School district opens its virtual doors to Cranbrook classes
By Alan Madlane Hamtramck Public Schools just upped their curriculum offerings. Unless you have a student who has benefited from these programs, you may be unaware that classes in…
Mayor Majewski served the community well
Last Friday, Hamtramck’s Polish community held an appreciation party for outgoing Mayor Karen Majewski. Majewski is completing her 16th year as mayor, which was preceded by serving on city council…
City officials welcome Hamtramck’s first ‘pocket’ park
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s newest, and smallest, park was officially welcomed last week. Residents and city and county officials held a dedication for “Salam Peace Park.” Salam is Arabic…
Traffic study offers insight into accidents and the city’s population
By Alan Madlane The stats from SEMCOG are out about Southeast Michigan’s driving habits from last year, and the news is a mixed bag. SEMCOG is the Southeast Michigan…
Council rejects censures
By Charles Sercombe Councilmember Carrie Beth Lasley struck out twice in trying to censure Mayor Karen Majewski and City Manager Kathy Angerer. Lasley said the two deserved the censures…
City officials deserve credit for their hard work
The stars have been aligning for Hamtramck lately. By that, we mean there is state and federal funding in the pipeline that will likely be coming to Hamtramck. It could…
Hamtramck Public Schools offer free vaccines and boosters
By Charles Sercombe Still haven’t gotten a Covid vaccine or booster? If so, be sure to stop by the HPS Community Center Gymnasium, 11350 Charest St., on Dec. 2 or…
‘Tis the season for the Goodfellows holiday food drive
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Goodfellows are back in action this year. Last year, the Covid pandemic threw a wrench in the annual donation drive, but with more people…
Federal funding is coming for water lines
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s problem with lead water lines keeps getting more attention. On Monday, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, who was joined by State Sen. Adam Hollier, held a press…
Governor proposes funding to help with replacing lead water lines
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck may be in line to receive funding to replace the city’s lead water lines sooner than expected. Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a plan to…
