Enforcing city codes takes a balancing act
In recent weeks, there have been a growing number of complaints from residents who received code violation tickets. Some have argued that they should have first been issued a warning…
City Hall Insider … 3/5/24
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on March 5, and all councilmembers were in attendance. Under the heading of new business, the council approved a contract extension with Dominic…
After 93 years, Mostek sells its last can of paint
By Charles Sercombe A Hamtramck institution is shutting its doors. Mostek Paint and Glass Company, located on Jos. Campau and Casmere, is closing today, Friday, March 29. For 93…
Torn and tattered
By Charles Sercombe Old Glory is looking ragged on Jos. Campau. That’s the latest chatter on social media about the condition of American flags flying on the city’s 18 flagpoles…
Victory over our greatest fear
By John Ulaj Publisher I want to begin by thanking you, our readership and advertisers, for your amazing loyalty and continued support. Given that, I am proud to announce…
City can’t always depend on an infusion of Fed money
As we reported last week, this spring and summer will be busy around town. The city has been fortunate to receive various federal grants totaling over $19 million in recent…
Caniff will be closed temporarily for part of this week
By Charles Sercombe Call it a dress rehearsal for the big Caniff project later this summer. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26, repairs to a water main leak will cause…
Buckle up for a busy construction season in the coming weeks
By Charles Sercombe Getting around town will be a challenge this year. Once warm weather settles in, the city is planning a number of road and water line upgrades. And…
City is making history
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck city officials have notched a couple of “firsts.” Several weeks ago, the city council was one of the first dozen public bodies in the country to…
HPS legal woes take away money for educating
What can one say about a school district that attracts so many lawsuits? There are a lot of things that baffle us about the Hamtramck Public School District, but the…
