Sale of vacant lots has been profitable for the city
By Charles Sercombe There are no longer lots of empty lots for sale in Hamtramck. During the past year the city has sold 122 vacant lots and 10 other…
AV ballot defendants plead guilty
By Charles Sercombe Apparently following the lead of a fellow defendant, three Hamtramck men have changed their minds about fighting a felony charge of illegally handling absentee ballots in last…
Toast of the Town… 9/12/14 … How exciting
When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and other events…
The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
By Charles Sercombe So many sights and things to take in. Hamtramck’s Labor Day Festival is a feast for the eyes. It’s hard to take it all in during the…
Hindu community celebrates the birth of Krishna
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s Hindu community was on full display on a recent Saturday. Once again, the community celebrated the birth of Krishna with a parade through part…
Ah, the sights of a city festival is always the fun part
By Charles Sercombe Every Hamtramck Labor Day Festival has its oddities. This year was no exception. We were introduced to what will surely be the next drinking man’s –…
Hamtramck’s Labor Day Festival had mixed results this year
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s annual Labor Day Festival had all the ingredients of enjoying another successful year. A great band line-up. Plenty of good food and cold beer. An eclectic…
Hearing will be held on whether to fire suspended public works director
By Charles Sercombe Director of Public Works Steve Shaya should find out if he still has a job next week. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Sheila Ann Gibson ordered that…
Flooding becoming more common
By Charles Sercombe Not again. That was the sentiment heard echoing throughout town Monday after yet another heavy rain caused widespread basement flooding. The city was first hit with a…
Hamtramck’s basement flooding is now an ongoing health hazard
Once again a number of Hamtramck residents experienced sewer backups during Monday’s heavy downpour. It left many wondering if this is going to be the “new normal” in which every…
