For one day, Hamtramck’s streets come alive with music and people
By Charles Sercombe It’s Thursday, and we’re still recovering from Paczki Day. On Tuesday, Hamtramck’s main streets were jammed with thousands of visitors celebrating one of the best parties of…
City’s money woes are not going away
By Charles Sercombe City Manager Bill Cooper says it’s just a matter of time. In fact, he says, he’s got a specific day when the city’s money will run out:…
Real Esteals …
By Charles Sercombe Real Esteals highlights some of Hamtramck’s best properties on the market, and most likely ones that you can purchase for a steal. Get them while you can…
Crime Log … 2/24/12
By Alan “I Like Doughnuts Too” Madeleine Taken from Hamtramck Police reports from Wednesday, Feb. 15 through Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. From Wednesday, Feb. 15: A man reported that…
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…
Hard work is paying off for Cosmos, coach says
By David Piestrzynski The Hamtramck boys varsity basketball squad is on a roll. With the district playoffs just around the corner, the Cosmos have put together a winning streak. Last…
Time is ticking away for city to come up with financial plan
We don’t mean to harp on this subject, but it’s still unclear to us what city officials plan to do to avoid payless paydays come June 30. Recently, City Manager…
Paczki and polka, something you can eat and dance to
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck once again hosted a sneak preview of Paczki Day. On Saturday, the annual “Countdown to Paczki Day” took place under a heated tent in the Town…
Dudek Foods finds a new owner
By Charles Sercombe One of Hamtramck’s iconic businesses has shut down. But its products live on. Dudek Foods has been swallowed up by Hamtramck’s other iconic business, Kowalski Sausage Co.,…
