Every election season, here in Hamtramck, there’s one thing you’ll be likely to hear from local candidates. Candidates are always saying how important it is to attract businesses, and encourage…
The recent resignation of City Councilmember Amanda Jaczkowski should serve as a stark reminder to future candidates to do your homework. Running for elected office comes with responsibilities – responsibilities…
Recently, the city council and mayor heard some alarming news about the city’s immediate future financial picture. The city is spending more money than it takes in, and the only…
On Tuesday, the city council voted to hire Interim City Manager Max Garbarino as the city’s new city manager. The several other final candidates for the position didn’t come close…
Bike lanes are something that will always cause division in communities. Hamtramck is no exception. We get it that the issue of bike lanes on Jos. Campau is causing a…
By Interim Superintendent Nabil Nagi At Hamtramck Public Schools (HPS), we’re immensely proud of our talented student body. Working within a diverse school district means that we often encounter bilingual…
There has been much talk lately of crime in the city – namely auto thefts. Every few years Hamtramck falls victim to a cycle of crime – usually involving cars.…
There was an admonishment we heard all too much when growing up, and it went something like this: “Just because you can do it, doesn’t make it right.” We mention…
Hamtramck will have a busy year ahead. With a new city manager soon to come on board, city officials will have their hands full in tackling a number of issues…
The city council is scheduled to once again vote on whether to allow residents to slaughter animals at home, in observance of their religious practice. It has failed to pass…