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COVID-19

Glen Park’s outdoor restaurant spaces start to come down

October 2, 2023 by Elizabeth Weise

Outdoor dining is going away (for the most part) in Glen Park, after the City ended easy COVID-era rules that allowed restaurants to build outdoor dining areas in parking places in front of their doors. Glen Park gained four outdoor eating spaces during the height of the COVID emergency, at Tekka House, Higher Grounds, La […]

Filed Under: Businesses, COVID-19, Featured, Uncategorized

GPA Quarterly Meeting Jan. 28

January 14, 2021 by Glen Park Association

You’re invited to the virtual Glen Park Association Winter Meeting! Thursday, January 28, 2021, 7:00 pm Participation via Zoom – Register here for the link. Agenda Glen Park Association officer election You must be a Glen Park Association member to vote. Candidate slate: President: Hilary Schiraldi Vice President: Heather World Treasurer: Dennis Mullen Communications secretary: […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Events, Glen Park Association, Meeting announcement, Rafael Mandelman, Uncategorized

Hoodline: Alemany Farmers’ Market has become free COVID-19 testing site

November 17, 2020 by Joe Kukura

Editor’s note: With the spike in COVID-19 cases in San Francisco and California statewide, and a rollback to more restrictive public health measures, it’s welcome news for Glen Park that, as of today, we have free coronavirus testing nearby. Read the details here.

Filed Under: COVID-19, Featured, Uncategorized

Glen Park businesses profiled coping with pandemic

November 9, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

SF Gate has done a then-and-now appraisal of Glen Park businesses to gauge the impact on them of COVID-19. For us residents, it highlights the continuing need for us to support our local merchants—those featured in this story—and all our others. https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf-neighborhoods/article/We-interviewed-5-SF-businesses-2-weeks-before-the-15689709.php?cmpid=gsa-sfgate-result    

Filed Under: COVID-19, Neighborhood, Uncategorized

NYTimes catches up with SOTA students on cross-country bike trip

August 27, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/16/sports/cycling/coronavirus-protests-masks-biking.html?smid=em-share Ross Mantle for the New York Times Back in the early days of the pandemic, it still seemed possible to carry out plans for activities and travels that had taken months of meticulous planning and eager anticipation. That was the case in a story in the Glen Park News of Spring 2020, p.11. A […]

Filed Under: Biking, COVID-19, Uncategorized

Geoffrey Gallegos: Glen Park’s 7 o’clock trumpet serenader

August 14, 2020 by Murray Schneider

  If you’ve stopped in Glen Park at 7 pm and heard the haunting strains of a trumpet and wondered where they came from, it’s Geoffrey Gallegos playing on his front steps over on Congo Street. He’s been playing almost every night since early April to honor essential workers — teachers, grocery clerks, public transit […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Uncategorized Tagged With: Editor's Pick

Local gym ready to open — but when will it?

August 3, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

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 and Fitness, also on Chenery Street; and Sol […]

Filed Under: Businesses, COVID-19, Editor's Pick, Featured, Uncategorized Tagged With: Editor's Pick

Glen Park News Online

July 13, 2020 by Gail Bensinger

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 concern for the volunteer delivery squad who usually leave copies on residents’ doorsteps, we decided to forego the paper […]

Filed Under: COVID-19

With COVID, cones are a no-no, but Mitchell’s Ice Cream is still dishing the good stuff

July 5, 2020 by Murray Schneider

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 dairy on 29th and grazed their cows on Red Rock Hill just above what’s now Glen Canyon Park. In 1953 their […]

Filed Under: Businesses, COVID-19, Editor's Pick, Uncategorized Tagged With: Editor's Pick

Bus-only lanes coming to Glen Park

July 3, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

Filed Under: COVID-19, Featured, SFMTA, Transit, Uncategorized

J Church Change

July 1, 2020 by Heather World

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 the tunnel and above ground, as explained on the website and excerpted here:   Our subway system moves our highest volumes of […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Muni, SFMTA

Chenery Slow Street a little shorter than originally planned, still quite popular

June 19, 2020 by Elizabeth Weise

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 COVID-19 pandemic but life on the streets doesn’t always play out exactly as it’s depicted on the City’s […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, SFMTA, Uncategorized

A Long Time to Kneel: Neighborhood Vigil for George Floyd

June 10, 2020 by Nicole Brand

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 to do. To kneel for that long you must make a conscious effort. To kneel […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Editor's Pick, Glen Canyon Park, race and racial justice Tagged With: Editor's Pick

Silent Vigil for George Floyd

June 6, 2020 by Karen Baker

Please join Glen Park neighbors at a silent vigil this Monday, June 8 from 5 – 6pm in the ballpark of Glen Canyon (Elk Street & Chenery). Monday marks the two week anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. We will gather at 5pm, standing six feet apart; at 5:30pm we will kneel and hold silence for […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Meeting announcement, race and racial justice, Uncategorized

