Street Life: Having a wild, wild weekend in Hamtown
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz There is no shortage of smart art and leftfield musical happenings and political rantings in Hamtramck…
Toast of the Town… 88th Avenue Bar
When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this recurring column, we’ll take a look at the bars, restaurants and other events that…
Cosmos shut down STAR Academy in a blowout
By Ian Perrotta Hamtramck football is blood, sweat and tears. When the Cosmos play they sweat and the other team bleeds and then goes home crying. At least that was…
Cosmos coach picks up from last year
So who is the new coach of the Cosmos? Well, after former Hamtramck Head Coach Tarif Kumasi resigned midway through last year’s season due to a player ineligibility scandal, then…
Homecoming season comes home to the Cosmos
The kids want a little action The kids want a little fun The kids all have to get their kicks Before the evening’s done ‘Cause they’re goin’ to (High school)…
Movers & Shakers: Jeff Garbus
By Alan R. Madeleine Who he is: Jeff Garbus is the owner of Hamtramck’s Record Graveyard, and has been in the record business for almost 30 years. We recently caught…
What’s all the fuss about HUSS?
By Ian Perrotta Like a fine wine, Hamtramck United Social Services (HUSS) just gets better with age. After almost four decades of coordinating the efforts of the city’s numerous social…
Space is the ‘Place’
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Place is the new desired space. “Psychogeography” is replacing the old mantra of “location, location, location”…
City Hall Insider …
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…
On Zinow Street, getting to know your neighbors is a picnic
By Ian Perrotta If you ask Hamtramck resident Russ Gordon, there are two things that bring people together: food and children. So naturally, last Saturday (Sept. 18) he held a…
