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After Black Friday, Support Small Business Saturday
After getting their fill on turkey, many holiday shoppers wake up early to fill their shopping carts with holiday deals. Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, but discounts can also be found at a lesser-known shopping occasion — one that puts your dollars right back into your local neighborhood. The retail scene around your Chestnut Square apartment is booming, and many shops are independently owned,…
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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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Get Fall-Ready at These Local West Chester Shops
Pumpkin spice season is upon us! As you break out your boots, scarves and jackets, why not also dress up your Chestnut Square apartment for fall? Check out these local shops for décor to help you welcome the cooler weather in style: Giunta’s Furniture — From couch coverings to wall art, Giunta’s, three blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment, offers a seasonally revolving inventory, so you’re sure to…
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Food and Fun Abound at Restaurant Festival
Feeling like dining out but can't figure out which of West Chester's awesome restaurants to pick from? You're in luck! At the Sept. 17 Chester County Restaurant Festival, you can sample dishes from a staggering 65 restaurants in the area. The popular street festival sets up shop from noon-5:30 p.m. on Gay Street, from Matlack to Darlington, and Market Street, from Darlington to High, less than one block from…
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Five Ice Cream Spots in West Chester
The dog days of summer are upon us! Instead of hibernating in your Chestnut Square apartment with the A/C cranked up (though that sounds fun too!), head out into West Chester for a cool treat from one of these sweet spots. Tropical Delight — Now in its second year, the shop, about five blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment, serves up homemade ice cream that borders on exotic.…
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Get Your Zen On at Tranquilitea Temple
Chill out and cool off at West Chester’s newest business. Tranquilitea Temple opened up shop in June on Church Street, about five blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment. The full-service tea shop transports visitors from the bustling streets of West Chester’s downtown district into the peace and tranquility of China’s traditional tea houses. At least, that’s the goal of owner Tracy Wang Stuligross. Stuligross is bringing to the venture…
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Annual West Chester Festival Features Music, Food, Fun
Music lovers of all stripes will head out in West Chester this month for a long-running festival promising fun, sun and some awesome sounds. The Turks Head Musical Festival returns July 16 to Everhart Park, about a mile from your Chestnut Square apartment. This marks the festival's 35th year, so organizers are planning to pack a lot of punch into the event to celebrate the anniversary. Eleven bands will…
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Three Outdoor Ways to Experience West Chester’s Downtown
Summer is finally upon us! Instead of heading to the shore or Poconos, park it right here in West Chester for some outdoor fun. The center of town, just blocks from your Chestnut Square apartment, is home to several outdoor events this month that let you enjoy the (hopefully) picture-perfect weather and the bustling retail and entrainment hubs downtown. Here are a few ways to take in the sights…
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