GM is not being a good corporate neighbor
Talk about adding insult to injury. As our readers know, Hamtramck is hurting awfully bad, financially-speaking. In fact, we are a hair’s width away from total financial collapse, and subsequently…
Cutting business tax could further harm cities
There is a tax bill winding its way through the Michigan legislature that could financially devastate cities and school districts. State lawmakers, or more specifically, Republican lawmakers, are supporting a…
In Hamtramck, street art is anything but ‘dead’
It’s an old saying but one worth repeating: art is in the eye of the beholder. In other words, people are going to disagree on what is a piece of…
Council’s role in financial decisions goes too far
We know city officials are attempting to prevent a financial meltdown. But sometimes they overreach. Take, for example, what happened at a special meeting on Tuesday. Councilmember Cathie Gordon proposed…
There are no easy financial choices ahead for the city
Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. The city is going broke. But this time it’s for real — really. Yes, this warning has been repeated for many months…
School boardmember was fierce in her loyalty of Hamtramck
It is a sad note to hear that longtime Hamtramck School Boardmember Joan Borushko has been forced to step down due to ill health. Ms. Borushko is Hamtramck through and…
Let there be light in our city government
When are public records open for the public to view? There are a lot of exemptions when it comes to restricting public records, according to the Freedom of Information Act.…
From the Publisher: Celebrating the true joy of life
By John Ulaj This Sunday, we celebrate one of the holiest days in Christianity, The Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Happy Easter everyone! I wish to bring…
Council’s apparent flip-flop on city manager is baffling
We’re going to be upfront. We do not wish to harp on what we think is a wrongheaded decision in hiring a person whose expertise is economic development to take…
In the wake of violence, Hamtramck rises up in solidarity
A pretty amazing thing happened last Friday evening. An incredible turnout of people participated in a quickly put-together rally/march in support of the six women who were violently attacked within…
