Allow me to (re) introduce myself …
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Late last month, I was given the privilege of managing the editorial team at the web-based,…
Away from the festival, Hamtramck’s teeming nightlife
By Walter Wasacz Hamtramck was off the hook on Labor Day weekend. The festival and parade — as you’ve no doubt already seen on the front page of the last…
Family remains loyal to their school district
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s public school district has a snappy recruitment slogan these days: “Start here, Stay here, Succeed here.” It’s been in effect for the past couple of years…
Detroit breakdown: Inside the firestorm
By Ian Perrotta On Tuesday (Sept. 7) Detroit went up in smoke. But the real destruction wasn’t from the multiple cases of conflagration – residents were flaming mad at the…
‘Kustom’ car show celebrates a way of life
By Charles Sercombe Veterans Memorial Park never looked cooler than on last Saturday. That was the scene of the annual “Hamtramck Hustle” – which featured “kustom” cars, ratrods and choppers.…
A look back at Hamtramck’s party of all parties
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz If Hamtramck street life is one of your primary interests, as it is for me, then…
A few questions with Rapper HUSH
By Ian Perrotta A lot has been said about the musical acts playing at this year’s Labor Day Festival who have already made it to the top, but what about…
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…
At one time, Hamtramck was the center of baseball
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz It was nice to get a call a few weeks ago from one of my oldest,…
Word spreads on repairing grandstand
By Ian Perrotta The new documentary on Art “Pinky” Deras’ isn’t the only thing related to baseball making headlines this week. The effort to save the stadium at Veterans Park…
