Pot law raises more questions than answers
By Ian Perrotta At last Tuesday’s (Aug. 24) City Council meeting, the council decided it would pass on grass. Or, rather, it will wait to decide what zoning law to…
Drivers beware: Hamtramck has speed traps
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck traffic police, you’re on the radar of the National Motorists Association. According to a recent report released by the group, Hamtramck has three speed traps. The…
‘Kustom’ car show celebrates a way of life
By Charles Sercombe Veterans Memorial Park never looked cooler than on last Saturday. That was the scene of the annual “Hamtramck Hustle” – which featured “kustom” cars, ratrods and choppers.…
A look back at Hamtramck’s party of all parties
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz If Hamtramck street life is one of your primary interests, as it is for me, then…
A few questions with Rapper HUSH
By Ian Perrotta A lot has been said about the musical acts playing at this year’s Labor Day Festival who have already made it to the top, but what about…
Hamtramck’s ‘homegrown’ feeling will be contagious this weekend
Hamtramck, this is your weekend to shine. The annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival almost didn’t happen this weekend. The city is so broke it had to lay off its special…
Former Gandhi restaurant has a new name and new look
By Ian Perrotta Good news for anyone who missed their favorite flavors from the former Gandhi restaurant on Conant – it’s back (sort of) and better than ever. Rechristened ZamZam,…
St. Joe’s sister nursing home gets an uplift
The Ambassador Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre, located just 10 minutes away from Hamtramck, recently announced it has made some major improvements. Some of the renovations taking place over the past…
A baseball legend’s tale is now ready to be told
By Ian Perrotta As far as documentaries go, the film on Hamtramck’s own Art “Pinky” Deras was a grand slam. On Monday (Aug. 23) the premier of “The Legend of…
City is still waiting for Detroit
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is still waiting. Waiting for the administration of Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to get off its ass. Well, that’s not how Hamtramck officials would say it,…
