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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
By Charles Sercombe It took two attempts, but a majority of city councilmembers finally passed a new city budget Tuesday night. But for those watching the debate, some may have…
By Charles Sercombe Kids, got the summertime blues (already?) and nothing to do? Well, the summer is just starting and there is plenty to do in Hamtramck. And the best…