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Three Ways to Explore West Chester on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is fast approaching! If you’re racking your brain for the perfect gift, why not go sentimental and give Mom the gift of time? If the family is coming to visit on Mother’s Day, there are tons of great spots near your Chestnut Square apartment for brunch. But the day doesn’t have to end there. Our neighborhood is so bustling that you can extend your bonding time together…
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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Around Chestnut Square
From tacos to tequila, Mexican fare will be everywhere on Cinco de Mayo. While eateries of all stripes may try to get in on the fun, what better place to celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine than at an authentic Mexican hot spot? Luckily, there are many of them in our neck of the woods! Whether you’re looking for a night out on the town with friends or a new…
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Dine Out in West Chester to Support Charity
We all dine out every once in a while, so why not plan your splurge to help locals in need? Every year, hundreds of restaurants and bars across the country participate in Dining Out for Life, a nationwide benefit for HIV/AIDS and other causes. Here in West Chester, five eateries within walking distance of your Chestnut Square apartment will open their doors and donate a third of their profits…
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Curtains Up for the West Chester Film Festival
The Oscars may be over, but West Chester is gearing up for its own spotlight on the silver screen. The Lucky 13th Annual West Chester International Film Festival comes to a theater near you (really near, less than four blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment!) April 28-30; all films are shown at Knauer Performing Arts Center and Chester County Historical Society. Catch more than 60 films, with selections for…
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West Chester Named 2nd “Most Exciting” Spot in PA
From nightlife to shopping to outdoor activities, West Chester has a lot of excitement to offer. The buzz about our borough is now getting national attention, with real estate website Movoto recently naming West Chester the “second-most exciting” place to live in Pennsylvania! The listmakers used a number of criteria to determine the ranking, first identifying the 50 most-populous cities in the state. From there, they used U.S. Census…
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Race, Raise Funds at St. Pat’s 5K
Instead of walking to Kildare’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend, why don’t you run? The annual St. Pat’s 5K returns March 18, with hundreds of green-clad revelers racing through the streets of Downtown West Chester to raise funds and awareness for a deserving local charity. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Bringing Hope Home, an organization started by a West Chester University alum to honor his late wife,…
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Celebrate Mardi Gras at the West Chester Cajun Restaurants
Mardi Gras is just around the corner on Feb. 28, and lucky for Chestnut Square residents, there are plenty of Cajun restaurants located near your apartment to celebrate the holiday the way it’s supposed to be celebrated – surrounded by scrumptious, spicy seafood and colorful drinks. If you’re looking to get in on the Mardi Gras festivities this year, then check out these Cajun hotspots in your West Chester…
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Where to Head for Valentine’s Day near your Chestnut Square Apartment
If you’re looking to take your Valentine out for a romantic dinner on the town on Feb. 14, you’re certainly in luck – there are tons of fine dining restaurants near your Chestnut Square apartment that are sure to impress, no matter what cuisine you prefer. If this Valentine’s Day you plan on dressing up and heading to one of the finest culinary spots that West Chester has to…
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Get Your Valentine’s Day Chocolates at Eclat Chocolate of West Chester
With Valentine’s Day only a few weeks away, it’s time for Chestnut Square residents to start thinking about what they’re going to get their sweetie for the holiday. Of course, you can’t go wrong with a classic box of chocolate, and luckily for Chestnut Square residents, Eclat Chocolate is only three blocks away from your apartment. Eclat Chocolate is led by Christopher Curtin, who is known as one of…
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Find the Best Produce Near Your Apartment at the West Chester Growers Market
With winter in full force, the usual lush greenery of West Chester may now be replaced with snow but that doesn’t mean that your apartment pantry has to suffer. At the West Chester Growers Market located at the corner of North Church and West Chestnut Streets in downtown West Chester, which is only half a mile away from your Chestnut Square apartment, you can get seasonal goods any time…
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