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New Year, New You in West Chester
The year 2020 is finally in the history books! Now, it’s time to focus on the year to come—which many of us often start with New Year’s resolutions. Getting fit and in shape is usually one of the most common goals. You can definitely get started right at home at your Chestnut Square apartment, with your state-of-the-art fitness center. And if you’re looking to add to your routine with…
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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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Give the Gift of Time This Holiday Season
Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be quite a challenge. Finding the perfect gift during a pandemic presents even more of an obstacle. This year, instead of running from shop to shop, stay safe at your Chestnut Square apartment and instead brainstorm some ways to give the gift of time to your loved ones. While many of the events gift-givers usually think of—theater, sports games,…
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Where to Shop on Small Business Saturday
The holiday shopping season is sure to look and feel a bit different this year. But, while it may be tempting to avoid shops altogether and do all of your gift-buying online, there’s more reason than ever this year to get out and about on Small Business Saturday. The weekend after Thanksgiving, small businesses around the area will roll out the sales and the welcome mat for holiday shoppers.…
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Where to Shop for Sweater Weather Season
A fall chill is in the air and that means one thing: sweater weather! While there may not be as many fall festivals and fire pit gatherings as we usually see around this time of year, there’s still plenty of reason to treat yourself to some new fall threads. It’s been a tough year for everyone and some retail therapy is always a great way to burn off stress…
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Where to Get Fresh Produce Near Home
As health concerns remain a top priority, many of us have shifted how we do our food shopping and adapted to new safety protocols. While trips to the grocery store may be fewer and farther between, you can still get fresh food right near your Chestnut Square apartment, all while remaining safe and socially distant. Farmers markets are a great alternative to crowded grocery stores, providing open-air shopping that…
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Support This Newly Opened Local Restaurant
Opening a restaurant is a challenge. Opening a restaurant in the middle of a global pandemic is an entirely different obstacle. But that’s just what dozens of new local eateries near your Chestnut Square apartment have done this year, defying the odds and getting creative when it comes to showcasing their culinary skill while keeping their patrons safe. We’ve all been stuck at home for quite some time so,…
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How to Support West Chester’s Small Businesses
This fall is sure to look a bit different around your Chestnut Square apartment, with the addition of lots of masks and social distancing signs, and the absence of our favorite fall festivals and events. However, if you’re missing that community feel that West Chester is known for, you’re in luck, as our downtown area has recently been transformed into an open-air marketplace—where you can shop, dine and socialize,…
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Where to Celebrate National Pizza Day
With the area still slowly reopening, local businesses could use our support now more than ever, prompting many locals to dedicate at least one day a week to order from a neighborhood spot. And on Sept. 5, you have more reason than ever, as it’s National Cheese Pizza Day. While any day of the week is a good day for pizza, especially with all the great options near your…
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Cool Off and Chill Out at This Local Ice Cream Shop
The dog days of summer are here! Summer 2020 is shaping up to be a bit different than most, with vacation spots closed and restrictions on many of our favorite summer hangouts. If you find yourself hanging around your Chestnut Square apartment looking for a way to beat the heat while still getting out and about for some much-needed change of scenery, take it back to childhood with a…
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