Voters should have a say on a tax for public safety
With all the talk of reinventing our police and fire departments and possibly taking over public safety services in Highland Park, maybe it’s time to revisit another option. A couple…
Movers and Shakers …
By Alan R. Madeleine Who he is: Dr. Thaddeus “Dr. Ted” Radzilowski is the Co-Founder and President of the Piast Institute here in Hamtramck. His C.V. is long and distinguished.…
The Clock gets a rewind, this time with soul
“Bless this bread, bless this meat. Bless this belly, ‘cause I’m gon’ eat!” – The Reverend Williams, from the 1997 film “Soul Food” By Alan “Deep South” Madeleine It seems…
Crime Log …
By Alan R. Madeleine • Note that the crime report for Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 was missing. From Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 At 11:18 p.m. the night before, three…
Parents are increasingly becoming involved in their schools
By Charles Sercombe The word is getting out. School is the place to be. For parents. A new group of parents have formed a Parent Teacher Association in the public…
City budget is tip top, for last year
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s finances look really good. Well, for the fiscal year of 2011 — which ended last June 30 — that is. That was the word from the…
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…
Crime Log …
By Alan R. Madeleine This week’s Hamtramck Crime Log is compiled from police reports from Sunday, Jan. 15 through Tuesday, Jan. 24. From Sunday, Jan. 15: A man was…
Like it or not, a dramatic change is on the way for our city
The year 2011 might go down in Hamtramck’s history as the last year of a budget surplus. That year ended with $2.7 million in the black, thanks to a settlement…
Let’s take a look ahead at the next 12 months
By Charles Sercombe We are now three weeks into the New Year, and it’s time to polish our crystal ball and take a look into the year ahead. What do…
