At Maria’s, the future is all about salsa
By Alan Madeleine Hamtramck is about to lose one of its most unique restaurants. Well, sort of. After four and a half years of operation — a fact that’s hard…
Re-elect Wojtowicz and support the Detroit Institute of Arts
In the Aug. 7 Primary Election, it should be noted that Hamtramck’s own Raymond Wojtowicz is once again seeking re-election as Wayne County Treasurer. It’s probably a given that Wojtowicz…
For one day, kids got to play cops and firefighters
By Charles Sercombe Saturday’s Public Safety Day was the perfect place for a kid to be. There were police cars on displays, with sirens wailing, and fire trucks that kids…
Financial plan will have to wait
By Charles Sercombe Now that Hamtramck has a new acting city manager, residents may be wondering what financial changes will be coming down the pike. A few weeks ago, the…
Firefighters get a workout last week
By Alan Madeleine Hamtramck Firefighters had a busier than average week, highlighted by a long-burning Highland Park fire at the old Sanders confectionary that they assisted on over the weekend.…
Crime Log … 7/20/12
By Alan Madeleine Crime Log is a compilation of the most interesting, informative or newsworthy items taken from the Hamtramck Police Department’s Intelligence Reports from between the dates of Thursday,…
Our endorsements for State Rep. and Congress
Last week we offered our endorsement for Wayne County Commissioner, and suggested voters stick with the tried and true: Martha Scott. This week we’ll take on the state Rep. race…
Three Hamtramck men die in late-night car accident in New York
By Nargis Rahman A joint funeral was held Tuesday night at Masjidun-Nur Mosque for three young Hamtramck men who died in a car accident early Monday morning near Niagara Falls.…
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…
