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Toast of the town . . . Kelly’s Bar

Toast of the town . . . Kelly’s Bar

When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and other events that…

When the media comes knocking on Hamtramck’s door

(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Sometimes we get the best material for Street Life by just looking in the mirror. Not…

Goodbye concrete jungle at Dickinson East

Goodbye concrete jungle at Dickinson East

By Ian Perrotta Its colors may be teal and orange, but Dickinson East Elementary might as well change them to green. Currently, the school’s staff and students are working on…

Toast of the town

Toast of the town

By Charles Sercombe When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and…

Once you’ve experienced Hamtramck, you’re here forever

Once you’ve experienced Hamtramck, you’re here forever

(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz All roads lead to and from Hamtramck. You can get here from anywhere. Once this place…

City Hall Insider

By Charles Sercombe On Tuesday, Nov. 9, the City Council held its regular council meeting. Councilmember Shahab Ahmed was absent. The meeting lasted for two hours at which point the…

Movers & Shakers . . . Russell Robinson

Movers & Shakers . . . Russell Robinson

By Alan R. Madeleine Who he is: Russell Robinson, new Principal of Holbrook Elementary School. Your Superintendent, Tom Niczay, described you as a “turn-around expert,” meaning someone who can come…

Hamtramck art scene gets more national exposure

Hamtramck art scene gets more national exposure

(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz October was an awesome month for art in Hamtramck — and the residential area on the…

A tradition worth telling and retelling

A tradition worth telling and retelling

(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Hamtramck is so rich in cultural amenities that it’s often tough to keep up with it…

Toast of the town … Halloween

When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and other events that…