“Slow Streets” program rolls out on Chenery Street

May 29, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

As of this morning, and for the duration of the pandemic, Chenery Street from Elk Street to Brompton Avenue is closed to through traffic, in order to facilitate walking with social distancing. Through traffic by local residents needing access is permitted. Below is the statement by SFMTA: “The SFMTA announced the Slow Streets Program back […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Safety, SFMTA, traffic, Uncategorized

Glen Park is open for business — Update May 26, 2020

May 26, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

San Francisco is taking a cautious approach to opening our local economy.  While California counties are entering Phase 2 of the shutdown in full force, in which barbershops and hair salons may open, San Francisco has opted out of reopening certain businesses, and is going much more slowly.  However, a new Shared Spaces Program, brought […]

Filed Under: Businesses, COVID-19, Featured 2, Uncategorized

Two months in: Reminiscing about Glen Park during the lock down

May 17, 2020 by Murray Schneider

Two months ago, on March 17, San Francisco went on lockdown when the City ordered residents to shelter in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Long-time Glen Park News writer Murray Schneider spent some time over the past few weeks using the time to revisit sites he’s written about over the past decade. There’s […]

Filed Under: Baseball, Canyon Market, COVID-19, dogs, Editor's Pick, Gardening, Glen Canyon Park, Glen Park News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Editor's Pick

Pedestrians Prioritized on Chenery

May 16, 2020 by Heather World

Chenery Street from Brompton to Elk will be closed to outside traffic starting as soon as this week, though the true timeline is still unknown. The partial closure is part of a second wave of Slow Streets, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s effort to give pedestrians and bicyclists more room at the expense of […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, SFMTA

Where’s Glen Park Elementary? That’s easy

May 14, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

Like many San Franciscans, I’ve been taking the *golden opportunity* presented by the pandemic to do some exploring close to home. A good place to start was Bernal Heights park, which is nearby and which I’d surprisingly never visited before. Armed with a map and walking tour directions (details below), my husband and I made […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Editor's Pick, Featured, Neighborhood, Schools, Uncategorized Tagged With: Editor's Pick

SFMTA Slow Streets Initiative

May 7, 2020 by Heather World

Tired of the sidewalk dance required for six feet of distance between you and your neighbors? SFMTA is rolling out a Slow Streets initiative, which is meant to limit traffic on a handful of streets so pedestrians and bicyclists can pass each other more freely and safely using the road. This is not a destination […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Safety, SFMTA

Town Hall on COVID-19 resources with Supervisor Mandelman and Assemblymember Chiu

April 21, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

The Glen Park Association is proud to co-host the upcoming joint town hall with Assemblymember David Chiu and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman! They’ll be discussing K-12 education, navigating childcare, support for workers & small businesses, and Q&A!   Please RSVP here and submit your questions here. The details for the town hall are as follows: Virtual Town Hall […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, David Chiu, Featured 2, Glen Park Association, Meeting announcement, Rafael Mandelman, Uncategorized

Update: Glen Park is open for essential business – April 19, 2020

April 19, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

(Photos: Bonnee Waldstein) Today’s Alert SF: Covering your face with a cloth or mask is now required while in essential businesses & public spaces in SF: www.sf.gov Since our last post on local business hours, there’s been a mandatory tightening of hours of operation for groceries. Some other businesses that remain open have opted to reduce […]

Filed Under: Businesses, COVID-19, Featured, Uncategorized

Bears in GP

April 18, 2020 by Heather World

Thanks to Marian Dalere for the photo and the street artist fnnch for the reminder that life is sweet even when it’s hard. (Check out the fnnch bird on 30th Street as well)

Filed Under: COVID-19, Uncategorized

Pet Daycare and Boarding Facility Offers FREE Day of Doggie Daycare

April 15, 2020 by pet camp/glen park news staff

“Let’s not go out and play,” said no dog ever. The closure of San Francisco dog parks means many of dog’s favorite activities have become impossible and as much as an on-leash walk is fun, there is no way it makes up for a romp in the park. In an effort to help stir crazy dogs—and their […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Featured, pets

Shopping in the Age of a Public Health Emergency

April 13, 2020 by Murray Schneider

The morning chill was still upon Glen Park on the morning of March 24, when the line started forming outside of Canyon Market. By 6:50 a.m. shoppers over age 65 began queueing up outside, in the second week of the market’s 7–8 a.m. senior citizen shopping hour. Wearing a French beret, a puffy coat and […]

Filed Under: Canyon Market, COVID-19

Glen Park Responds to COVID Crisis

April 9, 2020 by Gail Bensinger

Dear Readers, This story is from the front page of the Spring 2020 Glen Park News. Due to COVID-19, there will not be a printed edition of the Spring 2020 News. We will be highlighting articles from the paper over the coming weeks, and you can read the full paper online here. -Glen Park News Editors […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Editor's Pick Tagged With: Editor's Pick

