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Residents are upset over utility work and no parking

Residents are upset over utility work and no parking

By Charles Sercombe The good news is, some sections of the city are getting new gas lines, and because of the work required to install the lines, new sidewalks will…

Get ready for next Tuesday’s Primary Election

Get ready for next Tuesday’s Primary Election

By Charles Sercombe Next Tuesday (Aug. 7) is election day here in Hamtramck and across the state. Voters here will be faced with a lengthy ballot, which includes two tax…

City vows to clean up southend blight

City vows to clean up southend blight

By Charles Sercombe The city’s not messing around. This time the hired guns are coming out. After years of threats and complaints, the city is sending out contractors to mow…

City is in line to get major grant

By Charles Sercombe A large chunk of the city’s financial woes could be solved, thanks to a potential federal grant. The city appears to be in the running for a…

For one day, kids got to play cops and firefighters

For one day, kids got to play cops and firefighters

By Charles Sercombe Saturday’s Public Safety Day was the perfect place for a kid to be. There were police cars on displays, with sirens wailing, and fire trucks that kids…

Financial plan will have to wait

By Charles Sercombe Now that Hamtramck has a new acting city manager, residents may be wondering what financial changes will be coming down the pike. A few weeks ago, the…

Firefighters get a workout last week

Firefighters get a workout last week

By Alan Madeleine Hamtramck Firefighters had a busier than average week, highlighted by a long-burning Highland Park fire at the old Sanders confectionary that they assisted on over the weekend.…

Our endorsements for State Rep. and Congress

Last week we offered our endorsement for Wayne County Commissioner, and suggested voters stick with the tried and true: Martha Scott. This week we’ll take on the state Rep. race…

Three Hamtramck men die in late-night car accident in New York

By Nargis Rahman A joint funeral was held Tuesday night at Masjidun-Nur Mosque for three young Hamtramck men who died in a car accident early Monday morning near Niagara Falls.…

City’s financial plan is rolled out to the public

City’s financial plan is rolled out to the public

By Ian Perrotta At last Thursday’s (June 28) Town Hall Meeting, much was discussed but little was accomplished. Called by City Councilmember Robert Zwolak in response to the city’s proposed…