Hamtramck Star

I normally produce a voter guide summarizing information from all available news sources, but I don't think that really does this topic justice this year. I'm just going to tell you what I know, and you can be the judge of these candidates tomorrow at th… more »

The following article about the assessment process in Michigan was distributed by the Detroit Association of Realtors in a February newsletter. Appealing Michigan Property Tax Assessment by Randolph T. Barker The ongoing decline in property value… more »

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I launched AM 1610 THE STATION on May 1st, 2009. It's a Low-power, part 15, AM station broadcasting in beautiful Hamtramck Heights and streaming on the tubes. The next phase of my plan is to build a proper studio where I can produce live and recorded… more »

As previously reported here in June, the Hamtramck post office is on the endangered list. The Hamtramck Postal Carriers Annex on 6-mile and Dequindre has been measured for a service window, ostensibly to serve Hamtramck customers. According to the post o… more »

In seeking visual order, cities are able to choose among three broad alternatives, two of which are hopeless and one of which is hopeful. They can aim for areas of homogeneity which look homogeneous, and get results depressing and disorienting. They can… more »

Originally published on 08/14/08. Many people seem to be digging their bikes out of the garage these days as bicycling advice is one of the things we're e-mailed about most frequently. The following are some general bicycling tips for Detroit and Hamt… more »

The Governor will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting at the Hamtramck Public Library, 2360 Caniff Street, on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Are you interested in learning more about how the federal stimulus act works? Join Governor Granh… more »

I went to this event on Thursday primarily to support our Detroit neighbors, Mitch and Gina, and I did not take any notes or photos. The first presentations were by visitors from the Dutch Art Institute who stayed in Detroit just North of us through… more »

In addition to the celebration on Thursday, there is a membership dinner for the Detroit NAACP on Sunday at the Roostertail in Detroit from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Tickets are $60 for adults, $35 for youth, and include annual membership dues. (Tickets for dinn… more »

This week is Sunshine Week, which was officially established by the American Society of Newspaper Editors in 2005 to educate the public about the importance of open government. It coincides with James Madison's birthday and National Freedom of Informatio… more »

Thought I would pass this info along for the researchers amongst us. Lorenzo Culture Center Journey Examines The Immigrant Experience From Italy and Poland, they came. From the desert terrains of the Middle East to the heather-filled highlands of S… more »