The cure for abating repeated flooding? Money
The talk of the town this past week focused, of course, on Friday’s massive flooding in Hamtramck and the metro area. Many households here reported flood damage, and many questioned…
On the Gay Pride Flag: it’s about tolerance
It is obvious that, when it comes to anything to do with gay rights in this town, there is a deep cultural division. At issue recently was a divided city…
HPS District once again shines during graduation time
Each year, we visit with the Hamtramck High School graduating seniors during their graduation ceremony. And each year we are amazed at their energy, and the even-more-impressive cultural diversity in…
Term limits don’t make sense locally
Should Hamtramck impose term limits for the mayor and city council? That question will be going forward to Hamtramck voters in the near future. We think that is a terrible…
Slowly, the suburban look creeps into Hamtramck
Call us old-fashioned, perhaps, but we like the way Hamtramck’s neighborhoods look. We say this in light of the recent debate on whether to allow those building new homes to…
City clerk’s handling of his job raises the bar
City Clerk August Gitschlag is leaving Hamtramck for a new job, and we wish him the best. Hamtramck’s loss is the City of Clawson’s gain – which is where Mr.…
An example of how elected officials can get things done
Street harassment of women has been a hot topic in town lately. The discussion began on social media, and has now resulted in the city council passing a resolution seeking…
Election year offers challenges to candidates
Hamtramck’s election season is now off and running. There is a lot at stake this year – but then again, there is every year. Hamtramck is once again experiencing a…
Addressing street harassment should start in the schools
It’s been happening for years in Hamtramck. Specifically, street harassment of women. Whether it’s catcalls or aggressive sexual propositioning, generations of Hamtramck women have experienced this verbal assault. There are,…
Police reform begins with civilian oversight
Police reform has been on the minds of many folks nationwide following a spate of police shootings of unarmed suspects. Recently, a Hamtramck-based writer proposed, in an opinion article in…
