Breaking news … Say goodbye to City Clerk August Gitschlag
By Charles Sercombe Add another one to the list of folks exiting from city hall. On the heels of City Councilmembers Andrea Karpinski and Ian Perrotta, who both resigned…
Abolish the city’s police department? One local writer says yes
By Charles Sercombe An opinion article on modeldmedia.com has stirred up a heated discussion on Hamtramck social media. The article is titled “Hamtramck does not need a police department.…
Councilman resigns in a fit of anger
By Charles Sercombe Following a wild and profanity-laced city council meeting Tuesday, Councilmember Ian Perrotta announced his resignation. There was a lot to unpack from the meeting, the end of…
Caniff rebuild project is worth the inconvenience
This is going to be a rough spring and summer for Hamtramck and its visitors. Why? Well, the city’s main artery to I-75 is being torn up and rebuilt. Construction…
Retired Hamtramck detective’s shooting case takes a twist
By Charles Sercombe A day-long holiday celebration, fueled with beer drinking and shots of tequila, led to an almost lethal showdown between a retired Hamtramck detective and his estranged…
Council seats open up for election
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s election season is about to begin. The deadline for candidates to file for one of three city council seats or the mayor’s position is next…
Breaking news … HPS delays return to school as COVID cases surge
By Charles Sercombe Once again, the return to in-person classroom learning in the Hamtramck Public School District has been postponed. The district made the announcement on Friday, April 9…
First step in Caniff reconstruction is now underway
By Charles Sercombe First came the rebuilding of Holbrook. Now it’s Caniff’s turn, and prepare to be inconvenienced. With Caniff being the main artery to I-75, this disruption is…
Crime watch … How to prevent bike thefts, and why they are increasing
By Charles Sercombe Getting your bike stolen in Hamtramck is not an uncommon occurrence. A bike theft shows up in the Hamtramck Police Department’s daily incident reports almost every…
Hamtramck is ready to rebuild its housing
Hamtramck has its financial challenges, but there is one bright spot. The city is serious about bringing back housing. For decades, Hamtramck has been unable to unload its many vacant…
