20 year-old man shot dead during broad daylight in Exclesior.

According to the SF Examiner, Eric Mabry, 20, was shot “multiple times” on Wednesday afternoon at the corner of Mission Street and Brazil Avenue. No suspect description has been released. Reports on the status of the investigation are pending. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is encouraged to call SFPD’s anonymous tipline at (415)…

Exciting Excelsior Fact!

Did you know, the word “Excelsior” means “ever upward” in Latin? The neighborhood was given this name because of the large population of immigrants and working-class people who begin their journey here, working their way upward in life. 

Mama Art Cafe

Mama Art Cafe is an Excelsior gem where artists from within and outside the neighborhood showcase their work in the cafe. Patrons enjoy chai tea lattes and warm bagels while they browse the gallery, or listen to performances of poetry, spoken word, and music. The cafe also serves as a venue for teens to express…