Deadline to register to vote is nearing
By Charles Sercombe The next election in Hamtramck is Aug. 8, and if you are not registered to vote here yet, time is ticking. Those who qualify to vote here…
In a competitive market, a dispensary shuts down for good
By Charles Sercombe Once again, the marijuana dispensary 3Fifteen has closed down. But this time, a sign on its door says it’s permanent. Just a few months ago, the…
Guest editorial …Is the pride flag issue really about ‘neutrality’?
By Linda Wolyniec At first I was angry. OK, I was angry several times. I put up pride stickers at my building. They were torn down. I put up fabric…
In Hamtramck, we still welcome immigrants
Last week, this page questioned whether Hamtramck can still be considered a welcoming place. That was in reference to the mayor and city council supporting a ban displaying a pride…
Guest Editorial: Of pride and prejudice in Hamtramck
By Russ Gordon The mayor’s and city council’s arguments supporting Hamtramck’s new restrictive flag resolution are obfuscations. In a heated council debate recently, they claimed that the Pride flag (one…
Pride rally takes aim at flag issue
By Charles Sercombe Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel had some fiery words for Hamtramck’s mayor and city council. Nessel spoke at last Saturday’s rally in Zussman Park, in response to…
Is Hamtramck still a ‘welcoming’ community?
Way to go Hamtramck. And by Hamtramck, we mean the city’s mayor and city council, and by “way to go,” we mean that sarcastically. The mayor and council have managed…
City Hall Insider … 6/23/23
What is our City Council up to these days? We have the highlights of the latest council meeting. By Charles Sercombe The city council met on May 23, and all…
City’s pride flag controversy attracts attention beyond city borders
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s pride flag controversy doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon. In fact, local, national and international reaction to the city council’s unanimous vote…
Updates from the Hamtramck Historical Museum ….
By the Hamtramck Historical Museum Here’s a roundup of the latest happenings from the Hamtramck museum: More than 50 Hamtramck merchants and guests gathered at the Museum on Thursday, May…
