St. Florian celebrates anniversary of Pope’s visit
By Ian Perrotta It’s been 25 years since Pope John Paul II visited Hamtramck, but for many it seems like it was just last week. And, actually, it…
Group provides Hamtramck students with a little ‘assistance’
By Ian Perrotta Last week’s “Operation School Bell” was a ringing success. As part of one of its many yearly service projects, the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan (ALSM)…
New online map showcases all things vibrant in Hamtramck
Want to know what makes Hamtramck a vibrant place? There’s a map for that. As part of the Mayor’s Millennial Congress protocol for the year 2012, a map highlighting Hamtramck’s…
Hamtramck Hustle is a throwback to the 1950s
By Charles Sercombe Last Saturday was a day for cool cats. The sixth annual Hamtramck Hustle, sponsored by the Dead Last Car Club, may have hit the turning point of…
Stadium preservation project enters new phase
By Ian Perrotta Now that Hamtramck Stadium has achieved National Historic status, it’s time to raise money to fix it up. That was the outcome of the most recent meeting…
Hamtramck Hustle is ready to rattle and roll
By Alan Madeleine Maybe the Dream Cruise hasn’t totally sated you for looking at classic cars. Maybe nothing can… Welcome, then, to version six of the Hamtramck Hustle, Hamtown’s very…
Review of contractor invoices raises a number of questions
City councilmembers need to do more than find out why some contractors’ invoices can’t be properly documented. They need to find out why, in at least one instance, they are…
Take a tour of Hamtramck
By Alan Madeleine Think you know Hamtramck? Well, there’s a whole lot of history here, and some of it might come as a surprise even to lifelong residents, says local…
Senior remembers the days when the Negro League played here
By Ian Perrotta Hamtramck Stadium may be a historic site now, but for local resident Ben Jaros it’s still a vivid memory. Back in the 1930s – when the Detroit…
Recycling in Hamtramck, doing their part to save the planet
By Charles Sercombe What’s the most common thing that gets dropped off at Hamtramck’s recycling center every second Saturday of the month? It’s the scourge of environmentalists who rue the…
