Volunteers are needed for new neighborhood patrols
By Ian Perrotta The city has a new weapon in its fight against crime – the Hamtramck Neighborhood Patrol. Beginning in late April, members of the community will start patrolling…
After five months in a hospital bed, now comes the hard part
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Last month, we reported the uplifting story of Hamtramckan Vladimir “Joe” Vujic, who received a lung…
Funk star’s visit kicks off campaign for artists’ rights
By Ian Perrotta On a recent Saturday night, Kelly’s Bar was taken over by George – George Clinton, that is. Well, he didn’t really take it over, but even without…
There’s walking and then there is walking
By Walter Wasacz In Model D this week, we ran a story written by Steve Panton, a Hamtramck resident who operates the 2739 Edwin art space. Sometime last year, I…
Boxing coach has an eye for picking Olympic contenders
By Ian Perrotta Note to all the kids who like to fight after school – there’s a time and a place for everything. In your case, it’s every weekday at…
City Hall Insider
By Charles Sercombe The City Council met on Jan. 11 with all members in attendance. The meeting lasted for over an hour-and-a-half. We’re telling you folks, as the city’s financial…
Have a creative idea, sit down and enjoy a bowl of soup
By Ian Perrotta There’s a new project being stirred up in Hamtramck. It’s called Diverse(soup)city and it’s looking to fund your idea. Diverse(soup)city is the brainchild of about a dozen…
Look, up in the sky, it’s a …
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Recently, on a sunny late afternoon, I spotted a rare, fascinating scene midway down the alley…
Movers and Shakers . . . Christine Komisarz
Who she is: Christine Komisarz You have created a Hamtramck-themed T-shirt. Tell us what it is and what inspired you to create it. Komisarz: Except for a period of about…
New Public Pool exhibit spotlights autos and their impact
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz I’ve always been drawn to Caniff, the main east-west artery in the city. OK, some could…
