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Where to Drink and Dine Outdoors this August
Outdoor dining and drinking was always a staple of the West Chester summer scene—now more so than ever! With ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, many local establishments, including lots near your Chestnut Square apartment, have moved their operations al fresco, so you can still enjoy the award-winning cuisine and cocktails local spots are known for, and get a little (safe!) socializing done at the same time. With so many outdoor dining…
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Mabel’s Barbeque: Southern Soul Food right in West Chester
Summer is the perfect time for barbeque—and here in West Chester, you don’t have to travel far from your Chestnut Square apartment to find it! Mabel’s Barbeque is one of the most popular BBQ joints around, and it’s just four blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment. The independently owned restaurant relies on generations of family recipes, providing a homecooked feel in every dish. And with Southern comfort foods abounding…
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Here’s How to Help ChesCo Rebuild After COVID19
The last few months have brought intense disruptions to all Americans, including all of us here in Chester County. Now, as the region is in the midst of slowly starting to reopen to a new post-pandemic normal, businesses, employees, students and more are all trying to figure out the best way forward. Thankfully for Chester County residents, including at your Chestnut Square apartment, the county has launched a multi-faceted…
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Learn Something New Right From Home
After months of being stuck inside your Chestnut Square apartment, you’re likely itching to get out and about and see all that the city has to offer: restaurants, bars, clubs, art galleries and museums. As the city slowly gets back to normal, it may still be some time until we can all flock to our favorite hot spots—but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy some Philly arts and…
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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Locally
As West Chester anxiously awaits the full reopening of all of our favorite businesses, there’s one sweet way to deal with all that stress! Takeout and delivery have become staples of all of our diets, but restaurants aren’t only serving apps and entrees—don’t forget about dessert! And right near your The Isle apartment, there are many shops that specialize in sweet treats. Since June is the host of a…
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Cure Your Cabin Fever at This Local Park
The last few months may have had you spending lots of time on the couch of your Chestnut Square apartment, but with spring soon turning into summer, there’s no better time to get out and about and enjoy the sunshine. While getting back to normal is going to take some time, a simple stroll in the park can still be a safe and healthy way to get a change…
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How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo from Home
Cinco de Mayo is typically a time for festive fun, full of tacos and tequilas and lots of celebrating. However, the last few months have been hard on everyone, and celebrating may be the last thing on most people’s minds. But, the occasion only comes around once a year, so why not still pay tribute in a low-key way, all without leaving your Chestnut Square apartment? Food is a…
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Learn More About West Chester from Home
The business closures that have swept the nation in recent weeks have made going out and about near your Chestnut Square apartment a challenge—but staying in doesn’t mean you have to just veg in front of the TV! There are lots of ways to keep engaged and educated even when you’re stuck inside. One good outlet is the Chester County Historical Society, which has an active online catalogue that’s…
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Where to Watch the Phillies When Baseball Returns
We may be in a bit of a delay right now, but baseball season will eventually be back before we know it! If you’ve gotten used to hunkering down at home, a trip to Citizens Bank Park to cheer on the Phillies may seem like too big of a chore—with crowds, high prices and equally high temps. If you want to take in a game without all that fanfare,…
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How to Spruce Up Your Apartment with Spring Flowers
Spring has sprung! (Almost.) We finally say goodbye to winter this month and, if your Chestnut Square apartment has been a haven for hibernation all winter, as you cozied up on the couch with Netflix, you’re definitely not alone. But now’s the time to turn off the TV, fling open the windows and start the spring cleaning. And what better way to get in the mood than by transforming…
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