City’s dumping site sends out a confusing message
By Charles Sercombe Call it a mixed message. A so-called non-dumping site on the southend has become a dumping site for the city. Confused? You can only imagine what passersby…
Street Life: Having a wild, wild weekend in Hamtown
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz There is no shortage of smart art and leftfield musical happenings and political rantings in Hamtramck…
Toast of the Town… 88th Avenue Bar
When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this recurring column, we’ll take a look at the bars, restaurants and other events that…
Cosmos shut down STAR Academy in a blowout
By Ian Perrotta Hamtramck football is blood, sweat and tears. When the Cosmos play they sweat and the other team bleeds and then goes home crying. At least that was…
Cosmos coach picks up from last year
So who is the new coach of the Cosmos? Well, after former Hamtramck Head Coach Tarif Kumasi resigned midway through last year’s season due to a player ineligibility scandal, then…
Homecoming season comes home to the Cosmos
The kids want a little action The kids want a little fun The kids all have to get their kicks Before the evening’s done ‘Cause they’re goin’ to (High school)…
Movers & Shakers: Jeff Garbus
By Alan R. Madeleine Who he is: Jeff Garbus is the owner of Hamtramck’s Record Graveyard, and has been in the record business for almost 30 years. We recently caught…
Don’t punish the players who play by the rules
While we don’t want to see this nipped in the bud, there is legitimate concern that a proposal to treat resale shops like pawn shops is too restrictive. City Councilmember…
“Having a competitive edge for the 21st Century
Is Hamtramck prepared for the 21st Century? The talk around town is of city promotion, festivals, and economic development planning, all of which are much needed for our city. If…
Developer wins tax credit for ambitious project
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s tallest building has leaped yet another hurdle toward a major makeover. Mark Hausner, the owner of the four-story building on Jos. Campau and Belmont, was granted…
