Guest Editorial: Pride flag also represents our diversity
By Mark Rigstad Our city’s motto is “The World in Two Square Miles!” because we cherish our tradition of diversity, inclusivity, and toleration of differences. A tolerant community accepts…
Justice is about to be served
For those who have been following the city’s long-running housing discrimination lawsuit, there is reason to celebrate. But it’s not quite “pop the champagne bottle” time. Thanks to an almost…
Crime Log … July 12-18
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers July 12-18. Tuesday, July 12 A noise complaint was made in the 9000 block of Jos. Campau. Officers attempted to pull over…
Voting has begun; ballots now also in Arabic language
By Charles Sercombe The Aug. 2 Primary Election is just two weeks away. Hamtramck ballots are now available at the city clerk’s office in city hall. Absentee ballots are…
Ex-city manager is now working back in Lansing
By Alan Madlane Hamtramck’s former city manager has surfaced, and in a nice landing spot. Kathy Angerer has taken a deputy director post with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and…
State’s pension funding is only a temporary fix
Last week, the city received some exciting news. It is very likely that Hamtramck will qualify for and receive about, $17.6 million to shore up its underfunded pension fund. That…
County health agency breaks ground on new office
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) will soon have a new home. Today, Thursday (July 21) a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the agency’s new administrative offices at 8726…
A mighty wind blew through town
UPDATE: Power was restored in Hamtramck at about 2 a.m. Thursday. By Charles Sercombe Strong winds caused a power outage in Hamtramck today (Wednesday, July 20) at about 3 p.m.…
City Hall Insider 5/24/22 meeting
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on May 24. During public comment, Lynn Blasey of the Hamtramck Arts and Cultural Commission said that there will be an art gallery…
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