Is Hamtramck coming closer to looking like a suburb?
By Charles Sercombe Culture clashes in Hamtramck are not unheard of. But this time we’re not talking about ethnic differences, although that does have bearing on the issues coming…
Council appointment hits a snag
By Charles Sercombe At next Tuesday’s city council meeting, the vacant seat that former Councilmember Ian Perrotta held is expected to be filled. Perrotta resigned about a month ago,…
City clerk’s handling of his job raises the bar
City Clerk August Gitschlag is leaving Hamtramck for a new job, and we wish him the best. Hamtramck’s loss is the City of Clawson’s gain – which is where Mr.…
What parents should know about sending their child to kindergarten
By Charles Sercombe Enrollment for preschool and kindergarten is underway in the Hamtramck Public School District. We asked the district’s Coordinator of Pupil Services, George Blankenbaker, to talk about…
An example of how elected officials can get things done
Street harassment of women has been a hot topic in town lately. The discussion began on social media, and has now resulted in the city council passing a resolution seeking…
School district teams up with Rite Aid to provide Covid vaccines
By Charles Sercombe Still don’t have a Covid vaccination? There are a number of places to get one in Hamtramck, and now the Hamtramck Public School District is also…
Breaking news … Shooting suspect charged
By Charles Sercombe A 31-year-old Detroit man has been charged in the shooting death of another Detroiter who was walking on Conant. Ladaren Mixon was arrested on Tuesday, and…
Caniff city parking lot is now closed for repaving
By Charles Sercombe Caniff just got more traffic congestion. The city parking lot on Caniff and McDougall has been ripped up, and is now being primed for new pavement…
Council reaches an agreement on addressing street harassment
By Charles Sercombe In a second attempt to address the street harassment of women, the city council agreed to a resolution that takes the police department out of the equation.…
There are no magic dragons here, but plenty else to choose from
By Alan Madlane There’s a new kid in town in the recreational pot trade, and its name is Puff. Er, like the magic dragon, yes. A song we all know…
