Time once again to get ready to rock at the ‘Blowout’
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck) By Walter Wasacz In less than a week Hamtramck will host the Blowout, one of the largest independent street…
City Hall Insider
The City Council met on Feb. 22, and the meeting lasted for one hour and 15 minutes. Mayor Karen Majewski and Councilmember Cathie Gordon were absent. Huh … here’s a…
Good police work underscores need to keep our own department
We know. In recent weeks, police officers, firefighters and public employee union members have come under a lot of criticism and outright attack on their collective bargaining rights, salaries, benefits…
Paczki Day festivities kick off next week
By Charles Sercombe If you listen closely, you can hear it. The throng of the crowd. The faint polka beat. The smacking of lips. The chugging of beer. The chatter…
Murder suspect has record of drugs and violent behavior
By Charles Sercombe A 27-year-old man charged with beating his girlfriend to death in the Hamtramck Senior Plaza apartments has also admitted to an unsolved Detroit homicide, police say. Benjamin…
Council does about-face on state loan
By Charles Sercombe After weeks of haggling and passionate debate, the City Council agreed to apply for a $2.5 million emergency state loan in a special council meeting Wednesday evening.…
Poletown tax dispute may soon be settled
By Charles Sercombe Detroit is not exactly whipping out a checkbook yet, but there is a good chance that Hamtramck’s tax dispute with the city will be settled in the…
School district unveils plan to close down Dickinson West
By Charles Sercombe The downsizing of Hamtramck’s public schools is taking shape. At last week’s School Board meeting, Superintendent Tom Niczay made available a one-page outline of what is going…
Movers and shakers: Eve Doster Knepp
Who she is: Though she’s no longer the city’s Special Events Coordinator due to budget cuts, the party is still going strong for Hamtramck resident Eve Doster Knepp. These days…
Wrestling captain’s accomplishments make Hamtramck High School history
By Ian Perrotta In wrestling, a little bit of determination can go a long way. Just ask Ahmed Fadhel. Last weekend Fadhel competed at the Division 2 District Championships. Placing…
