Kid’s Corner
by Sarah Kliban Welcome to Kids Corner! THD wants to hear from kids in the neighborhood! If you’d like to ask a question, or you’re a kid and want to…
January 2025
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Honoring Dr. Howard Thurman. We’re still here!
by Carol Verburg As The Semaphore went to press, a celebration was in the works to honor one of Telegraph Hill’s most distinguished residents. Dr. Howard Thurman is known worldwide…
District 3 Supervisor’s Report
by Supervisor Aaron Peskin PRESIDENT PESKIN’S BIG BALLOT BREAKDOWN This November, for the first time in San Francisco history, we will elect a mayor at the same time that we…
Wassamatta You?
by Charles Versaggi Conceived in Sicily and born in the U.S. in 1946, four months after Japan surrendered to the Allied Powers, I began my life’s journey as the first-born…
New Members Welcomed Happily
by Kim Pendleton and Greta Alexander On July 30th, THD hosted a New Members Happy Hour—well, it lasted more than an hour— at the Waystone Wine Bar on Powell Street. We’ve…
Treasurer’s Report
by Peter Stevens My theory of neighborhood investment includes both capital improvements and social vibrancy initiatives. We want to create beautiful spaces and opportunities for people to enjoy those spaces….
Art, Life, and Revelation
by Carol Verburg As I write this, I’m poised on the diving board, far from ready to plunge in. When you read this, I’ll have sunk or swum. I’ll have…
Waterfront Report
by Greg Chiampou, Committee Co-Chair WHOSE WATERFRONT? The Port of San Francisco holds monthly public Advisory Committee and Port Commission meetings, addressing Port land use, leasing, and development projects—topics that…
Transportation Report
by Howard Wong, AIA, Committee Chair TRANSIT UPDATES: SOME POSITIVES Exploring cities, sights, neighborhoods, and outskirts via public transit seems more revealing than by car—whether by reliable full transit coverage…
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