For one day, kids got to play cops and firefighters
By Charles Sercombe Saturday’s Public Safety Day was the perfect place for a kid to be. There were police cars on displays, with sirens wailing, and fire trucks that kids…
Financial plan will have to wait
By Charles Sercombe Now that Hamtramck has a new acting city manager, residents may be wondering what financial changes will be coming down the pike. A few weeks ago, the…
Firefighters get a workout last week
By Alan Madeleine Hamtramck Firefighters had a busier than average week, highlighted by a long-burning Highland Park fire at the old Sanders confectionary that they assisted on over the weekend.…
Our endorsements for State Rep. and Congress
Last week we offered our endorsement for Wayne County Commissioner, and suggested voters stick with the tried and true: Martha Scott. This week we’ll take on the state Rep. race…
Three Hamtramck men die in late-night car accident in New York
By Nargis Rahman A joint funeral was held Tuesday night at Masjidun-Nur Mosque for three young Hamtramck men who died in a car accident early Monday morning near Niagara Falls.…
City’s financial plan is rolled out to the public
By Ian Perrotta At last Thursday’s (June 28) Town Hall Meeting, much was discussed but little was accomplished. Called by City Councilmember Robert Zwolak in response to the city’s proposed…
Budget battle is over, for now
By Charles Sercombe It took two attempts, but a majority of city councilmembers finally passed a new city budget Tuesday night. But for those watching the debate, some may have…
Summer is here, and there is no excuse for kids to be bored
By Charles Sercombe Kids, got the summertime blues (already?) and nothing to do? Well, the summer is just starting and there is plenty to do in Hamtramck. And the best…
A life lived long and well: Helen Wasacz, August 19, 1919 — June 23, 2012
(Editor’s note: Helen Wasacz was widely known in the Polish community here in the metro area. She died on June 23, at the age of 92. Her son, Walter, has…
Police now have a choice to make
By Charles Sercombe City officials took a major step forward in cutting costs this week. Now it’s up to the two police unions to decide whether to agree to the…
