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3 Shops for Fall Clothing in West Chester
Cooler weather is just around the corner—meaning it’s time to break out the sweaters, scarves and boots! If you’re in the market for some new additions to this year’s fall wardrobe, you’re in luck, as the area around your Chestnut Square apartment is full of shops offering the latest fall fashions. The local shopping scene has something for shoppers of all tastes and budgets—from upscale boutiques specializing in designer…
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Celebrate Dad at These Local Restaurants Around Chestnut Square
Father’s Day is a time to shower your dad or other guy in your life with love and gratitude. But let’s be real: The best way to their heart is likely through their stomach! Most fellas would love to skip the gifts and instead celebrate the occasion with a sumptuous meal out with the kids, spouse and other loved ones. Luckily for everyone, there are scores of mouthwatering restaurants…
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Three Spots for Mother’s Day Lunch
If Mother’s Day snuck up on you, you’re not alone! Finding the perfect gift for Mom or the other ladies in your life, especially in a pinch, can be a challenge. Instead of wrapping up a gift she may or may not need or even want, give her something every woman can enjoy: the gift of time! Schedule a Sunday lunch to celebrate the moms in your family. Having…
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Arts Spring to Life in West Chester
Spring has finally sprung! After a long winter of hibernation, it's a great time to get out and about around your Chestnut Square apartment and experience all that downtown West Chester has to offer. One of the best ways to do that is at the May Day Festival of the Arts, a huge outdoor celebration of all things artistic that will be held just one mile from your Chestnut…
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‘Tis the Season for Giving
The holidays are upon us, and while tearing open presents to find new clothes and electronics can brighten anyone's day, helping other people share that joy may be just as exciting. Philadelphia is home to thousands of families in need, and thankfully a number of organizations, including several right near your Chestnut Square apartment, have sprung into action to help make their holidays a bit more magical. Here…
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Four Places to Watch an Eagles Game
Even if you’re not a native Philadelphian, if you live near the City of Brotherly Love, as soon as autumn hits, you have to bleed green. Philly football fans take their Eagles seriously, with game day being most locals’ favorite day of the week. When kickoff time comes, you want to be surrounded by fellow fans, food and fun. There are several spots right near your Chestnut Square apartment…
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Halloween Happenings in West Chester
The spookiest season of the year is finally upon us, and you don’t have to be a youngster to enjoy it! Whether you hole up in your Chestnut Square apartment on All Hallows’ Eve and indulge in a “Hocus Pocus” marathon or check out the nightlife scene in town, there are lots of local ways to still enjoy Halloween as an adult. Downtown West Chester will be overrun with…
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Welcome Fall with a New Wardrobe
The change of seasons is a perfect time to sort through your closet and toss some old outfits to make room for new fashions. Luckily, the area near your Chestnut Square apartment is bursting with boutiques that sell all the latest fall fashions, at a variety of price points, for both gals and guys. Take a stroll through downtown for some window-shopping and make sure to check out these…
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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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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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