School district is big loser in election
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck voters torpedoed the Hamtramck Public School District’s request for the renewal of a “sinking fund” millage during Tuesday’s primary election. That rejection, by a 2-to-1…
Crime Watch: Pride flag theft being reported throughout the city
By Charles Sercombe The controversy over whether to display a pride flag on public property has apparently spurred a rash of thefts of private pride flags in town. Former…
New Veterans Park playscape is already a hit with kids
By Charles Sercombe It’s a clichéd thing to say, but in this case, it can’t be helped: “Build it, and they will come.” Yes, it’s that famous quote from…
Tuesday is Primary Election day
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck voters will be heading to the polls this Tuesday. Actually, voters have already been casting their ballots for the Aug. 8 Primary Election early, via…
Vote ‘Yes” to support our public school millage
Property taxes. No one likes to pay them, but without taxes, we wouldn’t have usable roads, sanitation service, drinkable water, police and fire service, and much more that we all…
Veterans Park is now a play haven for kids and adults
By Charles Sercombe By the end of this week, Hamtramck kids will have a brand new place to play. This will be no ordinary play area. It’s a fancy…
City officials seek a pay raise
By Charles Sercombe Once again, the city council and mayor are seeking a salary increase, along with two other changes in the city charter regarding their positions. Several months…
Former councilmember is charged with felony along with his brother
By Charles Sercombe Former Hamtramck City Councilmember Ian Perrotta has once again found himself in the public spotlight. Perrotta, 37, is charged with home invasion — a felony — and…
Guest Editorial: Is it the mayor’s plan to drive out people?
By Catrina Stackpoole I want to thank the mayor (Amer Ghalib) for going on the Tudor Dixon podcast and admitting your plans to join the national campaign to attack gays…
Here’s hoping the international flags return
There’s been a lot said,in recent weeks, about what kind of flags should be flown on public property. We’re sure this discussion is far from over. Recently, the mayor and…
