Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival returns
By Charles Sercombe and Alan Madlane Hamtramck is going to be pretty arty this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 8, to be specific. That’s when the 12th annual Hamtramck Neighborhood…
School Bell … 10/7/22
Principal Month We are so fortunate to have a dynamic team of principals pushing Hamtramck Public Schools towards next generation learning for all students. Today, we thank our principals for…
Water line replacement project produces unexpected problems
By Charles Sercombe Blame it on a lack of concrete. That’s the reason why Evaline, between Jos. Campau and Gallagher, had been blocked off. Noticed we said “had been.”…
Absentee ballots to be mailed
By Alan Madlane Absentee ballots for the Nov. 8 election have been mailed out, or soon will be, to those who have so far requested them. Absentee ballots are…
Guest Editorial: Be sure to have a plan in case of a home fire
By Matthew Wyszczelski Hamtramck Fire Chief October is Fire Prevention Month and to kick things off the National Fire Protection Agency and the Hamtramck Fire Department will be teaming up…
City council made the tight decision on abatement
We realize it was no easy task deciding whether to grant a tax break to another company that promised the moon to the city. Hamtramck has been burned by such…
Hamtramck school district rolls out a new program for students
By Alan Madlane Heather Dorogi is the Hamtramck School District’s brand-new student coordinator in a unique program, and by brand-new, we mean that this position is also a new…
School Bell … 9/30/22
Spotlight on HPS staff Did you know that over 19 languages are spoken within the Hamtramck Public Schools district? Mirjana Maros, English Language Development District Facilitator for HPS, helps students…
Tax abatement for former Missant site gets approved
By Charles Sercombe After several weeks of putting off a vote on whether to grant a tax break for the development of the former Missant property, the city council agreed…
City offering financial award to new police hires
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School District isn’t alone in offering hiring incentives. The City of Hamtramck is also offering a $1,000 bonus for those who are hired into…
