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In this case, a tax abatement is justified

The city council can’t seem to make a hard decision on a proposed tax abatement deal that, if approved, would lead to a major re-development. The council either keeps putting…

Breaking news … Council forced to re-do its meeting, except one item will be missing

Breaking news … Council forced to re-do its meeting, except one item will be missing

Update: Mayor Amer Ghalib responded to why the tax abatement issue is not included in the agenda for the special meeting. “Zbox” in his response refers to the tax abatement…

City Hall Insider … 7/12/22

What is our City Council up to these days? We have the highlights of the latest council meeting. By Charles Sercombe The city council met on July 12, and all…

Crime Log … 9/9/22

By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Aug. 30-Sept. 5. Tuesday, Aug. 30 A resident was arrested after a traffic stop for drunk driving, and for possessing narcotics. Officers…

School Bell … 9/9/22

HPS health tip Have you ever been curious about trying yoga? If your answer is yes, consider attempting the sport this September to celebrate National Yoga Month! Plenty of health…

Hamtramck Labor Day Festival comes back with a roar

Hamtramck Labor Day Festival comes back with a roar

  By Charles Sercombe This is by no means official, but we heard this from several folks who know this town, and here’s the verdict on this year’s Hamtramck Labor…

Absentee ballot applications are now available

Absentee ballot applications are now available

  By Alan Madlane It’s voting season again. Applications for absentee ballots are now available at the Hamtramck City Clerk’s Office, and also at any Secretary of State office. Hamtramck…

Fall festival is coming

Fall festival is coming

By Alan Madlane The chill may be creeping into the air, but Hamtramck’s got a hot idea to match. The Hamtramck Recreation Department is sponsoring what they’re calling a Fall…

This year, the parade and festival were a smash

It’s weird to say this but, we’re glad the Polish Day Parade decided to leave Hamtramck and move to Warren. Why? Well, first of all, we wish the Polish Day…

Crime Log … 9/2/22

By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Aug. 23-29. Tuesday, Aug. 23 A complaint was made by a Selfridge St. resident about an unwanted guest. Officers made a traffic…