Category Archives: Cortland

It Is Gone: Old Bernal Heights Library Mural Painted Over

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

After a long and difficult community-focused mediation process, followed by additional delays triggered by opponents, the old Bernal Library mural was finally painted over today. Next steps? Artist Ruben Rude will begin painting the Moultrie-side portion of the mural. Precita Eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cortland, Politics | 45 Comments

Eji’s Ethiopian Joining the 331 Cortland Marketplace

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

That available space in the glamorous 331 Cortland marketplace is no longer available. Eji’s Ethiopan will be moving in soon: We are proud to announce a new vendor at 331 Cortland who will be joining the marketplace in early October, just a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cortland, Food and Drink, New Stuff | 9 Comments

The Stray Bar Brunch: PBR, Football, and Free Hot Dogs

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

If it fills you with existential dread to contemplate the idea of spending yet another Sunday brunch nibbling on free-range organic buttermilk pancakes while chatting idly about the latest New York Times Magazine cover story, you’ll be pleased to know … Continue reading →

Posted in Cortland, Food and Drink, Sports | 5 Comments

Billboard Saga Part XXIII: Pro-Life Billboard Removed, Yet Hacked Again. Again.

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Okay, follow along… As of this morning, the controversial pro-life billboard on Cortland that was hacked, then replaced, then hacked again, and replaced again, has now been removed completely. So the billboard is gone, but it has nevertheless been hacked … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Cortland | 73 Comments

UPDATED: Bernal Fathers Propose Happy “Manbaby” Billboard Alternative

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Against the backdrop of the recent pro-life billboard hacking excitement on Cortland Avenue, Neighbor Chris joined forces with a few other Bernal dads to propose a new billboard design that would be a refreshing alternative: These are anxious times, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cortland, Politics | 18 Comments

Pro-Life Billboard in Bernal Heights Replaced, Then Defaced Again (Rather Tastelessly)

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

There’s been a lively but considerate debate taking place in  the Bernalwood comment thread about the efficacy and ethics of the original Cortland pro-life billboard hack. In the meantime, however, CBS Outdoor replaced the hacked billboard image with a brand-new version … Continue reading →

Posted in Cortland, Politics | 28 Comments

Memo to the Dude Who Drove This Old Jeep Up Cortland While Wearing a Leather Football Helmet

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

Does anyone know this guy? I spotted him cruising down Cortland on Saturday afternoon. If you know him, please pass along this message: “WELL DONE, SIR!” PHOTO: Telstar Logistics

Posted in Cars, Celebrity, Cortland | 8 Comments

Foodie Wanted: Space Opening Up in 331 Cortland Marketplace

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Neighbor Paul, of Paulie’s Pickle fame, tips Bernalwood that there’s a space opening up soon inside the fabulous 331 Cortland Marketplace. He passed along this email from 331 manager Debra Resnik: Our retail culinary incubator (located at 331 Cortland, Bernal … Continue reading →

Posted in Cortland, Food and Drink, Real Estate | 19 Comments

Controversial Bernal Library Mural Cloaked in New Controversy

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Just like Lindsay Lohan, the proposal to create a new mural for the Bernal Heights Library has a talent for attracting controversy. Right now, the library is covered in scaffolding and repainting was supposed to have started this week. Instead, … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Art, Cortland | 77 Comments

Fashion Report: Photos from the 2012 Summer Solstice Stroll

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

Cortland was the place to see and be seen last night, as the Citizens of Bernal Heights took to the street during the 2012 Summer Solstice Stroll. Photojournalist Adrian Mendoza was on the scene, and he filed these stylish photos … Continue reading →

Posted in Cortland, Events, Merchants | 5 Comments

The 2012 Summer Solstice Stroll on Cortland, TOMORROW

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Tens of thousands of years ago, an ancient tribe of druids gathered in the area that we now know of as Cortlandia for an annual event to mark the longest day of the year. During this yearly ceremony, our proto-Bernalese … Continue reading →

Posted in Cortland, Events, Merchants | 2 Comments

Beer and Wine Now on the Menu at Progressive Grounds

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

To some, this will certainly represent progress: you can now enjoy a glass of beer or wine with your lunch at venerable Cortland Street cafe Progressive Grounds. Technically speaking, you could enjoy the same with your morning bagel, starting at … Continue reading →

Posted in Cortland, Food and Drink | 1 Comment

Work Begins (and Artists Wanted) for New Bernal Library Mural

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

If you visited Cortland Street this weekend, you might have noticed the new scaffolding that surrounds the Bernal Heights Branch Library. The remuraling of the library is now set to get underway: The waiting is over! Implementation of Phase One … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Cortland, Infrastructure | 9 Comments