For public schools students, classroom lessons continue
By Charles Sercombe School may be out, but class lessons will continue for the remainder of the school year. This past week, the Hamtramck Public School District handed out…
Breaking news: Governor extends stay at home directive
By Charles Sercombe In a press conference today (Friday, April 24), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced what most people thought she would: She extended her “stay at home” order until May…
In an era of a pandemic, here’s something to celebrate
Despite the never-ending gloomy news about the coronavirus pandemic, and the increasing number of local deaths from the disease, there has been some good news. In better times, Hamtramck would…
Darla Swint, community activist, dies
By Charles Sercombe The COVID-19 disease has claimed another high-profile Hamtramck community activist. Darla Swint, 69, died April 16. A few weeks ago, State Rep. Isaac Robinson, 44, died from…
Public schools to distribute Chromebooks starting this week
Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed posted this notice on social media about handing out Chromebooks to the families of students so students can continue with their lessons for…
Cosmos basketball legend now has a new home: The Hall of Fame
By Alan Madlane Rudy Tomjanovich finally got in. Tomjanovich, an NBA star player and coach, and pride of Hamtramck – having been born and raised here – was voted into…
Hamtramck’s historic baseball stadium gets another ‘win’
By Charles Sercombe The restoration effort for the historic Hamtramck baseball stadium just scored a huge home run. The National Park Service, through its African American Civil Rights Historic…
State Rep. seat up for election
By Charles Sercombe A special election will be held to fill the vacant seat of State Rep. Isaac Robinson, who died two weeks ago. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for the…
Pandemic update: Hamtramck cases continue to increase
By Charles Sercombe The stay at home quarantine got tighter this past week. Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her “stay home, stay safe” police will extend to April…
Water Department can afford to make amends
A few weeks ago, we reported that the Water Department has a $11 million budget surplus. That’s a lot of money. We asked what that money will be used for,…
