Guest Editorial: For many in HPS, it’s time to observe Ramadan
By Nabil Nagi HPS Interim Superintendent I am proud to call Hamtramck home. We have so much to celebrate together, especially our diversity, which I consider one of the strengths…
Thanks to many, city’s historic stadium will shine
Score another victory for Hamtramck. An anticipated federal grant worth over $650,000 was finally awarded to the city recently, and this money will allow restrooms to be built at Veterans…
Marijuana sales have proved their worth
We know that some in the community are not in favor of recreational marijuana outlets operating here. Oddly, some of the folks who have objected to our four cannabis businesses…
Go Cosmos! HHS team makes us proud
Congratulations Cosmos! Hard work and dedication paid off for the boys basketball team, which recently won a district championship and then made a good run for the state title. We’ve…
Time to act on talk of a police commission
In the last campaign season for city council and the mayor, there was some talk of establishing a civilian police commission. With the string of recent criminal charges and convictions…
City’s financial picture continues to be grim
The city’s financial picture continues to be presented as dire to elected officials. There have been budget sessions for the city council and mayor and they were presented the grim…
Guest Editorial: A mother’s love: The story of Joanna and Edward
By the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network A mother’s love shapes the future of her child. When Joanna first learned of her pregnancy, she and her husband were thrilled. After…
Guest editorial: Treasurer offers ways to avoid foreclosure, but you should act soon
By Eric R. Sabree Wayne County Treasurer I am urging residents who owe property taxes for 2019, or prior years, to get into payment plans by March 14 or pay…
Losing the Polish Parade opens a door for a new one
We know there are plenty of folks in town who are upset that the organizers of the Polish Day Parade have moved the event from Hamtramck to Warren. It’s been…
Guest Editorial: Stop tax foreclosure for Hamtramck’s homeowners
By Michele Oberholtzer Zimmerman For the past two years, Hamtramck homeowners with delinquent taxes have had a reprieve from tax foreclosure. But, this year, tax foreclosure is back, and the…
