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How to Celebrate the Holidays in West Chester this Year
Big family dinners, holiday festivals, beloved local holiday traditions—all of these are going to look quite different this year. But even if your focus is on safety, that doesn’t mean you can’t still find ways to enjoy the sights, sounds and spirit of the holiday season without ever leaving from your Chestnut Square apartment. One such way to do that is at the Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center. While…
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Giving Back This Holiday Season
As Thanksgiving marks the unofficial start of the holiday season, many of us will likely be rushing from store to store to pick out the perfect presents for our loved ones. But the holiday can also be a way to give thanks for what we have by giving back to those we may never have met. Right near your Chestnut Square apartment are loads of opportunities to donate your…
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Get Your Last-Minute Shopping Done in West Chester
Residents of Chestnut Square apartments have the luxury of being close to a number of local shopping centers and malls, including King of Prussia Mall, one of the nation’s largest shopping complexes. However, visiting a mall during the month of December is no easy feat, as shoppers have to contend with long lines, crowded parking lots and traffic troubles. With the holiday-shopping days numbered, why not skip the mall…
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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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Get in the Holiday Spirit with The Nutcracker
December is finally here and that can only mean one thing – the Christmas countdown has begun. If you’re looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit from the comfort of your seat, then don’t miss the Brandywine Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker running until Dec. 18 at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall at 700 S. High Street, which is only one mile away from your…
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