Hamtramck historical author takes aim at crime and murder
By Alan Madlane Greg Kowalski, Executive Director of the Hamtramck Historical Museum and a prolific author sometimes fondly referred to as “The Hemingway of Hamtramck,” has yet another city-themed…
School superintendent presents a return to classroom teaching
By Jaleelah Ahmed HPS Superintedent Editor’s note: Recently, Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed sent district parents a letter, notifying them of the district’s plan to return to in-person…
Federal bucks are coming
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck, like dozens of communities in Michigan, is set to receive a financial shot in the arm. According to a federal breakdown of where stimulus dollars are…
Let the market decide about businesses
We often hear residents complain about the empty storefronts on Jos. Campau, and the supposed failure of city leaders to attract businesses. Some folks believe that big-name companies are just…
Rolling in the dough
By Charles Sercombe The recreational marijuana business is major money-maker in the state. And Hamtramck is in line to receive a minor windfall in taxes and fees from the…
City officials try one more time for a millage increase
By Charles Sercombe A divided city council decided to give a city millage proposal one more shot with voters. At Tuesday’s regular city council meeting, the council split 3-3,…
Like it or not, a tax hike is coming
Doing nothing is not an option. Hamtramck’s financial forecast is not looking good. In about two years, the city will no longer be able to pay all of its bills.…
Pandemic causes the cancellation of this year’s music festival
By Charles Sercombe COVID has struck again. Yet another major Hamtramck cultural event will have to wait another year, because of the pandemic and the restrictions on people gathering…
‘Pay it now, or pay it later’
By Charles Sercombe The city’s financial health is looking pretty bad. How bad? Bad enough that it’s likely that, one way or another, property owners are going to be…
Toast of the Town … Finally, good things happening for bars and restaurants
By Alan Madlane Good news, bar- and restaurant-goers, and owners. As of today, Friday, March 5 (and in effect until at least April 19), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has loosened some…
