By Hamtramck Fire Chief Matthew Wyszczelski Spring in Michigan means there is a strong chance for severe weather, so to prepare, the State of Michigan has declared the week of…
It continues to mystify us why some city officials are opposed to Hamtramck allowing marijuana dispensaries in town. There remains open hostility to this type of business, based largely on…
It continues to baffle us about the fuss being made over a new fee structure for vacant lot owners who do nothing with them. Some of these lot owners have…
It pains us to dwell on this, but the Hamtramck Board of Education appears to be in a mess of trouble. The public is noticing it too, if comments on…
By Greg Kowalski One of the biggest challenges of operating a historical museum in Hamtramck is that there is almost too much history. So much has happened in Hamtramck over…
The price for sitting on a vacant piece of land has become pricier in Hamtramck. After years of frustration with owners of vacant lots who just sit on their property…
Hamtramck School Boardmembers are talking about tackling a nagging problem among some members: absenteeism. It’s about time. For some reason, the board has not had a policy regarding the absences…
We’ve noticed a disturbing trend, over recent months, that could get out of hand. And that is the mayor and city council inserting themselves into the decision making of the…
Recently, Hamtramck Police Chief Anne Moise announced that she will be retiring at the end of this month. We wish Chief Moise a well-deserved retirement. Police work, as most of…
By Max Gilginas What a weekend it has been in Hamtramck! The office of Community Involvement extends heartfelt gratitude to the incredible snow shoveling volunteers who braved the elements,…