Crime Log …7/13/12
By Alan Madeleine Crime Log is a compilation of the most interesting or newsworthy items as selected from the Hamtramck Police Department’s Intelligence Reports from between the dates of Wednesday,…
In County Commission election, vote for SCOTT
This year’s election for county commissioner offers some interesting choices for Hamtramck voters. City Councilmembers Cathie Gordon and Tom Jankowski are among five challengers taking on incumbent Martha Scott. Commissioner…
City’s financial plan is rolled out to the public
By Ian Perrotta At last Thursday’s (June 28) Town Hall Meeting, much was discussed but little was accomplished. Called by City Councilmember Robert Zwolak in response to the city’s proposed…
Council should trust City Manager’s advice, pass Budget Plan
Passing a city budget plan is never an easy chore for the city council. But passing a plan to reduce the city’s growing deficit is going to be near impossible,…
Hop on over to Skipper’s Hamtown Bar for a free beer
By Ian Perrotta No, you’re not hallucinating. All you have to do is answer a few questions. This coming Wednesday (July 11), Skipper’s Hamtown Bar will be hosting its usual…
Yemeni community hosts a cultural display
By Ian Perrotta Yemen is a country with a rich cultural history, and last Sunday (July 1) it was all on display. The first annual “Yemeni Cultural Day” was held…
Budget battle is over, for now
By Charles Sercombe It took two attempts, but a majority of city councilmembers finally passed a new city budget Tuesday night. But for those watching the debate, some may have…
Summer is here, and there is no excuse for kids to be bored
By Charles Sercombe Kids, got the summertime blues (already?) and nothing to do? Well, the summer is just starting and there is plenty to do in Hamtramck. And the best…
A life lived long and well: Helen Wasacz, August 19, 1919 — June 23, 2012
(Editor’s note: Helen Wasacz was widely known in the Polish community here in the metro area. She died on June 23, at the age of 92. Her son, Walter, has…
Hamtramck’s most notable get their due in new book
By Alan Madeleine Greg Kowalski loves Hamtramck. And it’s paying off in making him a repeat published author. You see, Kowalski, editor for the Birmingham Eccentric by day, is a…
