Hamtramck Star

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 »

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 »

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The weather was perfect last Friday for a leisurely ride through Detroit. Our trip began in the Conant alley and to Miller Street. Our timing was poor, just as the mosque was finishing the weekly service. Past the thriving area on Miller near the… 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 »

We decided to take a bike ride to Palmer Park yesterday, Many people were using the park, exercising and picnicking. The houses are enormous with well kept grounds. And then there is the City of Highland Park, and their way of "Working fo… more »

The St. Florian Strawberry Festival is this weekend. Saturday, May 2 Firefighter's Parade from the firehouse to St Florian at 3:30 p.m. Mass for firefighters at 4 p.m. Festival on the church grounds, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 3, festival from… 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 »

It bears mentioning that Mitch and Gina of Design 99 have been getting a lot of media attention lately for their Powerhouse project. An article in the New York Times about the Brumit's $100 house, lead to an article in The Detroit News, and an interview… more »

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As you may have heard, famous chef Anthony Bourdain is in Detroit filming an episode of "No Reservations", a show about local food on the Travel Channel. Today, he and his crew had lunch at Polonia. [lightbox http://defcode.com/wiki/images/thumb/c/c5… more »