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CORTLAND AVENUE: THE MAIN STREET THAT TIME COULDN’T TAME
CORTLAND AVENUE: THE MAIN STREET THAT TIME COULDN’T TAME A Portrait of Bernal Heights, San Francisco There are streets in San Francisco that shimmer with...
Exploring the Bayshore Corridor
Exploring the Bayshore Corridor: Bernal Heights’ Industrial-Chic Gateway The Bayshore Corridor represents a unique intersection of San Francisco’s gritty industrial past and its modern residential...
Precita Park: The Quiet Heart of Bernal Heights
Precita Park: The Quiet Heart of Bernal Heights Precita Park has anchored its corner of San Francisco since 1894. More than just open grass and...
Frequently Asked Questions: Bernal Connect Directory
Frequently Asked Questions: Bernal Connect Directory What is Bernal Connect? Bernal Connect is a specialized digital directory and community resource dedicated to the Bernal Heights...
A Guide to Green Spaces in Bernal Heights
YOUR GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD A Guide to Green Spaces in Bernal Heights Tucked into one of San Francisco’s most beloved neighborhoods, Bernal Heights punches well above...
A Local SEO Guide for Bernal Heights Businesses
Capturing the “Near Me” Market: A Local SEO Guide for Bernal Heights Businesses For businesses along Cortland Avenue and throughout the Bernal Heights neighborhood, the...
Top-Rated Coffee Shops in Bernal Heights Neighborhood
Top-Rated Coffee Shops in Bernal Heights Neighborhood Whether you are a local resident or just taking a scenic detour to the top of Bernal Hill,...
Your Gateway to the 94110: The Bernal Heights Business Directory
Your Gateway to the 94110: The Bernal Heights Business Directory Bernal Heights is more than a scenic San Francisco neighborhood; it is a powerhouse of...
Exploring the Mission Bernal Corridor
Exploring the Mission Bernal Corridor: San Francisco’s Vibrant Gateway Stretching from the bustling transit hub of Cesar Chavez Street to the scenic southern incline of...
The Best Local Businesses in Bernal Heights
The Best Local Businesses in Bernal Heights: Personal Referrals & Recommendations Based on local search trends and community activity in Bernal Heights (particularly along the...
Mike Doherty is the founder of Bernal Connect and Vice President of the SF Council of District Merchants. He is a San Francisco-based community and small business advocate focused on strengthening neighborhood commercial corridors, supporting independent merchants, and building local economic resilience.
Mike’s work bridges entrepreneurship, community engagement, and merchant advocacy. Through Bernal Connect, he helps make business networking and local growth more accessible, and through his leadership with the SF Council of District Merchants, he champions the needs of small businesses that are essential to the city’s neighborhoods.
