The spirit of giving is alive and well at Hamtramck’s 31st District Court
By Ian Perrotta It may not be December 25 yet, but it’s not too early for a Christmas miracle. That was the case at the 31st District Court yesterday (Dec.…
Governmental genie wishes you some grants
By Ian Perrotta Here’s a great gift this Christmas: a grant from the government. Thanks to the city’s strong relationship with the state, that’s actually an option this year. There…
For now, the city looks to loans
By Charles Sercombe Bankruptcy or accept a state loan? Lay off a dozen cops and firefighters? Those were the choices the City Council analyzed, debated and wrung their hands over.…
New traffic law likely to have no effect
By Charles Sercombe Just as the city is scrambling to find more sources of money, a new state law is threatening to shut down a major revenue stream. Recently, state…
Cosmos basketball season starts off with a big win
By Ian Perrotta The Hamtramck High boys’ basketball team is undefeated – so far. They won their first game of the season on Tuesday (Dec. 7) night. It was a…
‘Winter Glow’ kicks off the holiday season with plenty of cheer
By Charles Sercombe The winter and holiday season got a warm reception last Saturday – even if temps outside were unseasonably chilly. The 16th annual “Winter Glow” took over the…
Even in death, his shadow casts far and wide
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Jim Shaw was a generous friend. He gave himself — his passion for music, art, travel…
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…
A state loan will buy the city a year to get it right
After all the huff and puff last week about the possible layoff of police officers and firefighters, and hours of special meetings, there won’t be a single cop or fireman…
New business looks to become the ‘Sultan’ of Conant
By Ian Perrotta If taste is king, then the Sultan Al-Kabob rules Hamtramck. The restaurant, located at 9335 Conant Ave., is one of the latest culinary additions to the city.…
