Recycling in Hamtramck continues to expand in novel new ways
By Ian Perrotta Styrecycle might be a new business in town, but it’s tackling an age old problem — what do you do with polystyrene foam after it’s…
New businesses are taking root in Hamtramck
By Ian Perrotta Business owners around Detroit are now discovering what people in Hamtramck have always known: the city is a great place to do business in. Over the…
Business development session highlights various roads to success
By Ian Perrotta For anyone interested in starting a small business, look no further than down the street. Seriously — Jos. Campau has plenty of vacant storefronts, and as…
New market has an international appeal
By Ian Perrotta If you’re looking to enlighten your taste buds, then check out Hamtramck’s newest grocery store, Al-Amryah International Foods. Located at the corner of Conant and…
No money? No problem at Wayne County’s new health clinic
By Charles Sercombe One of key features of the new Wayne County Health Center located on Jos. Campau is that it treats anyone regardless of their ability to…
County health clinic is now officially open
By Charles Sercombe “Obamacare” is now in Hamtramck. Thanks to a $1.2 million grant through the Affordable Health Act, which was the centerpiece proposal of President Obama’s first term in…
Jos. Campau building is turned over to the city for development
By Ian Perrotta You may have noticed some new activity at the corner of Jos. Campau and Belmont recently. Unfortunately, it’s only precautionary. In January, the Department of Public…
Hamtown’s interest in bikes is not just cyclical
By Ian Perrotta Just in time for the city’s new bike and pedestrian lanes, there are now plans to open a bicycle shop in Hamtramck. Actually, the plans…
City considers a new fee for resale shops
By Ian Perrotta Stores that buy and sell used merchandise in Hamtramck may soon have to purchase something new – a permit allowing them to operate. The city council is…
Federal money continues to have a local impact
By Ian Perrotta “The house was a disaster when we got it. It was just full of junk. And pigeons.” That’s the way contractor Steve Hughes describes his…
