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…
Between the lines … Looking back at the Tigers of 1968
By Charles Sercombe This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Detroit Tigers clinching the 1968 World Series. For those of a certain age, the day – Oct. 10…
There is plenty of good news at our public schools
Hamtramck’s Public School District has plenty to celebrate lately. Recently, the good folks with the Hamtramck Music Fest donated $10,000 worth of musical instruments and audio equipment to Hamtramck High…
Medical pot ordinance hits a snag
By Charles Sercombe For a moment, it looked like Hamtramck was on its way to begin the first step in allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to operate here. But…
City Life … Bad traffic habits must be challenged
By Walter Wasacz Take a 12-minute drive or roughly double that time by bicycle from Hamtramck to the intersection of Cass Avenue and Hancock St. The corner is notable…
