Public School District overcame challenges in past
The news lately coming out of the public school district has not been good. Over 30 teachers have resigned in recent months, and now, with a national teacher shortage, the…
Beware of vague promises for change
Next Tuesday is election day and, here in Hamtramck, this could be a historical moment. There will definitely be three new councilmembers, although there is a chance that a former…
For now, cooler heads prevail in city attorney matter
It’s understandable that people are upset with City Attorney James Allen. Even James Allen is upset with James Allen. There are some who say the city should fire Allen for…
Despite the pandemic hardships, Hamtramck survives
During this long pandemic period, there have been many things that have pressured and burdened residents. We know there are many suffering financially, and perhaps just now recovering. And there…
Speed humps have proven to be effective
If you are like us, we find speed humps to be annoying. But, we have to admit, they are effective in slowing down drivers. And so, it appears the city’s…
Hamtramck is steadily making needed improvements
It’s gratifying to see progress play out in Hamtramck. For the past couple of years, we have seen new sewer lines installed in the southend, the repaving of Holbrook and…
City council missed an opportunity to fight blight
Recently, the city council had a chance to help ensure the prevention of housing blight. It was just one tool that the city could use, but the council decided to…
Let’s talk about public safety and what we want
During the past several months there has been a lot of talk in town, and nationally, about the role of police departments. Some have called for “defunding” police – even…
Thanks to volunteers, the Labor Day Festival succeeded
Hamtramck’s end-of-the-summer party was a smash. After being forced to take a year off because of the Covid pandemic, the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival returned, with plenty of gusto. While…
Labor Day Festival is a welcomed relief
Hamtramck has been through a lot in the last year. Just like everyone else in the nation. We missed a lot of things that the Covid pandemic prevented from happening…
