Florian East offers a refreshing take on crafting beer
By Charles Sercombe For the first time in perhaps decades, Hamtramck has its own brewery. During the past week, Florian East, at 9350 Jos. Campau, has had a soft…
For some kids, this summer offered a special activity
By Charles Sercombe For the past two weeks, about 50 kids had a whirlwind experience at the newly inaugurated Hamtramck Police Youth Academy. Seeing the academy established was high…
Hamtramck’s party of the year is coming up
By Charles Sercombe By now, most of us know Labor Day weekend belongs to Hamtramck. For those of you unfamiliar with what we’re talking about: this weekend is when Hamtramckans…
Parking meters should be customer-friendly
Last week, we published a guest editorial urging city officials not to renew their contract with the city’s parking meter contractor. While the writer of the editorial focused on privacy…
Muralist talks about his latest project in Veterans Park
By Charles Sercombe At age 80, Dennis Orlowski may be retired, but he is one busy guy. He is known locally for his many murals around town, as well…
School district eyes moving administrators to empty Conant building
By Charles Sercombe Back in 2021, the Hamtramck Public School District was proud to announce that it had purchased two buildings to help expand services. At the time, Superintendent…
School board candidate forum this Monday
By Charles Sercombe The public will be able to meet the six school board candidates this coming Monday. While the candidates are all invited, it’s unlikely all will attend if…
Hometown rocker to play Labor Day Fest
By Charles Sercombe Now it can be told. Actually, it’s been told already, but, yes, the BIG secret music guest at this year’s Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is Detroit’s…
Guest Editorial … Why Hamtramck should get rid of its parking meters
By Angela Schöpke-Gonzalez When the City of Hamtramck (City) entered into a contract with Municipal Parking Services (MPS) for the provision of parking services through MPS’ Sentry System, the system…
It’s time to hold HPS boardmembers accountable
We have talked about the prolonged absences of two city councilmembers and the hardship it had created for the four remaining councilmembers to carry on city business. The city has…
