At Public Pool, count on having a party
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Whenever Public Pool, the high-quality art and performance space on Caniff, has an opening reception or…
City Hall Insider
By Charles Sercombe The City Council met on Nov. 23 with all councilmembers in attendance. The meeting ran for over two-and-a-half hours. Whoa. Did someone spike the water cooler? The…
Library celebrates its anniversary and inducts new members into ‘Hall of Fame’
By Ian Perrotta Here’s something regarding the library that you don’t have to keep quiet about: Last Thursday (Nov. 11) the Hamtramck Public Library celebrated its 92nd Anniversary with a…
Toast of the town . . . Kelly’s Bar
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…
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…
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…
Once you’ve experienced Hamtramck, you’re here forever
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz All roads lead to and from Hamtramck. You can get here from anywhere. Once this place…
City Hall Insider
By Charles Sercombe On Tuesday, Nov. 9, the City Council held its regular council meeting. Councilmember Shahab Ahmed was absent. The meeting lasted for two hours at which point the…
Movers & Shakers . . . Russell Robinson
By Alan R. Madeleine Who he is: Russell Robinson, new Principal of Holbrook Elementary School. Your Superintendent, Tom Niczay, described you as a “turn-around expert,” meaning someone who can come…
