By Charles Sercombe While the number of car thefts has been going down in recent years, a more insidious trend may start to emerge, say local law enforcement officers. As…
By Ian Perrotta It may have been a losing season, but not all was lost for this year’s Cosmos football team. Despite finishing the season with a record of 1-8,…
By Charles Sercombe There might be one thing we can all agree on. Bring back the blinking red traffic light on Caniff in front of the fire station. The city…
By Charles Sercombe The talking is over for now when it comes to marijuana and the City Council. The council decided at Tuesday’s council meeting to snuff out further discussion…
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Hamtramck is so rich in cultural amenities that it’s often tough to keep up with it…
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 other events that…
What is our City Council up to these days? We have the scoop and the highlights – as well as the lowlights – of the latest council meeting. The City…
Traditionally, Hamtramck voters support Democratic candidates. And traditionally this newspaper has reflected the political leanings of the community. In this election, voters can vote for candidates in both parties, as…
By Ian Perrotta If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? The Detroit Area Paranormal Research Society (DAPRS), that’s who. Over the last year, local residents Matthew…
By Ian Perrotta Last weekend was a Ham-good time. It marked the celebration of the first-ever Hamtown Harvest Festival. Held in the grounds of the city parking lot between the…