Toast of the Town … A deep dive into Detroit’s music history
By Charles Sercombe Since most of us are semi-quarantined in our houses, without much to do during this COVID time, may we recommend a book to dig into? Go…
Open porches lead to good neighbors and safety
Should the city allow new housing units to have enclosed porches? In case you are wondering, this is actually a hot-button issue in the city council. A proposal, which seemingly…
The race is on for future marijuana sales outlets to open here
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is about to get its second marijuana retail outlet. But its go-ahead took some legal maneuvering before city officials signed off on the deal for…
Toast of the Town … A tale of two businesses in the age of COVID
When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and at other…
This year, the Goodfellows fundraiser has special meaning
Without a doubt, the year 2020 has been a kick in the behind for just about everyone. The coronavirus pandemic has caused financial hardships for many households. Hamtramck has always…
‘Tis the season to lend a hand to the Goodfellows
By Charles Sercombe Every year the Hamtramck Goodfellows manage to scrape up enough money to feed a few hundred needy families. But this year, because of COVID-19, their plans…
City set to curb pot sales
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck may end up being a one-marijuana-shop town. A majority of city councilmembers took the first step, at a special meeting Tuesday, to outlaw future cannabis…
City awarded mini-grant to crack down on pedestrian injuries
By Alan Madlane Hamtramck was one of a dozen, mostly southeastern Michigan cities that were just awarded short-term grants by the state’s Office of Highway Safety Planning. Others so…
In a time for leadership, a fail
We are in a pandemic, with thousands of businesses closing, millions of folks without jobs, and millions more about to have their unemployment benefits end. And what do our City…
Breaking news … City council moves to prohibit marijuana operations
By Charles Sercombe The city council will hold a special meeting this Tuesday (Nov. 17) to consider adopting an ordinance prohibiting future marijuana operations from setting up in Hamtramck.…
