Students come to the rescue of a neighborhood park
By Charles Sercombe A long neglected – and little known – city park is receiving some tender loving care. Hamtramck Public Schools students involved in this year’s General Motors…
Hike in water fees will be money well spent
Like it or not, we have to fix up our city. In the upcoming months it’s likely we will see an extra fee tacked onto our water bills in order…
An act of defiance has its roots in state’s overreach
Recently there was a brouhaha made over three city councilmembers initially refusing to pass a city budget. They were warned of dire consequences if they refused to OK this budget,…
Public schools are part of the fabric of our community
A recent issue of our newpaper, you may have noticed, was dedicated to our Public School District. The district is one of the city’s most valuable jewels. It’s an institution…
School millage supporters hit the streets to spread the word
By Charles Sercombe The campaign for the public schools’ millage renewal has stepped up in recent weeks. Supporters of the millage renewal have been going door-to-door for the…
City park renovation kicks off next week with ceremony
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s parks are about to get a total makeover. A few months ago it was announced that there will be major improvements to the city’s…
Assault victims question behavior of off-duty Hamtramck police officers
By Charles Sercombe Their motto: To serve and protect. But according to two women, three off-duty Hamtramck police officers didn’t live up to that police motto. Instead, the women…
Latest trend in street robberies is all about cell phones
By Charles Sercombe If you tend to talk on your cell phone as you walk around town, you might want to hold off. In recent weeks Hamtramck police…
Election season heats up
By Charles Sercombe It’s officially an election season. How can we tell? Technically it starts when the filing deadline has passed to run for office. But it really starts…
City seeks bonds for sewer repairs
By Charles Sercombe The days of basement flooding are drawing closer and closer to being plugged up. The city is now seeking bonds worth $7 million to begin making…
