Dissecting the city’s finances is a yearly exercise
By Charles Sercombe Ever wonder where Hamtramck’s government gets its money — and where it’s spent? According to a recent audit of the city’s 2019 finances, on the…
Presidential primary election is coming up
By Charles Sercombe Get ready to vote. Next Tuesday (March 10) is the Michigan presidential primary election, which also features a millage proposal for the Detroit Institute of…
Arrests made in domestic-related homicide
Update: Hamtramck police have released the name of the person charged with the stabbing death of a man last Monday evening. Lateshia Young, 26, of Hamtramck, was arraigned on charges…
School district seeks to shore up its future
Last week, the public school district held its annual State of the District presentation. And as we reported, it was all good news, financially-speaking as well as for student services…
Paczki Day celebrates what Hamtramck is all about: Party
By Charles Sercombe One thing you can say about Paczki Day revelers is that they are a hardy bunch. And considering how most of them have been cooped up…
School bond highlighted in annual address
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School District had nothing but good news to report. School officials, along with the public, gathered last Thursday afternoon at the Hamtramck High…
When it comes to hosting a party, Hamtramck wins
Hamtramck has proved once again that we know how to throw a party. And as of today, Friday, Feb. 28, the party is still going. On Tuesday, the city hosted…
Breaking news … Award offered for stolen Wheelhouse bike shop sign
By Charles Sercombe Someone out there thinks they now have a cool looking sign. But how they got it is not so cool. In fact, it’s theft. The folks…
Hamtramck Music Fest just keeps getting better and better
By Alan Madlane Hamtramck’s hippest music fest is on the horizon once again. Specifically and officially called the “Hamtramck Music Fest” so there’s no mistaking, it boasts a lineup…
Paczki Day is Hamtramck’s very own boozy Mardi Gras
By Charles Sercombe Rest up this weekend, because you’ll need it. Paczki Day is next Tuesday, Feb. 25, but the festivities start this Saturday (Feb. 22) with the annual…
