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…
Hamtramck’s future tied with HP?
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s financial survival may depend on two key things: Providing police and fire services to Highland Park, and getting retired public employees to agree to a less…
New coffee house offers a cup of ‘courage’
By Alan R. Madeleine Reverend Chilly Chilton and his “Real Church” are probably well-known to you, if you walk the downtown stretch of Caniff Street east of Jos. Campau. They’ve…
Crime Log …
By Alan R. Madeleine This week’s Hamtramck Crime Log is compiled from police reports from Wednesday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 8. From Wednesday Jan. 4: During the day…
Like it or not, Hamtramck may have to expand services
Hamtramck and Highland Park. Like it or not, the fate of these two neighboring cities have apparently become intertwined. At least that’s the impression you get from what some folks…
Crime Log 01/13/2012
By Alan R. Madeleine This week’s Hamtramck Crime Log is compiled from police reports from Friday, Dec. 30 through Jan. 3. From Friday, Dec. 30: (At 8:25 p.m. Thurs. eve.)…
What’s ‘IN’ and ‘OUT’ for the year? Read on
By Charles Sercombe and Alan R. Madeleine Let’s all kiss the year 2011 good-bye and say good riddance. It’s now a new year that’s worthy of a new attitude. In…
