For some in Hamtramck, social distancing needs practice
In last week’s City Life column about how residents are reacting to the coronavirus outbreak, it was noted that we need to practice social distancing more. It may have been…
Virus crisis means changing city hall business as usual
Challenging times require novel solutions. With everyone under state orders to stay at home, and to observe social distancing from one another when you do have to go out, the…
School board now has more time to promote its bond proposal
The Hamtramck public School Board did the responsible thing by postponing its bond election. The board had planned to hold a special election on May 5, but at the request…
Tough financial times call for tough decisions
As we reported last week, 60 percent of the city’s $16 million yearly budget goes toward providing police and fire services. It’s typical for most communities to spend the lion’s…
School district seeks to shore up its future
Last week, the public school district held its annual State of the District presentation. And as we reported, it was all good news, financially-speaking as well as for student services…
When it comes to hosting a party, Hamtramck wins
Hamtramck has proved once again that we know how to throw a party. And as of today, Friday, Feb. 28, the party is still going. On Tuesday, the city hosted…
Moving the city forward requires being prepared
It seemed like a small matter in last week’s city council meeting. But as is often the case, the devil’s in the details. The council was presented with a resolution…
GM Poletown plant is both good news, bad news
We have spilled a lot of ink in recent months about the GM Poletown plant and what its existence means to Hamtramck. The plant plays a major role in the…
State let the city down in toxic waste matter
Apparently, the state doesn’t care about the health and well-being of our residents. Words can’t express the outrage felt in the community about the state’s recent decision to allow radioactive…
Should Hamtramck keep its parking meters or upgrade?
It’s an understatement to say that the subject of parking meters has long been an issue in Hamtramck. Since at least the 1980s, there have been on and off again…
