At Balkan House, the ‘doner’ is a foodie’s favorite
By Alan Madlane Balkan House is a restaurant literally located inside a large, converted house on a main street in downtown Hamtramck. The site has actually had several restaurants…
‘Banglatown’ development plans will be a shot in the arm for city
Exciting things are happening in Banglatown. Development plans for the area, just north of the Hamtramck-Detroit border, were recently unveiled, and it promises to attract more businesses and visitors. While…
Breaking news … Primary election results are in
By Charles Sercombe In a stunning upset, two city councilmembers who sought re-election were eliminated in Tuesday’s Primary Election. Anam Miah, who is Mayor Pro Tem, and Abu Musa…
Election coming up on Tuesday
By Charles Sercombe Get ready to cast your vote. Hamtramck’s primary election is next Tuesday (Aug. 6). The only item on the ballot is the race for city council. There…
As 2020 Census gears up, the city can learn what to expect from past census counts
By Charles Sercombe Now that Census 2020 is about to kick off, let’s take a look at what the 2010 Census found out about Hamtramck. But first, some historical…
Conant celebrates, bigger future coming
By Walter Wasacz Walking through the Bangladeshi festival — which last weekend celebrated its 20th year holding this event — brought back memories. I was there for that first…
Hamtramck has a lot to gain in Census 2020
Census 2020 is about to gear up this fall, and as usual, it’s a unique chance for Hamtramck to get its full share. That’s a full share in state and…
Breaking news … Assault suspect is officially charged
By Charles Sercombe Marcus Ross, 32, of Detroit, is facing multiple felony charges in connection with two sexual assaults that occurred a couple of weeks ago in Hamtramck. He…
Breaking news … Fox & Friends coming to Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Ready for your close-up, Hamtramck? The folks at Maine Street Restaurant are saying that the morning news show Fox & Friends will be airing short segments…
Hamtramck is down and out? Not so, counters the mayor
By Alan Madlane “I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let’s face it.” –…
