before we send off summer, there’s another trip you should pencil into your calendar: the local ice cream shop. There are a few options throughout West Chester to cool off with a cone, including Scoops…
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Get in the Summer Spirit at This Country Fair
Even though your Chestnut Square apartment is right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown West Chester, it’s also close enough to the rolling hills of Chester County that you can enjoy all that country living has to offer. While wineries, produce from local farms and some of the best scenery around are just a few of the perks of the region, another is the sense…
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Three Great Ways to Enjoy Downtown West Chester This Summer
Downtown West Chester is back! After a rough year-and-a-half, the town is finally starting to get back to normal, with bustling sidewalks, open businesses and lots of locals and visitors hitting the streets for some summer fun. This summer, there are three big opportunities to take in all that downtown West Chester has to offer—and it’s all just steps from your Chestnut Square apartment! Out all Summer: This new…
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The Arts in West Chester Are Back!
For too many months, locals have been stuck home attending Zoom happy hours and binging Netflix, wishing for the days of socializing with friends in person and immersing yourself in all of the exciting arts and culture offerings of the West Chester area. Well thankfully this summer, the town is slowly reopening and life is getting back to normal, which means you can bust out of your Chestnut Square…
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Where to Find Outdoor Summer Fun
Summer is here, the sun is shining and life in West Chester is starting to get back to normal—you know what that means? It’s time to get out and about! Summer in the city offers tremendous opportunities for outdoor adventure—from hiking and biking to brewery tours and street festivals. No matter what your interests, take some time this summer to appreciate all that the region has to offer when…
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