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Underfunding in education is something we all need to address
Hamtramck Public Schools teachers were right to walk. Last week they held a “walk-in” – their twist on a “walk-out” that students across the country have held to draw attention…
City once again considers what to do about medical marijuana
By Charles Sercombe A panel of lawyers laid down the city’s options on what to do about medical marijuana dispensaries. The three attorneys, all connected with the city’s…
Recycling likely to be trashed
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s monthly recycling program is likely to come to a halt in August. The city’s Recycling Commission is saying the drop-off program held on the…
A crackdown is due for rogue towing companies
Enough with rogue towing companies operating in Hamtramck. Now that there has been the appearance of another predatory towing company operating in town, city officials and the police department need…
Teachers hold ‘walk-in’ to protest state funding of school districts
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public School teachers had their own version of a “walk-out” on Wednesday morning. For the past year students across the country have staged peaceful “walk-outs”…
City lot sales raise questions
By Charles Sercombe As everyone in Hamtramck knows, parking is a premium. But one loft owner in the southend managed to purchase a parking lot believed to have once been…
Questionable towing service arises again
By Charles Sercombe Just as the legally questionable practice of one tow service company has been resolved, another one popped up. Jay Searcy, a pastor with Grace Baptist Church…
Robert Kennedy’s words of wisdom still inspire
It’s rare that we stray away from local issues in this editorial/opinion space, but it’s worth commemorating the anniversary of Robert Kennedy’s visit to Hamtramck and the Detroit area…
Marking an anniversary: Bobby Kennedy’s visit to city precedes tragedy
A few years ago Greg Kowalski wrote about the anniversary of Robert Kennedy’s visit to Hamtramck. This year marks the 50th anniversary of that visit. In commemoration of that…
