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Patch Picks: NFL Week 8 Predictions

Patch Editors predict which NFL teams will win in week 8. Who do you think will win?

Dino Ciliberti—The editor of the Palmer/Forks Patch writes a weekly Philly Sports Chatter column that appears every Saturday on all Patches in the Lehigh Valley, South Jersey and the Philadelphia suburbs. He's a long-suffering Philadelphia Eagles fan. Dino is overseeing Pigskin Picks. Daryl Nerl—Editor of the Bethlehem Patch. He's also a New York Giants fan. Rob Chakler—Editor for Upper Moreland and Lower Moreland Patches. Rob is also a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Elizabeth Rich—Editor of the Upper Saucon Patch. Believe it or not, she's a Kansas City Chiefs fan. (Elizabeth's note: What can I say, it's a bad relationship I keep going back to...) Thomas Sunnergren—Editor of the Phoenixville Patch. Tom gets to cover "Blobfest" since Phoenixville…

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Patch Picks: Week 7 NFL Predictions

See which teams will win in week 7, according to Patch editor predictions.

  Patch's Pigskin Players Dino Ciliberti—The editor of the Palmer/Forks Patch writes a weekly Philly Sports Chatter column that appears every Saturday on all Patches in the Lehigh Valley, South Jersey and the Philadelphia suburbs. He's a long-suffering Philadelphia Eagles fan. Dino is overseeing Pigskin Picks. Daryl Nerl—Editor of the Bethlehem Patch. He's also a New York Giants fan. Rob Chakler—Editor for Upper Moreland and Lower Moreland Patches. Rob is also a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Elizabeth Rich—Editor of the Upper Saucon Patch. Believe it or not, she's a Kansas City Chiefs fan. (Elizabeth's note: What can I say, it's a bad relationship I keep going back to...) Thomas Sunnergren—Editor of the Phoenixville Patch. Tom gets to cover "…

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Patch Picks: NFL Week 4

See which teams will win in week 4, according to Patch editor predictions.

  Dino Ciliberti—The editor of the Palmer/Forks Patch writes a weekly Philly Sports Chatter column that appears every Saturday on all Patches in the Lehigh Valley, South Jersey and the Philadelphia suburbs. He's a long-suffering Philadelphia Eagles fan. Dino is overseeing Pigskin Picks. Daryl Nerl—Editor of the Bethlehem Patch. He's also a New York Giants fan. Rob Chakler—Editor for Upper Moreland and Lower Moreland Patches. Rob is also a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Elizabeth Rich—Editor of the Upper Saucon Patch. Believe it or not, she's a Kansas City Chiefs fan. (Elizabeth's note: What can I say, it's a bad relationship I keep going back to...) Thomas Sunnergren—Editor of the Phoenixville Patch. Tom gets to cover "Blobfest" since …

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Patch Picks: NFL Week 3

Patch editors predict who they think will win in week 3.

Dino Ciliberti—The editor of the Palmer/Forks Patch writes a weekly Philly Sports Chatter column that appears every Saturday on all Patches in the Lehigh Valley, South Jersey and the Philadelphia suburbs. He's a long-suffering Philadelphia Eagles fan. Dino is overseeing Pigskin Picks. Daryl Nerl—Editor of the Bethlehem Patch. He's also a New York Giants fan. Rob Chakler—Editor for Upper Moreland and Lower Moreland Patches. Rob is also a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Elizabeth Rich—Editor of the Upper Saucon Patch. Believe it or not, she's a Kansas City Chiefs fan. (Elizabeth's note: What can I say, it's a bad relationship I keep going back to...) Thomas Sunnergren—Editor of the Phoenixville Patch. Tom gets to cover "Blobfest" since Phoenixville…

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Daryl Nerl

1:45 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012

No you won't, Dino. If you ask me, the defending Super Bowl champs ought to be listed first every week.   more ›

Patch Picks: Easter Egg Hunts

There will be several Easter egg hunts in the area over the weekend.

Last weekend a few of the local Easter Egg hunts got rained out.  Here's some bunny-friendly activities going on this weekend in case you missed out last week because of the weather. West Goshen Easter Egg Hunt and Hat Parade Where/When: West Goshen Community Park, Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. Put on your favorite Easter bonnet and join West Goshen Recreation for their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Decorated Hat Parade. Kids ages 2-9 years old are invited to participate in the free hunt and parade. Bring a dry good to donate to Chester County Cares. Register online with West Goshen Township. Easter Bunny Express Where/When: West Chester Railroad Company, Saturday, April 23 at 12 p.m. All Aboard the Easter Bunny Express! Hop on board the …

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Patch Picks: Gyms

If you're looking to get in shape, or just like to exercise here's some local gyms that can help.

With spring finally here that means that summer and swimsuit season is just around the corner.  Now is the time to shed some of that winter weight, or just simply get out of the house. Here's a spotlight on a couple of local gyms that can help you with your fitness goals. Elite Athetic Club Elite Athletic Club has more than 12,000 square feet of workout room, as well as 3,000 square feet of classroom space.  Its membership is capped at 900 members in order for customers to feel like they are not just another member. YMCA The largest of the seven YMCAs in the Brandywine Valley Association, this location features a large and modern fitness area with free weights, machines and cardio equipment. Mitch's Market Street Gym Mitch's Market Street …

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Patch Picks: Summer Camps

With Summer coming (eventually, I promise) here's a look at local summer camps

Like every kid, I always looked forward to summer growing up.  Not just because there wasn't any school (that helped), but also because summer was a time to do things.  Vacations, the beach, museums, all of these things awaited in the glorious months of June, July and August. However, I think the one thing I probably looked forawrd to the most was summer camp.  I was in the Boy Scouts from ages 11-14, and nothing was better than summer camp.  It was a week of swiming, horse back riding and card playing.  (We played a lot of spades.) So here's a list of some local summer camps that are worth checking out: Camp ACAC Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Phillies Baseball Camp Philly Point Guard Camp Westtown School Summer Sessions Other camps …

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Patch Picks: Books

Here's a list of books to check out if you need something to read.

For this week's Patch Picks I am going to do something a little different.  Usually, this is a list of local stores that can help with a timely task.  In the past, I've done things like "Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl" and "Best Places to Buy Flowers for Valentine's." Well, today I am going to make a list of my favorite books that aren't necessarily on the beaten path.  These are "reads" I've enjoyed and recommend if you're looking for something a little different.  All of these can be found at the West Chester Library, and if they don't have it, you can order it through the Chester County Library System. 1. IV, by Chuck Klosterman Chuck Klosterman is one of my favorite writers.  He takes pop culture and elevates it to the level of …

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Patch Picks: Boutiques

We give a rundown of some of the local boutiques in the West Chester Area

West Chester prides itself on providing people with options.  The borough has tons of places to eat, great things to do and plenty of shopping.  West Chester also has tons of boutiques for people looking for something extra special. Here's a list of some of what the town has to offer.  Now, it's not comprehensive, but hopefully it might provide some guidance on your next shopping excursion. Patch Picks: Boutiques

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Patch Picks: Places to Volunteer

Looking to do some good? Here are some local organizations looking for volunteers.

There are plenty of charitable organizations in the West Chester Area, and the thing they could use the most is you.  Volunteers.  So if you're looking to do some good and help out here's a list of just a couple of the places around town that could use your help.

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