In a pandemic, when it comes to working out in a gym to stay fit or practicing yoga in a studio, we’re on our own. Glen Park has been lucky to have had several options close by. For example, there's Synced Pilates on Chenery Street; Sunrise Health … Read More about Local gym ready to open — but when will it?
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Bernal Cut Newsletter
GP blog editor's note: some day we will figure out how to post this newsletter so it looks as lovely … Read More... about Bernal Cut Newsletter
Greenway Meeting
Hello friends and supporters of the Glen Park Greenway, Here’s some great news about the Glen … Read More... about Greenway Meeting
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Scavenger Hunt
First Noe Valley Scavenger Hunt! Resilient Noe Valley has a special treat for you - Noe Valley resident Andrew Keeler has created a magical Scavenger Hunt sure to keep the family busy for hours! His … Read More... about Scavenger Hunt
Quick-acting neighbors save chickens, bees after vandalism at SOTA farm
Vandals destroyed a chicken coop atop Diamond Heights at the ECOSF student farm by the School of the Arts and smashed an adjacent beehive earlier this month. The eight fowl —seven hens and one … Read More... about Quick-acting neighbors save chickens, bees after vandalism at SOTA farm
Documentary film nourishes heart and soul
Here in Glen Park, artists and creative types of all kinds have found welcoming arms and an environment that nurtures their spirit. One of them is Anne Flatté, 51, a documentary filmmaker … Read More... about Documentary film nourishes heart and soul
Touch-Free Travel on BART
BART is working district-wide to eliminate the sales of paper BART tickets at all BART stations by the end of 2020. Crews just completed the transition to Clipper at the Glen Park BART Station as the … Read More... about Touch-Free Travel on BART
Public Safety Mtg July 30
For its summer quarterly meeting, the Glen Park Association has joined the Diamond Heights Community Association and Upper Noe Neighbors to present an area-wide meeting: Public Safety: Where We are … Read More... about Public Safety Mtg July 30
Glen Park News Online
For the second issue in a row, the Glen Park News appears on-line only, due to the coronavirus. With many of our drop-off points (including the library) closed or open for take-out only, and out of … Read More... about Glen Park News Online
Hams, Quads, Glutes get a workout in Glen Park
If you need a reason to be grateful to live in Glen Park during a pandemic, just think of all the opportunities you have to get in shape, or keep in shape, at absolutely no cost. Just put your mask … Read More... about Hams, Quads, Glutes get a workout in Glen Park
With COVID, cones are a no-no, but Mitchell’s Ice Cream is still dishing the good stuff
Photos by Linda Mitchell Many things have changed about the legendary Mitchell’s Ice Cream in its years at 688 San Jose Avenue, but never the quality. In 1860 Edward and Margaret Mitchell ran a … Read More... about With COVID, cones are a no-no, but Mitchell’s Ice Cream is still dishing the good stuff
Bus-only lanes coming to Glen Park
J Church Change
MUNI rail service will resume in August, but the J Church will stop at Market Street, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. The shortened route is meant to speed service in … Read More... about J Church Change
Shots fired in Glen Park village on Thursday night
Thursday evening at 6:15 p.m., San Francisco police officers responded to the area of Wilder and Diamond on a report of shots being fired. As a result of their investigation, they determined two … Read More... about Shots fired in Glen Park village on Thursday night
A man and his dog, lifelong residents of Glen Park
With an average life span of 83.7 years and the most centenarians per capita on the planet, Okinawans are touted and envied for their longevity. Not only for humans, but maybe even dogs, as evidenced … Read More... about A man and his dog, lifelong residents of Glen Park
Bikeshare Dock Coming
A bikeshare dock on Arlington Street at Roanoke will appear as early as next Monday, after the city approved the permit at a June 12 engineering hearing of the San Francisco Metropolitan … Read More... about Bikeshare Dock Coming
Bus-only lanes may be coming to O’Shaughnessy, Bosworth — MTA wants your comments
Editor's Note: Many people are leaving messages in the Comments section below. If you want to tell readers of the Glen Park News how you feel, that's the right thing to do. But if you want to tell … Read More... about Bus-only lanes may be coming to O’Shaughnessy, Bosworth — MTA wants your comments
Chenery Slow Street a little shorter than originally planned, still quite popular
Fifteen swaths of street in San Francisco have so far been blocked off to create Slow Streets where people on foot and bicycles can more easily share the space. It’s part of the city’s response to the … Read More... about Chenery Slow Street a little shorter than originally planned, still quite popular
Bernal Cut Bretheren
The most recent Bernal Cut newsletter is here! This month's work party on the east side is June 20. Work party planned soon for the west side. … Read More... about Bernal Cut Bretheren
A Long Time to Kneel: Neighborhood Vigil for George Floyd
On June 8, two weeks after the murder of George Floyd, we met at the park, and at 5:30 we all knelt for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. It’s a long time to kneel. It’s not a natural, comfortable thing … Read More... about A Long Time to Kneel: Neighborhood Vigil for George Floyd