GM Poletown plant is both good news, bad news
We have spilled a lot of ink in recent months about the GM Poletown plant and what its existence means to Hamtramck. The plant plays a major role in the…
State comes under fire for decision on recycling plant
By Charles Sercombe Despite numerous protests and demonstrations, state officials gave US Ecology permission to process toxic material. The recycling plant is off of Mound, about a mile east…
Toast of the Town … Hamtramck did its part in lending a hand to Australia
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 other…
State let the city down in toxic waste matter
Apparently, the state doesn’t care about the health and well-being of our residents. Words can’t express the outrage felt in the community about the state’s recent decision to allow radioactive…
2019: A year of big ideas and new challenges
By Walter Wasacz Let’s chalk up 2019 as the year City Life began to turn words into advocacy, advocacy into action. Let’s remember it as the year we…
Will there be a windfall for Hamtramck?
By Charles Sercombe Is Hamtramck in line for a major revenue boost now that GM has announced a huge investment in its Poletown plant? That was a question on…
Prepare to pay more for parking
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck will join other local communities in upgrading its parking meters. Hamtramck is about to install high-tech meters much like the ones you see in Royal Oak…
Should Hamtramck keep its parking meters or upgrade?
It’s an understatement to say that the subject of parking meters has long been an issue in Hamtramck. Since at least the 1980s, there have been on and off again…
What’s in store for the coming year? Just look back to last year
By Charles Sercombe Now that 2019 is behind us, it’s time once again to dust off our crystal ball and gaze into the future – the year 2020, to…
Crime watch: Armed robbery gangs arrested
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck police officers once again nabbed armed robbery crews. Last Friday, there were two incidents involving suspects using a black Chevy Impala as a getaway vehicle.…
