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…
Bomb scare will lead to charges
By Charles Sercombe The two teens who allegedly called in a fake bomb threat last week at Hamtramck High School are facing some serious criminal charges. The only good…
Election year offers challenges to candidates
Hamtramck’s election season is now off and running. There is a lot at stake this year – but then again, there is every year. Hamtramck is once again experiencing a…
Breaking news … Concern raised over officers’ encounter with a mentally disturbed person
By Charles Sercombe On Friday, Hamtramck social media blew up over how three Hamtramck police officers handled a man causing a disturbance in Veterans Memorial Park and nearby. In…
HPS students once again shine in oratory competition
By Charles Sercombe As usual, the students in the Hamtramck Public School District’s oratory program racked up another impressive year. District teacher Rahiel Housey-Johnson has been the…
