Keep religious centers out of commercial and industrial zones
Next week, the City Council will decide whether to rezone an industrial section of St. Aubin St., across from the former American Axle plant. The city’s Plan Commission, whose members…
Crime Log …3/29/13
By Ian Perrotta This week’s Crime Log covers Thursday, March 21 through Wednesday, March 27. Thursday, March 21 A Hamtramck resident reported that someone entered her home in the 3100…
Easter: Times change but the spirit remains the same
By Greg Kowalski There’s a different feel to Easter, compared with other Christian holidays. That may be because there is less commercialism attached to it like there is…
At this meat market, it’s a 100-year-old family business
By Ian Perrotta Just in time for grilling season — if it ever warms up this year — Hamtramck has a new shop that can “meat” all of…
Hamtramck’s generous labor contracts finally catch up
In last week’s issue, we published a story about how much some retirees earn each year. For 51 pensioners, they get at least $45,000 a year, which is twice as…
Firefighters and police are city’s top wage earners
By Charles Sercombe It’s nine months into the city’s budget year – which started July 1 – and for some firefighters and police officers, it will be a very…
Payless paydays loom ahead for city employees
By Charles Sercombe Attention Hamtramck city employees: Don’t make any major purchases for the next few months. Acting City Manager Kyle Tertzag issued a notice last week to city employees…
Recycling in Hamtramck continues to expand in novel new ways
By Ian Perrotta Styrecycle might be a new business in town, but it’s tackling an age old problem — what do you do with polystyrene foam after it’s…
Crime Log … 3/22/13
By Ian Perrotta This week’s Crime Log covers Thursday, March 14 through Wednesday, March 20. Thursday, March 14 There was no report issued for this date. Friday, March 15 At…
County Executive Ficano is on the money when it comes to tax collection
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is onto something when he talks about revamping property taxes. In his State of the County Address, Ficano railed against the Headlee Amendment and Proposal…
