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…
Planning Commission meeting8/16/24
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‘Hamtramck Fusion’ serves up a culinary tour of Hamtramck
By Alan Madlane Food trucks – they’re all the rage. AmIright? And oh, the taste sensations they can deliver. And, yes, sometimes… ah, more. We love them, no matter…
Brace yourself for the last rebuild of Caniff, or maybe not
By Charles Sercombe Call it a dress rehearsal for “the big one.” This week, the repaving of the Caniff alley on the south side of Caniff, which runs from…
More eyes on Hamtramck …
By Charles Sercombe The allegations of ballot harvesting, exposed by the conservative media outlet Project Veritas, have caught the attention of another media outlet. The conservative online magazine The Federalist…
City Hall Insider … 7/9/24
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on July 9, and all councilmembers, except for Khalil Refai and Muhtasin Sandman, were in attendance. Councilmember Abu Musa made a motion to…
Guest Editorial: Why is the mayor silent on alleged election law violations?
By Scott Klein The dark forces of American politics paid a visit to Hamtramck to have a look around. It wasn’t the first visit, and undoubtedly it will not be…
To serve Hamtramck, remain hyper-local
We say this as a matter of caution. The mayor and city council struck out twice with respect to who they supported in the Democratic Primary Election for who will…
