Photos by David Law, White Horse Productions.
Joe’s Ice Cream Celebrates 60th Anniversary
The year was 1959 when Joe Politz opened the original Joe’s Ice Cream on the corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue. Sixty years later, he was on hand to celebrate its milestone birthday with the current owners, Sean and Alice Kim, who bought the store in 2012.
Survey Counts Scores of Empty Storefronts in the Richmond
Some commercial corridors in the Richmond District are riddled with empty storefronts. A new survey by the Richmond Review newspaper shows that the majority of them have been empty for more than a year.
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Joe’s Ice Cream Celebrates 60 Years
Editor: Joe’s Ice Cream is preparing for our 60th Anniversary and we have a fun day planned. The event is Saturday, April 13 starting at 11:30 a.m. at 5420 Geary Blvd. […]
Family-Owned Business Celebrates 70th Birthday
In an out-sourcing economy where it seems just about everything, including major appliances, is made cheap, Noriega Furniture stands firm on a commitment to quality and customer service. And it has been that way for the past 70 years.
Other Avenues Food Co-op Honored as Sunset District’s Small Business of the Year
Members of the Other Avenues Food Co-op celebrate after the Outer Judah Street business was named “small business
of the year” by District 4 Supervisor Katy Tang.
Merchants celebrate!
The Greater Geary Boulevard Merchants’ Association held its 25th annual luncheon at the Hotel Kabuki on May 23 to honor local merchants and first responders who have contributed to the welfare of the community.
Woman earns prestigious award
Richmond District resident Hannah Jones has earned a prestigious George Award from her alma mater, Pepperdine University.
Thom’s Fresh Organics store to close
Thom’s Fresh Organics market on Geary Boulevard is shutting its doors at the
end of February.
Merchants – Marjan Philhour
Over the past two months, the Balboa Village Merchants Association (BVMA) has been
exploring the idea of a “Balboa Village Passport,” a neighborhood loyalty program.
Top of the Line!
Arnie Davis, the owner of Davis Foot Comfort Center (above), received a commendation from the city of San Francisco on Oct. 3 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his custom shoe store in the Sunset District.
Commentary – Marjan Philhour
We’ve grown from 10 to more than 40 merchants and sponsored a
number of projects focused on building community in the Outer Richmond.
Assembly – Phil Ting
… my bill will grant five new liquor
licenses per year, for five years, to San Francisco.
Best Buy out; 3 new buildings coming to mall
Although the location, at one of the busiest intersections in the City, might appear to be a
highly profitable one, it seems this was not the case for Best Buy.
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