Paczki Day celebrates what Hamtramck is all about: Party
By Charles Sercombe One thing you can say about Paczki Day revelers is that they are a hardy bunch. And considering how most of them have been cooped up…
School bond highlighted in annual address
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School District had nothing but good news to report. School officials, along with the public, gathered last Thursday afternoon at the Hamtramck High…
When it comes to hosting a party, Hamtramck wins
Hamtramck has proved once again that we know how to throw a party. And as of today, Friday, Feb. 28, the party is still going. On Tuesday, the city hosted…
Breaking news … Award offered for stolen Wheelhouse bike shop sign
By Charles Sercombe Someone out there thinks they now have a cool looking sign. But how they got it is not so cool. In fact, it’s theft. The folks…
Hamtramck Music Fest just keeps getting better and better
By Alan Madlane Hamtramck’s hippest music fest is on the horizon once again. Specifically and officially called the “Hamtramck Music Fest” so there’s no mistaking, it boasts a lineup…
Paczki Day is Hamtramck’s very own boozy Mardi Gras
By Charles Sercombe Rest up this weekend, because you’ll need it. Paczki Day is next Tuesday, Feb. 25, but the festivities start this Saturday (Feb. 22) with the annual…
Foreclosure looms for some in city
By Charles Sercombe For about 100 Hamtramck property owners, it’s time to pay up. According to the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office, those property owners have failed to pay their…
Moving the city forward requires being prepared
It seemed like a small matter in last week’s city council meeting. But as is often the case, the devil’s in the details. The council was presented with a resolution…
City and school officials have big plans for Veterans Park
By Charles Sercombe If the stars align right, Veterans Memorial Park could undergo a major renovation. Make that millions of dollars’ worth. Plans for the park were introduced to…
Line up for the Paczki Run
By Alan Madlane One doesn’t often necessarily think of paczki and running in the same breath. In fact, the very idea of running after having just consumed a paczek…
