Should garbage cans remain in the alley? Discuss, please
“Trash, won’t pick it up Take them lights away Trash, won’t pick it up Don’t take your life away Trash, don’t try to take my life away” The New York…
City Hall Insider …
What is our City Council up to these days? We have the scoop and the highlights – as well as the lowlights – of the latest council meeting. By Charles…
City needs to step up effort to control blight
Cracking down on garbage. It’s a theme in this week’s issue. In recent months we have heard from plenty of folks who are fed up with seeing garbage in their…
It’s a party like no other, and it’s a ‘fun-raiser’
By Alan R. Madeleine Ain’t no party like a HAMTOWN party, ‘cause a HAMTOWN party don’t stop. Okay, not totally true, but it should be a good one. Got your…
School report card comes under fire
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s schools, both public and charter, have joined the growing number of other schools throughout the state and nation that are not making the grade. This week,…
In Hamtramck at least, development keeps pushing forward
By Charles Sercombe The economy may still be in the dumps in the metro area, but believe it or not, there is a lot happening in Hamtramck development-wise. A massive…
This year’s election is blah, but the gossip is juicy
By Charles Sercombe We’ve already reported how lame the City Council race has played out this campaign season. There was hardly any campaigning, at least from what many political observers…
Locals pitch in to help Hamtramck man’s medical expense
By David Piestrzynski The community is pulling together for Hamtramck resident Thomas “T.J.” Zuchowski. In June, Zuchowski, a 23-year-old Wayne State University accounting graduate, injured his spine while diving near…
School AYP testing is setting districts up for failure
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the nation’s attempt at boosting the test scores of students is nothing more than a veiled attempt to get rid of union teachers. Recent results…
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…
