‘Banglatown’ gets its proper due with a huge investment
There are big improvements coming. Although not in Hamtramck itself, the Detroit Strategic Neighborhood Fund has ambitious plans for what’s commonly called “Banglatown” – located just east and north of…
School board set to consider hiring superintendent next week
By Charles Sercombe The search for a new superintendent for the Hamtramck Public School District could come to an end next Wednesday (May 15). The district’s school board…
Federal judge leaves a huge legacy for Hamtramck
Hamtramck’s long-standing housing discrimination lawsuit has lost a key player. Federal Justice Damon Keith, who oversaw the case since the 1970s, died recently at the age of 96. Keith, an…
At Hamtramck Stadium, it will be a brand new season ahead
By Charles Sercombe Some time in the next few months, you’re going to once again hear “play ball” at Hamtramck’s historic baseball stadium. Thanks to a successful online fundraising…
And they’re off and running
By Charles Sercombe This year’s city council election is all set to go. None of the nine candidates who filed last week dropped out of the race by Friday’s deadline.…
Towing lawsuit underscores need to tighten regulatory laws
The expanded federal lawsuit regarding the behavior of a towing company operator underscores a need for local and state officials to step up. The towing industry in Michigan is known…
Breaking news … School Board narrows superintendent field of candidates
By Charles Sercombe The search for a new superintendent for Hamtramck’s public schools is down to two candidates. Dr. Youssef Mosallam and Jaleelah Ahmed made the final cut after…
Toast of the Town … New Dodge Lounge
By Charles Sercombe It’s been a few years since we last talked with Cathy Gordon over at New Dodge Lounge. The former city councilmember reminded us recently that she…
Filling the role of school superintendent is no easy job
This past week the Hamtramck Board of Education interviewed six candidates for the position of superintendent. Next week, those who made the cut will be interviewed one more time. This…
Vandalism and its costs plow under Hamtown Farms
“To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time to every purpose …” “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)”…
