It’s time to lend a helping hand in Hamtramck
By Ian Perrotta Want to stay busy this spring? In the next month there will be plenty of chances to volunteer and meet your neighbors. Here are just a…
Easter: Times change but the spirit remains the same
By Greg Kowalski There’s a different feel to Easter, compared with other Christian holidays. That may be because there is less commercialism attached to it like there is…
Hamtown’s Movers and Shakers…Koscuizsko Middle School teacher Therese Comor
By Ian Perrotta Last Tuesday (Feb. 26) Koscuizsko Middle School teacher Therese Comor appeared on ABC’s “The View” as part of the show’s “Hilarious Teacher” competition. Although she…
Dining out this weekend? Hamtramck has a special deal for couples
By Ian Perrotta Looking for a new way to explore Hamtramck? If so, then the Downtown Development Authority has a deal for you. This Saturday (March 2) the DDA is…
Paczki Day parody draws outrage from Polish community
By Charles Sercombe A parody video of Paczki Day and Hamtramck is not tickling the funny bone of the Polish community. A film by John Kerfoot called “Pure…
At HPS district-wide science fair, there’s a method to the madness
By Ian Perrotta What fruit or vegetable holds the most electricity? Does the color of light affect the amount of energy it produces? And how would you go about…
Start off Paczki Day early and take a tour of the city
By Ian Perrotta With so much to do and just a few hours to get it all done, here is our Paczki Day activity guide. At 7 a.m.,…
There’s more to do in Hamtramck throughout the year
By Ian Perrotta If you’re visiting this city for the first time – or if you only come down once a year for Paczki Day – you’re not seeing…
Property owner has big idea for small parcel of land
By Ian Perrotta What would you do if you had a vacant lot in the middle of the city? Well, if you’re Oakland County businessman S.N. Syed, you ask the…
Let’s take a look into the next 12 months
By Charles Sercombe With 2012 now just a memory, it’s time to wipe off our crystal ball and gaze into Hamtramck’s future. So far, it’s looking a lot…
