For some in Hamtramck, social distancing needs practice
In last week’s City Life column about how residents are reacting to the coronavirus outbreak, it was noted that we need to practice social distancing more. It may have been…
Coronavirus update: Number of COVID-19 cases increases in Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe As the coronavirus continues to spread in Michigan – and in Wayne County especially – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to take action. Hamtramck, like most communities…
Crime-wise, the virus scare has been a deterrent
By Charles Sercombe There is one good thing to be said of the coronavirus pandemic: Crime in Hamtramck has gone drastically down. Well, at least what people report to…
City Life: Changing behavior will help defeat virus
By Walter Wasacz The hard truth is that Hamtramck, which claims to be the state’s most densely populated city, is in the direct path of the biggest health crisis…
Virus crisis means changing city hall business as usual
Challenging times require novel solutions. With everyone under state orders to stay at home, and to observe social distancing from one another when you do have to go out, the…
The school year: From the Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent
March 31, 2020 Dear Hamtramck Public Schools Families, We have missed you! As you know, last week Governor Whitmer indicated that it is “very unlikely” that students will return…
Hamtramck’s state representative remembered for his dedication
By Charles Sercombe State Rep. Isaac Robinson, a champion of environmental rights, died last Sunday. The suspected cause is COVID-19. He was 44 years old, and was in…
School district bond election postponed
By Charles Sercombe School officials will have to wait a few months to see if voters will approve a $35 million bond proposal. It’s another setback caused by…
School board now has more time to promote its bond proposal
The Hamtramck public School Board did the responsible thing by postponing its bond election. The board had planned to hold a special election on May 5, but at the request…
Hamtramck business directory 2020
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