School Bell … 3/10/23
From the Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed has returned as Superintendent of the Hamtramck Public School District and via a press release has laid out a plan on what she will be…
For the next several months, keep doing the Caniff dodge
By Charles Sercombe For residents on Caniff between Conant and Buffalo, it’s been a rough several months – traffic-wise that is. New water lines were installed on the north…
HPS teachers take issue with school board pay raise
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck city councilmembers aren’t the only ones seeking pay raises. Last week, the Hamtramck Public School Boardmembers also proposed increasing their annual compensation. But there is a…
Rep. Aiyash supports civil rights expansion
By Charles Sercombe Michigan Democratic legislators promised voters that, if they became the majority in the state legislature, they would take swift action to make changes. One of those…
Putting up road blocks to common sense development
Every election season, here in Hamtramck, there’s one thing you’ll be likely to hear from local candidates. Candidates are always saying how important it is to attract businesses, and encourage…
City Hall … 3/10/23
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Feb. 28, and all councilmembers, except for Khalil Refai, were present. A presentation was made about design options for the Joe Louis…
HPS health program offered to all students, especially immigrants
By Alan Madlane Sarah Peslar is a clinician with the Hamtramck School-Based Health Center, a DMC program that helps students in a number of health-related areas, particularly those…
City collects big bucks from marijuana retail shops
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s marijuana dispensaries continue to be a money pot for the city. According to the Michigan Department of Treasury, the four recreational retail shops contributed $207,364…
Local real estate still a hot market
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck property still attracts top dollar. In a recent auction of eight city properties, which included lots and houses, the city netted $442,601. Two of the winning…
Councilmember’s resignation underscores the burden of the job
The recent resignation of City Councilmember Amanda Jaczkowski should serve as a stark reminder to future candidates to do your homework. Running for elected office comes with responsibilities – responsibilities…
