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The RadioShack at 1841 Polk St. will close permanently at the end of the day this Friday.
Food & Drinks in ...
The rock-and-roll themed seafood restaurant will officially open its doors this Saturday.
Retail & Industry in ...
From cosmetology to bartending, a wide variety of jobs are waiting to be filled in the affluent commercial district.
The international frozen yogurt franchise occupied the storefront for the past four years.
The concept, imported from Japan, will test players' wits to solve puzzles and escape a room.
A new owner will take over the gallery and framing shop.
A Conditional Use application has been filed to allow the wireless provider to move into the 1841 Polk St. space.
The European electric car had to be modified to be street-legal for this test.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Three potential designs for the alley have been presented, with work to begin early next year.
Vintage photos combined with modern day shots show how the neighborhood has evolved.
The bar and restaurant on Broadway at Polk has closed after less than two years in business.
From complex murals to quirky tags, Polk boasts a wide range of street art and artists.
After a few touch-ups, the independently owned shop is back to business as usual.
The massive transit improvement project, which will run through 2018, has awarded an initial construction contract.
Politics & Govt in ...
We've rounded up all the planned and proposed construction projects that will change the face of Polk Street for the next five years.
Star Glass will cease operations later this month, following 92 years at its current location at 1616 Pacific Ave.
A new mixed-use space that will include a grocery store and restaurant has been approved for 1650 Polk St.
With three new establishments moving in, some neighbors are concerned about the balance of Polk's offerings.
The spot plans to offer 40 beers on tap and "creative comfort food."
The "Northern California comfort cafe" is scheduled to open by late July.
A friendly face from one of Polk's favorite watering holes shares her thoughts on the neighborhood.
The fast-casual sandwich shop opened this past Friday.
It'll be the second SF location for the California-based health-food franchise.
Community & Society in ...
The co-owner of one of Polk Street's hidden gems shares his thoughts on the neighborhood.
Plans have been filed that could see the popular late-night diner demolished.
CrawlSF is organizing the day drinking event on upper Polk Street.
The driver of the motorcycle is reportedly conscious and alert, while traffic is snarled in the area as crews work to clear the scene.
The Cultural Action Network will host a rally today on the steps of City Hall to fight for tenants rights and housing affordability.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
At approximately 4:10pm, a turning Powell/Hyde cable car struck a car that was pulled over on the corner of Hyde & Jackson.
Parks & Nature in ...
This week saw a public hearing on final plans to remove 193 trees and plant 401 new ones.
The Lower Polk Neighbors met on Wednesday to discuss a wide range of matters for the bustling commercial district.
With its current space slated for redevelopment, the Polk Street gym will reopen on Sutter as HIT Fit SF.
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