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Upcoming meetings: Park Presidio Greenbelt discussion, New designs for GG Park Dog Park

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Sarah B.

There are two neighborhood meetings coming up that you may want to check out: Presidio Greenbelt Community Meeting | Thursday, July 12 @ 6pm Richmond Recreation Center, 251 18th Avenue Supervisor Sandra Fewer has secured a starting budget of $50,000… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park, Parks, Pets
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Piano amid peonies: “Flower Piano” is back at the Botanical Garden starting Thursday

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Sarah B.

On Thursday, the fourth annual Flower Piano event will kick off at the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park. The unique event features pianos throughout the outdoor gardens, luring amateurs and professionals alike to tickle the ivories. From… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park, Live Music

Photos: New mural painted on exterior of Frank McCoppin Elementary

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Sarah B.

A new mural was just completed on the exterior wall of Frank McCoppin Elementary School, located on 6th Avenue near Balboa. The mural has an Asian-American theme, and was the result of a collaboration between the school and the Asian… Continue Reading →

Art, Schools
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Coming soon: An updated Park Presidio & Geary intersection

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Sarah B.

You may have noticed some work beginning at the intersection of Park Presidio/Highway 1 and Geary Boulevard. It’s the beginning of the Geary at Park Presidio Improvements Project from the SFMTA, designed to “provide a safer and more inviting environment… Continue Reading →

Muni, Transportation
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After 24 years, Katia’s on Balboa closes (but will re-open!), adding to troubling trend of commercial vacancies along corridor

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Sarah B.

Reader Derek tipped us off to the closing of Katia’s Russian Tea Room at 600 5th Ave. According to a Yelper, it sounds like the restaurant closed at the end of May. Katia’s served dinner Wednesday’s through Sunday’s, and specialized… Continue Reading →

Business
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Neighbors startled awake on Tuesday by DEA raid on 5th Ave

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Sarah B.

On Tuesday, neighbors on 5th Avenue had an early morning wake up call around 6am thanks to a DEA raid on a house between Geary and Anza. Federal agents were at the house to execute a search warrant. They were… Continue Reading →

Crime
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Photos around the neighborhood

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Sarah B.

It’s been awhile since we stopped in to check out the Richmond District group on Flickr, but as usual, there is an interesting assortment of pics from around the neighborhood. Here are a few highlights – enjoy! (Just hover or… Continue Reading →

Photos
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Food news: “Pearl” finally opens; Fiorella team to open new cocktail bar “Violet’s Tavern”

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Sarah B.

Pizzetta 211 and Fiorella are two very popular restaurants in the neighborhood; residents clearly have a thing for pizza and Italian fare. Now, the owners of those two hot spots have embarked on new ventures in the neighborhood. Pearl |… Continue Reading →

Business, Food

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