By Charles Sercombe The economy may still be in the dumps in the metro area, but believe it or not, there is a lot happening in Hamtramck development-wise. A massive housing construction and rehab project is still underway. Wayne County has been busy building rental dwellings throughout town, and the county is looking to construct [...]
By Charles Sercombe We’ve already reported how lame the City Council race has played out this campaign season. There was hardly any campaigning, at least from what many political observers could tell. And when it finally came time for the Primary Election, even the voter turnout was slim. Perhaps it has something to do with [...]
By David Piestrzynski The community is pulling together for Hamtramck resident Thomas “T.J.” Zuchowski. In June, Zuchowski, a 23-year-old Wayne State University accounting graduate, injured his spine while diving near Oscoda. The injury left Zuchowski paralyzed from the chest down. He is currently in the rehabilitation unit at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital to receive therapy [...]
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the nation’s attempt at boosting the test scores of students is nothing more than a veiled attempt to get rid of union teachers. Recent results of the Adequate Yearly Progress scores have resulted in only 60- percent of the state’s high schools being able to pass. That’s a decrease from [...]
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 can be found throughout the city. By Alan R. Madeleine When is a full house not a full house? Well, for starters, when it loses [...]
Take me out to the ball game Take me out to the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack I don’t care if I ever get back, ‘Cause it’s root, root, root For the home team. If they don’t win it’s a shame. For it’s one, two, three strikes You’re out At the old [...]
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s City Council candidates have at least one thing in common, well, at least for the majority of them: They’re cheap. All but three of the 13 candidates who ran for the Primary Election have filed a waiver with the Wayne County Election Division that said they don’t plan to receive or [...]
By Charles Sercombe It may be small now, but there is plenty of room for growth for Hamtramck’s first-ever Farmer’s Market. It’s the brainchild of Alex and Zina Lumelsky, who wanted to bring into town locally-grown fresh, and preferably organic, produce. So far, three growers have agreed to set up tables every Wednesday, starting at [...]
What is our City Council up to these days? We have the scoop and the highlights – as well as the lowlights – of the latest council meeting By Charles Sercombe The City Council met on Aug. 9 with all councilmembers in attendance. The meeting ran for one hour. Before we start, we’d like to [...]
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 can be found throughout the city. By Alan R. Madeleine The city of Hamtramck has long been touted as having more bars per square mile [...]
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