This year, the parade and festival were a smash
It’s weird to say this but, we’re glad the Polish Day Parade decided to leave Hamtramck and move to Warren. Why? Well, first of all, we wish the Polish Day…
A big thanks goes out to festival volunteers
This weekend, Hamtramck will host its annual Labor Day Festival, and — from what we have heard from organizers — it could be one of the best in years. We…
Rental dwelling inspections are now up for debate
The city council is currently considering a proposal to increase the time between city inspections of rental dwellings from every two years to every three. There are good arguments to…
Guest Editorial … Building community at the Family Fun Fair
By Liz Alpert The best part about heading back to school is getting to see friends, neighbors, teachers and staff after a long summer away. For me, catching up on…
Should religious animal sacrifices be allowed?
In an ongoing review of city ordinances, a thorny controversy has unexpectedly been stirred. Recently, the city council considered a revision of an ordinance governing animals, specifically which kinds of…
A teachable moment in Judge Krot decision
Hamtramck 31st District Court Judge Alexis Krot has been cleared of wrongdoing. Last week we reported on the decision by the state Judicial Tenure Commission over Krot’s handling of a…
Guest Editorial … Our neighbors need help with water bills
By Rev. Cass Charrette People’s Water Board Coalition Board Member Thanks to our youth who use their creativity to meet human needs in our community! Another need requiring caring response…
Guest Editorial: Pride flag also represents our diversity
By Mark Rigstad Our city’s motto is “The World in Two Square Miles!” because we cherish our tradition of diversity, inclusivity, and toleration of differences. A tolerant community accepts…
Justice is about to be served
For those who have been following the city’s long-running housing discrimination lawsuit, there is reason to celebrate. But it’s not quite “pop the champagne bottle” time. Thanks to an almost…
State’s pension funding is only a temporary fix
Last week, the city received some exciting news. It is very likely that Hamtramck will qualify for and receive about, $17.6 million to shore up its underfunded pension fund. That…
