For parody polka rockers the Polish Muslims, it’s a homecoming
By Alan R. Madeleine Perhaps you remember the first time you ever heard of Hamtramck’s Polish Muslims. Maybe it wasn’t that long ago, or maybe it was a very long…
What’s the ‘News story of the year’?
By Charles Sercombe In a year filled with one major news story after another, what was the one constant story of the year? That’s easy: the city’s deteriorating financial picture,…
There was big news all year-long
By Charles Sercombe While choosing this year’s top news story was a no-brainer, that’s not to say this was a slow news year. Far from it. We could have easily…
Movers and Shakers . . . Katy Kibbey
By Ian Perrotta Who she is: Named the 2008 Toyota Literacy Teacher of the Year, Katy Kibbey is the Family Literacy Director for Wayne Metro Community Action Agency. She oversees…
City Hall Insider
By Charles Sercombe The City Council met Dec. 14 with all councilmembers in attendance. The three-hour meeting was chaired by Mayor Karen Majewski. Just to give some perspective, prior to…
Hamtramck, a home away from home for some
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz It’s always nice to open up a computer — or, now, a phone — and stumble…
New governor is still silent on Hamtramck’s future
Lately, we’ve been overwhelmed by the ongoing developments of the city’s financial woes. Without a doubt, Hamtramck is facing tough times, and it’s beginning to wear on residents and city…
The spirit of giving is alive and well at Hamtramck’s 31st District Court
By Ian Perrotta It may not be December 25 yet, but it’s not too early for a Christmas miracle. That was the case at the 31st District Court yesterday (Dec.…
Governmental genie wishes you some grants
By Ian Perrotta Here’s a great gift this Christmas: a grant from the government. Thanks to the city’s strong relationship with the state, that’s actually an option this year. There…
For now, the city looks to loans
By Charles Sercombe Bankruptcy or accept a state loan? Lay off a dozen cops and firefighters? Those were the choices the City Council analyzed, debated and wrung their hands over.…
