So, just what are the laws about street harassment?
By Charles Sercombe There has been much talk in town the past couple of weeks regarding the street harassment of women. It’s a problem that has plagued women in…
Mayor: State is in a ‘dangerous’ time with COVID-19
By Charles Sercombe It’s still grim news about Hamtramck’s COVID-19 outbreak. For the second week in a row, there have been over 100 COVID-19 cases reported here, Mayor Karen…
Police reform begins with civilian oversight
Police reform has been on the minds of many folks nationwide following a spate of police shootings of unarmed suspects. Recently, a Hamtramck-based writer proposed, in an opinion article in…
Breaking news … Say goodbye to City Clerk August Gitschlag
By Charles Sercombe Add another one to the list of folks exiting from city hall. On the heels of City Councilmembers Andrea Karpinski and Ian Perrotta, who both resigned…
Abolish the city’s police department? One local writer says yes
By Charles Sercombe An opinion article on modeldmedia.com has stirred up a heated discussion on Hamtramck social media. The article is titled “Hamtramck does not need a police department.…
Councilman resigns in a fit of anger
By Charles Sercombe Following a wild and profanity-laced city council meeting Tuesday, Councilmember Ian Perrotta announced his resignation. There was a lot to unpack from the meeting, the end of…
Caniff rebuild project is worth the inconvenience
This is going to be a rough spring and summer for Hamtramck and its visitors. Why? Well, the city’s main artery to I-75 is being torn up and rebuilt. Construction…
Retired Hamtramck detective’s shooting case takes a twist
By Charles Sercombe A day-long holiday celebration, fueled with beer drinking and shots of tequila, led to an almost lethal showdown between a retired Hamtramck detective and his estranged…
Council seats open up for election
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s election season is about to begin. The deadline for candidates to file for one of three city council seats or the mayor’s position is next…
Breaking news … HPS delays return to school as COVID cases surge
By Charles Sercombe Once again, the return to in-person classroom learning in the Hamtramck Public School District has been postponed. The district made the announcement on Friday, April 9…
