COVID claims a hero
By Charles Sercombe For sure, John “Hippo” Hypnarowicz was a big, barrel-chested guy. Many folks would also point out that his heart was even bigger. That spirit of generosity…
Guest Editorial: Councilmember Andrea Karpinski’s resignation letter
By Andrea Karpinski It is not without careful consideration that I write this Letter of Resignation from my position as Hamtramck City Councilwoman. Over the last seven years, I…
Future pot stores are snuffed out
By Charles Sercombe In a close vote, city council shut the door on allowing any more marijuana retail outlets to open in Hamtramck. At least, the vote put a…
Coming soon to Hamtramck: A bike path to downtown and beyond
By Charles Sercombe That new bike lane you see on Jos. Campau between Carpenter and 6 Mile will, indeed, extend into Hamtramck. It’s just a matter of how it…
Zoning Board barely avoided a costly lawsuit
Thank goodness that cooler heads prevailed during a recent Zoning Board of Appeals decision. A few weeks ago, a bare majority of ZBA members voted to reject a variance request…
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…
