School district is relying on contract concessions to balance budget
By Charles Sercombe Last week Hamtramck Schools Superintendent Tom Niczay warned that if school employees don’t soon agree to contract concessions, there could be a state takeover of the district.…
Library celebrates its anniversary and inducts new members into ‘Hall of Fame’
By Ian Perrotta Here’s something regarding the library that you don’t have to keep quiet about: Last Thursday (Nov. 11) the Hamtramck Public Library celebrated its 92nd Anniversary with a…
Toast of the town . . . Kelly’s Bar
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…
When the media comes knocking on Hamtramck’s door
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Sometimes we get the best material for Street Life by just looking in the mirror. Not…
Police chief is right to change wrong-headed policy
What were they thinking? Last week, Channel 7 news investigator Scott Lewis aired a story about a gasoline station employee whose car was rear-ended by a woman driver who fled…
Smoking ban in bars has hurt business, owners say
“Smokin’ in the boys’ room Smokin’ in the boys’ room Now, teacher, don’t you fill me up with your rules But everybody knows that smokin’ ain’t allowed in school.” Brownsville…
A salute and a toast to Hamtramck’s veterans
By Charles Sercombe We’re not sure why, but Thursday’s Veterans Day seemed to attract more people than usual here in Hamtramck. Maybe it’s the ongoing – and seemingly never-ending –…
Tough talk about city finances
By Charles Sercombe The budget ax is slicing and dicing in City Hall. Well, at least threats of budget cuts and layoffs are flying. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the…
Now it’s the schools’ turn to warn of closings
“Well, all my friends are boppin’ the blues. It, must be goin’ round All my friends are boppin’ the blues. It, must be goin’ round” Carl Perkins, “Boppin’ the Blues”…
New Weed and Seed Youth Coaches hit the ground running
By Ian Perrotta They’ve only been on the job for a few weeks, but the Weed and Seed program’s new Youth Coaches have already began to make a difference. Last…
