Sometimes in spring, it’s best to shush up and just look around
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck. A version of this article first appeared in modeldmedia.com) By Walter Wasacz After rhapsodizing about spring being a special…
If recycling is a crime, then the Redo Crew is guilty
By Ian Perrotta Note to the upcoming weekend clean-ups: One person’s trash is another person’s recycled treasure. That’s the lesson learned at Recycled Treasures, the nonprofit resale shop that offers…
Time to get ready for the big ‘sweep’
By Ian Perrotta It’s time to dust off that, uh, dust. Spring is in high gear and community clean-ups are in the air. Starting tomorrow (Saturday May 8) there will…
Cost of splash pad raises questions
By Charles Sercombe Compared to other communities, Hamtramck taxpayers paid twice as much per square foot for its splash pad in Pulaski Park. Last fall, the Hamtramck Recreation Department spent…
Former city financial manager takes on cuts in Warren
By Charles Sercombe Four days into his new job, former Hamtramck Emergency Financial Manager Lou Schimmel is already making enemies in the City of Warren. According to a recent report…
Change in traffic law is no guarantee in beating tickets
By Ian Perrotta A little-known law appears to be bringing up some big questions for citizens and government officials alike. Last week, it was reported that Hamtramck was one of…
School tax is needed to shore up state budget
It’s quite the rage these days to be anti-tax. But not all taxes are equal. Take, for example, a recent Wayne County Public School-sponsored tax to raise an extra 1.9…
In Hamtramck, taking a tour of the world comes easy
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Smiles were free and laughter was plentiful at last Saturday’s (April 24) World’s Fair at People’s Community Services (PCS). About 200 people showed up for…
Street life: Baseball, Punks, Polish Muslims & Strawberry Festival
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck. A version of this article first appeared in modeldmedia.com) By Walter Wasacz Of all the seasons, springtime in Hamtramck…