From the Editors of the Print Edition of the Glen Park News

April 7, 2020 by Glen Park News Print Edition Editors

Unprecedented. We hear that word a lot in this era of the COVID-19 pandemic. The unprecedented shutdown of businesses. The unprecedented closure of schools. The unprecedented forced distancing of neighbors, co-workers, friends, family members and other loved ones. The unprecedented quick spike in unemployment and free-fall of the stock market. The unprecedented run on toilet […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Glen Park News

Resource list for help during COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place

April 5, 2020 by betsy eddy

Here are resources to help in our current world-wide crisis. The resources are gathered from various sources including information from Senator Scott Wiener, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, the City of San Francisco and other sources. There is a section entitled – Businesses and Services in Diamond Heights open during Shelter-in-place. Click the following link for Resource […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Diamond Heights, Uncategorized

We’re all in this together — a message from Sen. Wiener

March 28, 2020 by State Senator Scott Wiener

Senator Wiener has some reflections and helpful advice on taking care of your mental health during this time of social distancing. Read the newsletter here

Filed Under: COVID-19, Featured, Scott Wiener, Uncategorized

D8 Newsletter – COVID 19 Update (March 26)

March 27, 2020 by RAFAEL MANDELMAN

Here’s the latest update from Supervisor Mandelman. Read the newsletter here.

Filed Under: COVID-19, Featured, Rafael Mandelman, Uncategorized

Close to home: Glen Canyon Park

March 25, 2020 by Harvey Steiman

(Editor’s note: Are you a photographer, poet, or essayist — or have you become one in the last couple of weeks? Our neighborhood website would like to provide a creative outlet for you! Send submissions to news@glenparkassociation.org. We will publish your photos and observations about life in the age of Coronavirus, subject to editorial review. This […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Featured, Glen Canyon Park

Glen Park is open for (essential) business

March 23, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

Glen Park looks deserted these days.  Still, many essential services are available.  Best to stay as close to home as possible, avoid the crowds, and support our local merchants. Below is a list of businesses in Glen Park that are open and their current hours of operation.  Will be updated as we get new information. […]

Filed Under: Businesses, COVID-19, Featured

Sunday morning — no, it’s Wednesday afternoon

March 19, 2020 by Marian Dalere

Photos by Marian Dalere

Filed Under: COVID-19, Editor's Pick, Uncategorized Tagged With: Editor's Pick

Bird & Beckett featured in SF Chronicle

March 18, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

Our local bookstore got a shout out from the Chronicle’s Heather Knight Wednesday. Read it here.

Filed Under: Bird and Beckett, COVID-19

Senior Hour at Canyon Market

March 18, 2020 by Janet Tarlov at Canyon Market

We’re trying to get the word out that we are reserving our first hour of business (7-8am) for people 65 and older to shop every day at Canyon Market, starting tomorrow while the shelter in place order is in effect. Our senior discount policy will be in effect in addition to the regular Monday/Wednesday/Friday discount […]

Filed Under: COVID-19

COVID-19: Ingleside Police Station closes for cleaning after officers potentially exposed

March 17, 2020 by Joe Eskanazi

Read Mission Local’s post here: COVID-19: Ingleside Police Station closes for cleaning after officers potentially exposed

Filed Under: COVID-19, SFPD, Uncategorized

Saturday night life takes a hit in Glen Park

March 14, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

Photos by Bonnee Waldstein The usual weekend hustle and bustle of folks enjoying a Saturday night in the neighborhood was nowhere to be seen tonight.  The village was eerily quiet.  The only establishment that seemed to be thriving was Canyon Market, which experienced a surge of shoppers all day and into the evening. The obvious […]

Filed Under: Bird and Beckett, Businesses, COVID-19, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Featured, Uncategorized Tagged With: Editor's Pick

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Photos and Fun courtesy of the Glen Park Library!
It was a great turnout at the Glen Park Library Open House on Saturday May 17th!

Thank you to all who attended and a big thank you to Glen Park Branch Library Manager Darren Heiber and his staff for a fantastic day!! 🙌🏽

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Photos and Fun courtesy of the Glen Park Library! 
It was a great turnout at the Glen Park Library Open House on Saturday May 17th!

Thank you to all who attended and a big thank you to Glen Park Branch Library Manager Darren Heiber and his staff for a fantastic day!! 🙌🏽

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Qi Gong & Tai Chi Thursdays at the Glen Park Rec Center!

Thursdays 2:00PM - 2:45PM
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Led by led by Ashima Sarin

Beginners and All Levels of Mobility Are Welcome! It’s FREE and drop-in!

(There will be no class the second half of June and July)

📍Glen Park Rec Center, 70 Elk Street

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Qi Gong & Tai Chi Thursdays at the Glen Park Rec Center!

Thursdays  2:00PM - 2:45PM 
Room #1
Led by led by Ashima Sarin

Beginners and All Levels of Mobility Are Welcome! It’s FREE and drop-in! 

(There will be no class the second half of June and July)

📍Glen Park Rec Center, 70 Elk Street 

QUESTIONS? CALL 415-239-4007
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