Fighting blight is everyone’s responsibility
Fighting graffiti, like littering, is an almost impossible task. How often does one actually see anyone spray painting graffiti? Littering, though, is something we all witness here and there. But…
Virtual town hall meeting will help parents who are stressed out
In this time of stress and uncertainty, parents and children are vulnerable to the mental pressures they face. In order to help out parents and kids, the Detroit Wayne…
Estate sale at Krot Funeral Home has something, ah, for everyone
By Alan Madlane If you’ve ever wanted to attend a funeral home’s estate sale – and be honest, who hasn’t? – you’re about to be in luck. Beginning this…
City mulls budget options
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck City Hall could look very different in the coming weeks and months. No, we’re not talking about a physical change to the building. Instead, it’s what…
Hamtramckans lined up for another election season
By Charles Sercombe City Councilmember Mohammad Hassan still has ambitions for higher office. Having just won a seat back onto city council this year – after abandoning the council…
Without a bailout, city is heading for hard times
Unless Congress allocates money to bail out states and municipalities, things are going to get rough in Hamtramck. Rough, as in, expect massive cutbacks in city programs and city employees.…
Blue Angels over Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Well, that was cool. The famed Blue Angels did a flyover in downtown Detroit Tuesday morning, and they made a turn right over Hamtramck. The…
Breaking news … Speeding driver crashes into police car and market
By Charles Sercombe A driver sped through a red light this afternoon at Jos. Campau and Caniff and crashed into a Detroit patrol car, and then ricocheted through the…
Crime watch: The coronavirus isn’t the only thing spreading
By Charles Sercombe Apparently, not everyone is adhering to the “stay home, stay safe” directive. More and more, graffiti is once again appearing throughout the city. As usual, how…
Layoffs come to city hall
By Charles Sercombe The financial impact of the coronavirus economic shut down has hit Hamtramck. Last week, the city “furloughed” 27 city employees, which includes 10 full-time and 17 part-time…
