It’s a party like no other, and it’s a ‘fun-raiser’
By Alan R. Madeleine Ain’t no party like a HAMTOWN party, ‘cause a HAMTOWN party don’t stop. Okay, not totally true, but it should be a good one. Got your…
School report card comes under fire
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s schools, both public and charter, have joined the growing number of other schools throughout the state and nation that are not making the grade. This week,…
In Hamtramck at least, development keeps pushing forward
By Charles Sercombe The economy may still be in the dumps in the metro area, but believe it or not, there is a lot happening in Hamtramck development-wise. A massive…
This year’s election is blah, but the gossip is juicy
By Charles Sercombe We’ve already reported how lame the City Council race has played out this campaign season. There was hardly any campaigning, at least from what many political observers…
Locals pitch in to help Hamtramck man’s medical expense
By David Piestrzynski The community is pulling together for Hamtramck resident Thomas “T.J.” Zuchowski. In June, Zuchowski, a 23-year-old Wayne State University accounting graduate, injured his spine while diving near…
School AYP testing is setting districts up for failure
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the nation’s attempt at boosting the test scores of students is nothing more than a veiled attempt to get rid of union teachers. Recent results…
Toast of the Town …
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…
Pony League champs celebrate 50th anniversary
Take me out to the ball game Take me out to the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack I don’t care if I ever get back, ‘Cause it’s…
Campaigns are no longer for big spenders
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s City Council candidates have at least one thing in common, well, at least for the majority of them: They’re cheap. All but three of the 13…
Locally grown organic goods is part of new Farmer’s Market
By Charles Sercombe It may be small now, but there is plenty of room for growth for Hamtramck’s first-ever Farmer’s Market. It’s the brainchild of Alex and Zina Lumelsky, who…
