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…
Kowalski Deli serves its last meal
By Charles Sercombe A Hamtramck landmark business is about close its doors for good. A letter went out on Monday from the Kowalski Sausage Co. announcing that…
Family comes full circle back to Hamtramck
By Ian Perrotta Hungry at 3 a.m.? Hamtramck’s newest eatery can help fill the void in your stomach. On Monday, L. George’s Coney Island officially opened its doors to…
GM says it wants to get more involved in the city
By Ian Perrotta Maybe a few Volts can help jumpstart the economy. If that’s the case, then there is good news for Hamtramck. General Motors – which produces the…
Hello Mr. Chiipss: Skateboard culture rolls into town
By Ian Perrotta Hamtramck’s newest storefront isn’t exactly a chip off the old block. Rather, it’s more of an indication of what the city’s future has to offer. Chiipss –…
At Maria’s, the future is all about salsa
By Alan Madeleine Hamtramck is about to lose one of its most unique restaurants. Well, sort of. After four and a half years of operation — a fact that’s hard…
Hop on over to Skipper’s Hamtown Bar for a free beer
By Ian Perrotta No, you’re not hallucinating. All you have to do is answer a few questions. This coming Wednesday (July 11), Skipper’s Hamtown Bar will be hosting its usual…
