Once again, rumors fly about Kowalski Co. moving out
By Charles Sercombe Once again, rumors have spread through town in the past few weeks that one of Hamtramck’s oldest businesses – if not the oldest – is pulling the…
City landmark destroyed in fire
By Ian Perrotta A weekend fire has left fire officials scratching their heads and is still under investigation. On Saturday night, firefighters battled flames at the former Hamtramck Creamery building…
The spirit of giving is alive and well at Hamtramck’s 31st District Court
By Ian Perrotta It may not be December 25 yet, but it’s not too early for a Christmas miracle. That was the case at the 31st District Court yesterday (Dec.…
Governmental genie wishes you some grants
By Ian Perrotta Here’s a great gift this Christmas: a grant from the government. Thanks to the city’s strong relationship with the state, that’s actually an option this year. There…
New business looks to become the ‘Sultan’ of Conant
By Ian Perrotta If taste is king, then the Sultan Al-Kabob rules Hamtramck. The restaurant, located at 9335 Conant Ave., is one of the latest culinary additions to the city.…
Winter Glow will shine a light on the holiday season
By Ian Perrotta It’s that time of year again. Tomorrow (Dec. 4) marks the return of the annual Winter Glow, a fun-filled event for the whole family put on by…
Goods and Things, more or less
By Alan R. Madeleine Mike Kapusniak has seen plenty of Hamtramck’s recent history. Born at St. Francis Hospital (now the City Hall building) here in town; a grad of the…
Smoking ban in bars has hurt business, owners say
“Smokin’ in the boys’ room Smokin’ in the boys’ room Now, teacher, don’t you fill me up with your rules But everybody knows that smokin’ ain’t allowed in school.” Brownsville…
Group mentors young people ‘to the finish line’
By Ian Perrotta There’s a new nonprofit in town, and it’s ready to help young people succeed in the race of life. Making It To The Finish Line – an…
Weed and Seed fundraiser hits its mark
By Ian Perrotta Last Thursday (Oct. 28) was a successful night for the Hamtramck Community Initiative (HCI). The non-profit, which is the parent organization of the city’s Weed and Seed…
