State Democratic big shooters attend election rally to urge voters to vote
By Charles Sercombe Some of the state’s leading Democratic office holders and candidates came out in force Sunday evening. The Michigan Bangladeshi American Democratic Caucus held an election…
Election 2018: Our endorsements for local office
There are two local elections coming up on Election Day, Nov. 6. One race is for the Hamtramck Public School Board and the other is for Hamtramck 31st District Court…
Medical marijuana dispensaries pose a minimal risk to the city
This coming Tuesday (Oct. 30) there will be a town hall meeting on whether the city should allow medical marijuana dispensaries and growing operations to be allowed in Hamtramck. Medical…
Bengali community protest against shooting and ongoing crime
By Charles Sercombe Members of the Bangladeshi community say a recent shooting may be a hate crime. Members of the community gathered last Sunday afternoon next to the Banglatown…
Town hall meeting set for medical marijuana ordinances
By Charles Sercombe The public will have a second opportunity to let city officials know if Hamtramck should allow medical marijuana dispensaries and grow facilities to operate here. “Upon…
Dig history? If so check out this archaeological discovery
By Alan Madlane Hamtramck is a city with a past. Several of them, you could argue. Now that past, or part of it at least, is being revealed. Or,…
Hamtramck’s district court race: Alexis Krot deserves support
One of the more interesting local races on the upcoming Nov. 6 ballot is the one for 31st District Court Judge. Alexis Krot has been serving in that role since…
City issues warning on drinking water
By Charles Sercombe Don’t be alarmed, folks. The city has recently posted a notice on its website that two out of five homes that were tested for…
Street improvements will expand next year for cars and pedestrians
By Charles Sercombe Holbrook isn’t the only major street in Hamtramck slated for an upgrade. City officials have federal and state grants to repave a portion of Caniff and…
School enrollment is steady
By Charles Sercombe This year’s student enrollment in the public school district is holding strong. According to the recent fall student headcount, the district has only three fewer students…
