Story and photos by Murray Schneider They came to the Sunnyside, to Dorothy W. Erskine Park. They came to remember Jane Bresnick, who died seven years ago, at 45, after a prolonged struggle with breast cancer. They came to remember her on her Yahrzeit, the annual Jewish remembrance of a loved one or a friend. […]
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Another from the April 1st pile
We don’t know who posted this notice on the empty Chenery Park restaurant space on April 1st, but kudos to them for a good April Fool’s prank. As you can tell from the amusement park story posted earlier, we’re clearing out some of the April 1st stories that built up in our mail box here at the Glen Park […]
Highland Bridge fence update
According to Grace Moore at SFDPW, the fencing installation has been delayed. They anticipate work beginning summer, 2016, and will send more info when she has it. Apparently the contractor is waiting on materials.
Amusement Park could replace farmers market
By Bonnee Waldstein With the collapse of the farmers’ market this year, the BART parking lot has been empty on weekends. In addition to providing fresh produce, baked goods, etc. it used to be a great gathering place for the neighborhood. That could soon change with the preliminary plan for a weekend amusement park […]
SFMTA Parking Update
San Francisco’s Residential Parking Permit Program Wants to Hear from You 11 Community Workshops Scheduled For May & June 2016 The SFMTA is seeking public engagement and input to update and improve San Francisco’s Residential Parking Permit program. The program has been largely unchanged for 40 years, even as San Francisco has changed considerably. The […]
Glen Park Crime Report March 14 -26, 2016
Monday, March 14th, 2016 Nothing to report from Glen Park. Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 04:40pm 200 Blk Randall Stolen Motorcycle Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 Nothing to report from Glen Park. Thursday, March 17th, 2016 10:30am Unit Blk Chenery Burglary Friday, March 18th, 2016 08:29am Randall/Chenery Traffic Collision 12:00pm Unit Blk Mateo Stolen Vehicle Saturday, March […]
Glen Park Elementary artwork on display
Glen Park Association president Michael Rice recently attended the Minnesota Project (as in Street) to see the galleries in the newly renovated space. One gallery featured works from the SFartsEd program in the public schools, which he pronounced “some of best in the building.” Chief among them, these from the 3rd grade at Glen Park Elementary. […]
Fairmount Elementary Shared Schoolyard
The Shared Schoolyard Project. Join neighbors, families, Supervisor Mark Farrell, and the Shared Schoolyard Project on Saturday, April 9 from 11am-1pm for an exciting event at Fairmount Elementary School to celebrate the opening of the schoolyard for the public to use on the weekends. This event will feature a variety of community organizations, activities for all […]
Intersection update
March 31, 2016 Hi everyone, Last week, crews began construction on the northeast (former Citibank building) corner and removed the part of the sidewalk that will be rebuilt. Landscapers have continued to plant between Elk and Diamond. They should be done by the end of this week (4/1). This week, we have been addressing a […]
A sinkhole on Swiss Street
This sinkhole is on Swiss St. at Surrey. No word yet on when it appeared or what the cause was – or what’s under it.