Who she is: Christine Komisarz You have created a Hamtramck-themed T-shirt. Tell us what it is and what inspired you to create it. Komisarz: Except for a period of about…
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz I’ve always been drawn to Caniff, the main east-west artery in the city. OK, some could…
By Charles Sercombe For about the third time, the Detroit-based television drama “Detroit 1-8-7” set up cameras here in Hamtramck. On Wednesday, the production crew for the ABC show shot…
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz When miracles come — and they still do — they best come during the holidays. Hamtramckan…
By Ian Perrotta There was a rare moment of injustice earlier this month for the 31st District Court in Hamtramck. Longtime employee Joe Brzezinski passed away suddenly of an undiagnosed…
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…
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…
(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…
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Jim Shaw was a generous friend. He gave himself — his passion for music, art, travel…
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz This morning (Thursday), on probably the coldest morning of the late fall, I decided to go…