Home animal slaughtering is asking for trouble
The city council, in a narrow vote, wisely kept the city’s ban on allowing animal slaughtering at residences. There were protests from some in the community that this violates their…
Ambulance service is a tricky issue to tackle
In recent weeks, the city’s ambulance service has come under scrutiny. Namely, there is a concern that the service is unreliable. There have been several reported incidents where a call…
Guest Editorial … Feeling thankful this November
By Interim Superintendent Nabil Nagi At Hamtramck Public Schools (HPS), we are fortunate to have a community full of teachers, leaders and partners eager to create the best educational environment…
Spend your money locally during this holiday season
Thanksgiving is not only meant for family and friends, it is also when the holiday shopping season kicks into gear. And Hamtramck is an ideal city to do your shopping…
What is the hidden agenda of school books?
There has been a lot of attention lately about reading materials in our public schools. Quite frankly, it’s been a lot of loud ignorant talk and threatening language, used against…
Councilmembers should use common courtesy when absent
It seems odd to us that the city council appears to be puzzled over what to do about their members who are absent from a meeting. Recently, two councilmembers, Mohammed…
Get out and be a part of election history
For those thinking about sitting out the election next week, we suggest you get yourself involved. Why? For one thing, every election is important, and as a community and country…
Spread the word, a lot is at stake in this election
We can’t emphasize how important it is to vote Nov. 8. The upcoming election is known as the “midterm,” which is when voters decide, after the first two years of…
Are we to trust how city officials search for a CM?
Last week, the city council decided to search on their own for a new city manager. A few months ago, the council had initially decided to hire a search firm,…
Hamtramck continues to shine and we want more
Last weekend was one of those special ones in Hamtramck. The annual Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival was even bigger and better than in previous years, and created quite a buzz…
