Hamtramck mourns the loss of a champion for all
Last week, Hamtramck lost a dedicated public servant. Yvonne Myrick, a retired supervisor with the city’s water department, and the first African-American to be president of the Hamtramck Public School…
Former HPS board president has died
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck lost a pioneer for women and minorities recently. Yvonne Myrick, the founder of The Concerned Women of Hamtramck, former Hamtramck Water Department Director and President of…
HPS graduate spreads the word about reaching out to help others
By Alan Madlane Paul Gubin was frequently spotted out on the streets of his hometown of Hamtramck. A larger-than-life presence, he unfortunately passed away this past December. His son…
Show your Cosmos pride and donate to a good cause
Hamtramckans have long been known for their generosity – especially when it comes to lending a hand to one of our own. Former Detroit Tigers and Hamtramck High School graduate…
Breaking News … Dead man found at recycling center
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck police are stumped over the circumstances of a deceased body found at the Hamtramck Recycling Center. According to a press release issued on Monday, a black…
It’s batter-up time for fans of a Hamtramck sports star
By Alan Madlane Detroit Tigers fans of a certain age should remember Ike Blessitt. And Hamtramckans, of that same certain age, certainly should. Blessitt, a four-sport star at Hamtramck…
Mayor begins changes
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Ameer Ghalib is living up to a campaign promise to make the city’s various boards and commissions more ethnically and racially diverse. Recently, he notified three…
Guest Editorial: For many in HPS, it’s time to observe Ramadan
By Nabil Nagi HPS Interim Superintendent I am proud to call Hamtramck home. We have so much to celebrate together, especially our diversity, which I consider one of the strengths…
Thanks to many, city’s historic stadium will shine
Score another victory for Hamtramck. An anticipated federal grant worth over $650,000 was finally awarded to the city recently, and this money will allow restrooms to be built at Veterans…
Plans gear up for Hamtramck’s centennial celebration
By Alan Madlane The Hamtramck Historical Museum is preparing for a huge birthday bash. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Hamtramck being incorporated as a city. Greg Kowalski…
