Spread the word, a lot is at stake in this election
We can’t emphasize how important it is to vote Nov. 8. The upcoming election is known as the “midterm,” which is when voters decide, after the first two years of…
Are we to trust how city officials search for a CM?
Last week, the city council decided to search on their own for a new city manager. A few months ago, the council had initially decided to hire a search firm,…
Hamtramck continues to shine and we want more
Last weekend was one of those special ones in Hamtramck. The annual Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival was even bigger and better than in previous years, and created quite a buzz…
Guest Editorial: Be sure to have a plan in case of a home fire
By Matthew Wyszczelski Hamtramck Fire Chief October is Fire Prevention Month and to kick things off the National Fire Protection Agency and the Hamtramck Fire Department will be teaming up…
City council made the tight decision on abatement
We realize it was no easy task deciding whether to grant a tax break to another company that promised the moon to the city. Hamtramck has been burned by such…
After years of dreaming, a bike trail is now in the works
After many years of talking and even sometimes arguing (in Hamtramck, can you imagine that?), the city is on course to install a bike/hiking trail. The trail, officially called the…
Tax abatement issue reveals a rudderless city
Someone take leadership of this city. For the last several weeks, some members of the city council have stumbled over themselves in holding up a request for a tax abatement…
Guest Editorial … HPS offers a helping hand to its students
By Sarah Peslar Nearly 1 in every 5 children is near-sighted or has a vision-impairment requiring glasses to see at school. While it goes without saying that clear vision is…
In this case, a tax abatement is justified
The city council can’t seem to make a hard decision on a proposed tax abatement deal that, if approved, would lead to a major re-development. The council either keeps putting…
This year, the parade and festival were a smash
It’s weird to say this but, we’re glad the Polish Day Parade decided to leave Hamtramck and move to Warren. Why? Well, first of all, we wish the Polish Day…
