Hamtramck’s ‘homegrown’ feeling will be contagious this weekend
Hamtramck, this is your weekend to shine. The annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival almost didn’t happen this weekend. The city is so broke it had to lay off its special…
Former Gandhi restaurant has a new name and new look
By Ian Perrotta Good news for anyone who missed their favorite flavors from the former Gandhi restaurant on Conant – it’s back (sort of) and better than ever. Rechristened ZamZam,…
St. Joe’s sister nursing home gets an uplift
The Ambassador Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre, located just 10 minutes away from Hamtramck, recently announced it has made some major improvements. Some of the renovations taking place over the past…
A baseball legend’s tale is now ready to be told
By Ian Perrotta As far as documentaries go, the film on Hamtramck’s own Art “Pinky” Deras was a grand slam. On Monday (Aug. 23) the premier of “The Legend of…
City is still waiting for Detroit
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is still waiting. Waiting for the administration of Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to get off its ass. Well, that’s not how Hamtramck officials would say it,…
Teens go on robbery spree
By Charles Sercombe Four teen suspects are believed to be behind a crime spree on a recent Friday. The incidents occurred on Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. when one of…
City’s budget woes may cut into Police Department
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s auto theft investigation unit may be on the financial chopping block. The possible cut of two investigators is part of the city’s ongoing struggle to make…
A deal city retirees can’t refuse?
By Charles Sercombe Attention Hamtramck retirees, the city has a deal waiting for you. In an attempt to cut expenses and chip away at a projected $3.3 million deficit, the…
Sidewalk repair program just about finished
By Charles Sercombe With school starting back up in just two weeks, a rush is on to complete a citywide sidewalk repair project. In fact, repairs should be wrapped up…
Hamtown’s movers and shakers…
By Alan Madeleine Sean Bieri is an illustrator whose work will be shown at Café 1923, and there will be an official opening this Friday to support the exhibit. The…
