Let the market decide about businesses
We often hear residents complain about the empty storefronts on Jos. Campau, and the supposed failure of city leaders to attract businesses. Some folks believe that big-name companies are just…
Rolling in the dough
By Charles Sercombe The recreational marijuana business is major money-maker in the state. And Hamtramck is in line to receive a minor windfall in taxes and fees from the…
City officials try one more time for a millage increase
By Charles Sercombe A divided city council decided to give a city millage proposal one more shot with voters. At Tuesday’s regular city council meeting, the council split 3-3,…
Like it or not, a tax hike is coming
Doing nothing is not an option. Hamtramck’s financial forecast is not looking good. In about two years, the city will no longer be able to pay all of its bills.…
Pandemic causes the cancellation of this year’s music festival
By Charles Sercombe COVID has struck again. Yet another major Hamtramck cultural event will have to wait another year, because of the pandemic and the restrictions on people gathering…
‘Pay it now, or pay it later’
By Charles Sercombe The city’s financial health is looking pretty bad. How bad? Bad enough that it’s likely that, one way or another, property owners are going to be…
Toast of the Town … Finally, good things happening for bars and restaurants
By Alan Madlane Good news, bar- and restaurant-goers, and owners. As of today, Friday, March 5 (and in effect until at least April 19), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has loosened some…
Cosmos varsity basketball team is on a roll
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck High School Cosmos boys varsity basketball team continue their drive toward a championship on a tear. While they still have two weeks to go in…
City’s finances are now at a critical crossroad
City councilmembers received an earful this week about the city’s dire financial picture. It’s a subject that’s been brought up before, but not quite at length like in Tuesday’s budget…
Breaking News … Robert Zwolak, former city official dies
By Charles Sercombe As we went to press Thursday it was announced that Robert Zwolak, 79, who was elected to multiple positions in Hamtramck’s government, died Wednesday night…
