And now for the final three
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s seemingly never-ending housing discrimination lawsuit is coming close to an end. The city is about to break ground for the last three housing units to…
Tree planting should be high on the list of priorities
Hamtramck has done much to revitalize its appearance, ever since a tornado blew through town in 1997 and knocked down about 500 huge trees. Over the years, the city, along…
Survey finds most of the city’s trees in good health
By Alan Madlane Looks like Hamtramck can afford to throw a little shade. In June, the city had a comprehensive tree survey completed for all city-maintained street rights-of-way, and…
For now, tree planting program is on hold
“I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree.” By Joyce Kilmer By Charles Sercombe At one time, Hamtramck’s streets were shady, with a tree canopy…
Hamtown Farms site is now privately owned, its future unknown
By Charles Sercombe Hamtown Farms is not only closed down, it has now been sold. Michael Davis, a co-organizer of the farm, declined to say who purchased the seven…
State offers special treatment to Hamtramck for marijuana sales
By Charles Sercombe If city officials allow recreational marijuana sales, the state is offering would-be retailers a helping hand to cut through the red tape. Hamtramck is one…
At Balkan House, the ‘doner’ is a foodie’s favorite
By Alan Madlane Balkan House is a restaurant literally located inside a large, converted house on a main street in downtown Hamtramck. The site has actually had several restaurants…
‘Banglatown’ development plans will be a shot in the arm for city
Exciting things are happening in Banglatown. Development plans for the area, just north of the Hamtramck-Detroit border, were recently unveiled, and it promises to attract more businesses and visitors. While…
Breaking news … Primary election results are in
By Charles Sercombe In a stunning upset, two city councilmembers who sought re-election were eliminated in Tuesday’s Primary Election. Anam Miah, who is Mayor Pro Tem, and Abu Musa…
Election coming up on Tuesday
By Charles Sercombe Get ready to cast your vote. Hamtramck’s primary election is next Tuesday (Aug. 6). The only item on the ballot is the race for city council. There…
