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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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Check Out One of West Chester’s Newest Hot Spots
After more than a year of shutdowns, you may be getting a little tired of your go-to takeout and Netflix on the couch. Luckily, the city is slowly starting to get back to normal, and venues all around your Chestnut Square apartment are rolling out the welcome mat. As you head out to take in all the excitement in the Philly area this summer, this is a great opportunity…
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Make the Most of Summer in West Chester
The sun is shining, the grass is growing and the Phils are back at the stadium—summer in West Chester is finally almost here! Even if you want to be a bit more cautious and a bit less social this summer, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy all that Philly has to offer in the summer. From thirst-quenching water ice to the area’s best summer apparel shops to…
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Where to Get the Best Mother’s Day Brunch
Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be a challenge: Flowers, chocolates, gift certificates and more are always good staples but can get a little repetitive. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, consider everyone’s favorite meal—brunch!—from one of the area’s best restaurants. The culinary expertise around your Chestnut Square apartment is impressive, so the only question is which restaurant to make your reservation at. One great contender is…
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Here’s How to Mark Earth Day 2021 Near Your Chestnut Square Apartment
Every April, people around the globe come together to do their part to promote environmental sustainability. Earth Day, held this year on April 22, is an opportunity to take actions, big or small, that can help increase awareness about eco-friendliness and demonstrate a commitment to living these principles throughout the rest of the year. While large-scale community clean-ups, planting events and educational seminars are mostly sidelined this year out…
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How to Make Easter Extra Sweet in West Chester
Like all of the holidays in the last year, Easter 2021 is set to be a different sort of event—you may be comfortable gathering in small groups or you may just want to stick around your Chestnut Square apartment this year. No matter how you’re marking the occasion, there’s one element any Easter celebration needs: chocolate! Those who celebrate likely remember the excitement of Easter mornings filled with tons…
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Where to Celebrate Spring in West Chester
After a long and cold winter, spring is just about upon us! This season more than ever, we all could use some flowers, greenery and sunshine. While it may take a few weeks for spring to have truly sprung, now is the perfect time to break your sneakers back in and take in the spring sights, sounds and smells in Philly. There are plenty of green spaces to do…
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How to Have a Memorable St. Paddy’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is usually an opportunity to spend a weekend bar hopping, getting in touch with old friends and new over beers and some great Irish food. Because of the current health crisis, however, many of those traditions have to look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get in the spirit of the holiday, all right near your Chestnut Square apartment. West…
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Where to Get a Romantic Dinner Right Near Home
Like many holidays we’ve had over the past year, Valentine’s Day is going to look a little different this year. A fancy dinner out is usually most couples’ go-to idea for a romantic Valentine’s outing but, with capacity limits, temporary closures and more, an exciting dinner date may seem out of reach for 2021. However, there are many eateries right near your Chestnut Square apartment that are offering their…
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How to Celebrate the Super Bowl in 2021
For football fans, the biggest day of the year is almost here! Super Bowl Sunday is slated for Feb. 7 and, while the in-person crowd will likely be smaller than usual, it’s still set to be a blockbuster TV event—that you can enjoy right from your Chestnut Square apartment, with some help from the local food and drink scene! The Eagles may have had a disappointing season but that…
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