Cure for economy is turning into a race to the bottom
This week, Gov. Rick Snyder released what he calls the “Citizens Guide to Michigan’s Financial Health.” We’re going to bet a lot of folks will pass on reading this one.…
Maria’s Comida expands into the salsa business
By Ian Perrotta Three years ago Maria’s Comida was just opening its doors to the public, but these days the public is opening its doors to Maria’s. The restaurant recently…
Good taste is bountiful at Bonoful
By Ian Perrotta There’s a new restaurant in Hamtramck, and its name couldn’t be more appropriate. Bonoful – which means a bouquet of flowers in Bengali – is an artfully…
The new year already promises to be a page-turner
There’s a (moon out tonight) whoa-oh-oh ooo. Let’s go strollin’. There’s a (girl in my heart) whoa-oh-oh ooo. Whose heart I’ve stolen. There’s a moon out tonight, (Whoa-oh-oh ooo.) Let’s…
Could outsourcing save the city?
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck city officials say they have no other options left to save the city money. They are now looking into the cost-savings of outsourcing police, fire and…
Funk star’s visit kicks off campaign for artists’ rights
By Ian Perrotta On a recent Saturday night, Kelly’s Bar was taken over by George – George Clinton, that is. Well, he didn’t really take it over, but even without…
There’s walking and then there is walking
By Walter Wasacz In Model D this week, we ran a story written by Steve Panton, a Hamtramck resident who operates the 2739 Edwin art space. Sometime last year, I…
Without any other option to consider, outsourcing is worth a look
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the council directed the city manager to look into the feasibility of outsourcing all city services. On the surface, that sounds like a radical move.…
SOUP CITY
Soup kitchen opens its doors to the community By Charles Sercombe Every second Saturday of the month, the good folks at Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church open their doors…
Councilman to bar: ‘Let them die’
By Charles Sercombe When it comes to the patrons of the Shadow Bar who get into fights and shootings, City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan has this solution for police officers called…
