Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Have You Noticed? Campau's Storefronts Seem Cleaner And Less Cluttered!

I was walking down Joseph Campau earlier this morning and I noticed that something was not right. Everything seemed brighter, cleaner, and neater. The windows of almost every storefront were washed and free of clutter such as old posters, tacky advertisements, and flyers. Is it just me? Did Hamtramck enforce some sort of ordinance about storefronts being clean? Is someone important coming to town? Perhaps Hamtramck business owners are finally banding together to protect Hamtramck's once thriving business district.

If anyone knows anything, please let this interested party know!

Labels: , , ,

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Gamestop: Number One Hamtramck Target

Early Monday morning, Gamestop once again fell victim to broken windows, and possible stolen merchandise. As I was walking to work, I noticed that both front windows had been shattered, and interior shelves near the windows were knocked down. The emergency window people were already on the scene, putting wooden boards up.

So, here's my humble question: Why doesn't anyone do anything to prevent this from happening. It happens all the time at the same place. You'd think the police would set up one of the new cameras on the traffic pole next door; or maybe the owner would invest in some kind of shatterproof glass. One thing is most clear, something needs to be done about this.

Not only is this a constant blemish on Hamtramck's already shaky crime count, it is bad for business. Hamtramck is about to loose one of its busiest stores due to constant robbery. The worst part? It's not Hamtramck residents doing the breaking and entering, it's Detroit residents coming from across 75 and from Highland Park.

I'm sorry, but I sincerely pissed off. I love this city, but everyday I come closer and closer to packing up and never looking back.

Labels: , ,

Sunday, August 01, 2010

Real Church : Convoy Of Hope August 4, 2010 12-3PM

The Real Church on Caniff just east of Joseph Campau is hosting the Convoy of Hope organization directly across from them in the city parking lot. Here's a quote from their website:
We will be handing out 1,000 FREE bags of groceries to Hamtramck people in need.  Eligible recipients must be at least 18 years old with a valid picture ID.
There will also be FREE haircuts, health screenings, and a concert by local musician Tim West.
We’d love for YOU to join us!  See you there!
All Hamtown residents are invited, but please save the groceries for people who really need them.

Also, I just found this picture when I was stumbling earlier and I thought it was so true.

Labels: , , ,