Traffic patrol program has a familiar ring to it
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s reliance on traffic ticket fines is nothing new. And the fallout from it is a case of “déjà-vu all over again” (sorry Yogi Berra). Oh, where…
Movers and shakers . . . Joan Bittner
By Ian Perrotta Who is she?A Hamtramck fixture for the better part of 40 years, Joan Bittner is the co-owner of the Polish Art Center along with her husband, Raymond.…
Volunteers are needed for new neighborhood patrols
By Ian Perrotta The city has a new weapon in its fight against crime – the Hamtramck Neighborhood Patrol. Beginning in late April, members of the community will start patrolling…
After five months in a hospital bed, now comes the hard part
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Last month, we reported the uplifting story of Hamtramckan Vladimir “Joe” Vujic, who received a lung…
Cure for economy is turning into a race to the bottom
This week, Gov. Rick Snyder released what he calls the “Citizens Guide to Michigan’s Financial Health.” We’re going to bet a lot of folks will pass on reading this one.…
Maria’s Comida expands into the salsa business
By Ian Perrotta Three years ago Maria’s Comida was just opening its doors to the public, but these days the public is opening its doors to Maria’s. The restaurant recently…
Good taste is bountiful at Bonoful
By Ian Perrotta There’s a new restaurant in Hamtramck, and its name couldn’t be more appropriate. Bonoful – which means a bouquet of flowers in Bengali – is an artfully…
The new year already promises to be a page-turner
There’s a (moon out tonight) whoa-oh-oh ooo. Let’s go strollin’. There’s a (girl in my heart) whoa-oh-oh ooo. Whose heart I’ve stolen. There’s a moon out tonight, (Whoa-oh-oh ooo.) Let’s…
Could outsourcing save the city?
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck city officials say they have no other options left to save the city money. They are now looking into the cost-savings of outsourcing police, fire and…
Funk star’s visit kicks off campaign for artists’ rights
By Ian Perrotta On a recent Saturday night, Kelly’s Bar was taken over by George – George Clinton, that is. Well, he didn’t really take it over, but even without…
