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…
An age-old problem once again returns
Hamtramck has a new mayor and a new city council. Although they may be new, they are now staring at an age-old problem in Hamtramck: finances. As we reported last…
Welcome to the city’s new parking meter system
We reported a few weeks ago that the city council directed the city manager to work with its parking meter company to extend the grace period to pay for parking…
Being the mayor of a city is a humbling experience
If there is one thing we learned from last week’s article about former Mayor Karen Majewski’s reflection on her tenure, it’s this: Be courageous — despite your initial doubts. In…
Speed humps are a first step in street safety
It took forever, but the city is finally making strides in making our streets safer. The city is doing this by installing more speed humps throughout the city, but mainly…
Judge controversy highlights what’s need: all of us helping out
Regardless what you think of Hamtramck Judge Alexis Krot, her handling of a blight case highlighted something that is needed in the community: Neighbors and volunteers caring about our elderly…
City’s first female mayor gets a well- deserved honor
Former Mayor Karen Majewski is being paid a fitting tribute for her 18 years of service to the city. Last week, the city council agreed to place an honorary street…
Winter whining …
It didn’t take long after our first winter snowstorm to settle a few days ago for some residents to start complaining on social media. Complaining that the city does not…
HPS follows common sense in remote learning
Hamtramck Public Schools are doing the right thing. The district decided to hold off having students return to class for the past two weeks, as new Covid cases continued to…
