Require home inspections when selling? No way, officials say
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is one step closer to creating new tax break zones for some property owners. The city council is on the road to creating five Neighborhood…
Activist gets probation for sexual assault
By Charles Sercombe As expected, a community activist accused of sexual assault took a plea deal. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s office agreed to drop a first degree sexual assault…
Housing inspections ensure a safer city
As many know, Hamtramck’s housing market is red hot. Investors and want-to-be homeowners can’t snatch up our housing stock fast enough. It’s a great market for sellers – but awful…
Hamtramck veterans still carry on the Veterans Day tradition
By Charles Sercombe Veterans Day ceremonies in Hamtramck may be mere shadows of former years, but the spirit is still strong. In recent years, the number of veterans who…
Plans moving forward for school building on Conant
By Charles Sercombe Back in 2021, Hamtramck Public School District Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed had big plans for two buildings the district bought. One of the buildings was the former…
Funding for schools is now secure
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public School officials can breathe more easily now. They avoided a potential financial crisis, thanks to Hamtramck voters, who finally approved a major property tax…
City Hall insider … 10/22/24
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Oct. 22, and all councilmembers were in attendance. During public comment, Linda Wolyniec introduced herself and said she is a candidate for…
With fresh faces, school board can plot new path
Hamtramck voters have agreed that a new direction is needed on the city’s school board. And it was the right decision. The district has had a host of problems in…
The dig for Hamtramck’s past continues with WSU students
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is known for its colorful history. Just ask Hamtramck Historical Museum Director, and retired journalist, Greg Kowalski. He’s written over a dozen books about this…
Parks project continues
By Charles Sercombe Veterans Park continues to look better every day. Can you imagine enjoying a nice lunch in the park, right next to Yemen Café? Well, imagine it…
