Poletown plant saved
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck has apparently dodged a financial bullet. Last week, GM reversed its recent decision to close the Poletown plant in its tentative labor agreement with the…
Despite good news from GM strike, city faces challenges
There was good news for striking UAW workers and for Hamtramck last week. For the workers, it looks like their month-long strike may be over (with a tentative labor agreement…
County study finds that immigrants contribute millions to economy
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck served as a backdrop for Wayne County officials showcasing a recent study on the financial impact immigrants contribute to the rejoin. Hamtramck, a home to…
Court hearing for sexual assault suspect continues this week
Update: Friday’s preliminary examination in court was postponed until Oct. 31. By Charles Sercombe A high-profile community activist faced his first day in court last week regarding a…
State financial cuts lead to drastic measures locally
It’s no secret that Hamtramck finances are prone to huge setbacks. The city has come under state supervision – via the appointment of an emergency manager – twice in recent…
For this runner, not even a catastrophic accident can keep her down
By Alan Madlane Amanda Jaczkowski’s story is a fairly amazing one. On Tuesday, July 25, 2017, she was riding her bicycle on Third Ave. in Detroit, making a right…
Market study says Hamtramck is ripe for new housing
By Charles Sercombe As many landlords know, Hamtramck housing is in high demand. The demand is so great, a recent study performed for the city recommends building 10 new…
City retiree health plan will change
By Charles Sercombe Retirees from the City of Hamtramck will see a change in their health coverage starting in January. And some of them are upset, to say…
Study offers a plan to spur new housing
Hamtramck has long been home to newly-arrived immigrants. For decades, Hamtramck has been identified as a Polish enclave. But in recent years, the city’s ethnic makeup has greatly changed. Now,…
Southend will be home soon to newly settled refugees
By Charles Sercombe Two years ago, the city had plans to build seven housing units for a program to help settle refugees. Over that time, the plan has evolved,…
