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…
School Bell … 3/3/23
From the Superintendent HPS Superintendent recently posted this letter to students and families on social media: As you may have heard, I was recently reinstated as superintendent by the Hamtramck…
City Hall … 2/24/23
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 Feb. 14, and…
HPS teachers held week-long protest over superintendent’s return
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck teachers hit the streets this past week. They were outside their school buildings, before and after classes, to protest the return of Superintendent Jaleelah…
One more exits from city
By Charles Sercombe Another freshman city councilmember has resigned. This time, it’s Amanda Jaczkowski, the only woman on the city council. She’s leaving because of health issues. “As…
