When the media comes knocking on Hamtramck’s door
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Sometimes we get the best material for Street Life by just looking in the mirror. Not…
Police chief is right to change wrong-headed policy
What were they thinking? Last week, Channel 7 news investigator Scott Lewis aired a story about a gasoline station employee whose car was rear-ended by a woman driver who fled…
Smoking ban in bars has hurt business, owners say
“Smokin’ in the boys’ room Smokin’ in the boys’ room Now, teacher, don’t you fill me up with your rules But everybody knows that smokin’ ain’t allowed in school.” Brownsville…
A salute and a toast to Hamtramck’s veterans
By Charles Sercombe We’re not sure why, but Thursday’s Veterans Day seemed to attract more people than usual here in Hamtramck. Maybe it’s the ongoing – and seemingly never-ending –…
Tough talk about city finances
By Charles Sercombe The budget ax is slicing and dicing in City Hall. Well, at least threats of budget cuts and layoffs are flying. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the…
Now it’s the schools’ turn to warn of closings
“Well, all my friends are boppin’ the blues. It, must be goin’ round All my friends are boppin’ the blues. It, must be goin’ round” Carl Perkins, “Boppin’ the Blues”…
New Weed and Seed Youth Coaches hit the ground running
By Ian Perrotta They’ve only been on the job for a few weeks, but the Weed and Seed program’s new Youth Coaches have already began to make a difference. Last…
City is finalizing energy savings plan
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is gearing up to save some big bucks in energy costs. Several months ago, it was announced that Hamtramck, along with several other cities involved in…
Goodbye concrete jungle at Dickinson East
By Ian Perrotta Its colors may be teal and orange, but Dickinson East Elementary might as well change them to green. Currently, the school’s staff and students are working on…
Toast of the town
By Charles Sercombe When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and…
