Hamtramck Star

Steve and I had lunch yesterday at this restaurant on Caniff. We split the Bosnia Plate. It comes with chevapi (like breakfast sausages), a veal kebob, a ground beef kebob on a skewer (like kafta), a ground sirloin patty, french fries, coleslaw, and brea… more »

In preparation for an electrical upgrade from 60 amp service, we began replacing our antique wiring with modern NM 12/2. We knew some of the original knob and tube was still in service but not to this extent. We decided to address the homespun sub-pa… more »

Yesterday at around 4:30, I cast the 50th ballot in the 3rd precinct. The ladies working the polls were very helpful. They even labeled my gloves with my name and address when I left them on the table. more »

Mike Rehfus reports: The unofficial numbers have been posted at City Hall, and they look like this: "Shall the City Charter proposed by the City of Hamtramck Revision Commission approved by resolution on November 8, 2004 be adopted?" YES........… more »

DETROIT (AP) -- Wayne County officials want Hamtramck to refund nearly $4 million in overpayments, a burden the struggling city says it can't afford. The county says it overpaid Hamtramck for 15 years as part of an agreement that compensates the city… more »

Blowout organizers announce early bird wristbands going on sale February 21st. They're only $10 but mysteriously only available in Detroit. Go get some. Pure Detroit-Downtown (Guardian building) 500 Griswold Suite 250, Detroit (313) 963-1440 Pur… more »

This past weekend, we finally got rid of our second car. I can't say I'm sad to see it go. The switch for the heater fan never worked. The doors stopped locking almost immediately. The windshield is broken. The muffler is disconnected.… more »

The following are some notes I took from the City Couincil meeting that aired February 14th. Copies of citations against the owner of the former Mother Waddles warehouse on the south side were requested by council so demolition can begin. Apparently,… more »

We thought we would have plenty of time to photograph the "Crazy Deals" sign at Food Basics on Joseph Campau, but it looks like we've missed our opportunity. They've been closed down due to rat infestation. more »

We're stripping eight to twelve coats of paint off the woodwork in our smaller bedroom. It has what I call the "new york apartment" look: all the details melt into eighty years of dodgy painting. We're using Savogran Strypeeze which is fairly nasty… more »

Who can resist a Fat Tuesday glumpki dinner from "the woman at the end of the bar" for a measley three bucks? Hillary ate one and I had two. Jean ain't kiddin with the tight fit. The band, Copperhead in this case, is crammed in the back with two… more »

Freep: Resource programs offer seeds, training | February 11, 2005 BY MARTY HAIR FREE PRESS GARDEN WRITER Gardeners in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck are eligible to join the Garden Resource Program and get seeds and seedlings for the planti… more »