One of the more interesting local races on the upcoming Nov. 6 ballot is the one for 31st District Court Judge. Alexis Krot has been serving in that role since…
Hamtramck’s Public School District has plenty to celebrate lately. Recently, the good folks with the Hamtramck Music Fest donated $10,000 worth of musical instruments and audio equipment to Hamtramck High…
Last week we reported that a class action lawsuit has been filed against a Detroit-based towing company that had been preying on car owners here and in Detroit. Breakthrough Towing…
We have been hearing a lot lately, at least more than usual, about the amount of litter in the city and the ongoing problem with speeding drivers. Both issues are…
In recent weeks we have reported on recent settlements on city lawsuits and criminal charges involving some police officers. It made one commenter on our website to remark: “What in…
Now that this year’s annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival has wrapped up, it’s time to once again ponder its future. First of all, the lead organizers of the festival, Shannon…
As it turns out, Acting City Manager Kathy Angerer was indeed appointed as the city’s new city manager. That appointment happened at a special meeting held last Friday evening with…
The city council political divide reared its head again this week. The dispute this time is about whether to hire Acting City Manager Kathy Angerer as the new city manager.…
Last week’s voter turnout – over 3,500 — was nothing short of amazing and inspiring. It’s rare for most voters to pay attention to primary elections, but this one was…
Hamtramck city officials are on their way to expanding the alley repaving project. And for that they deserve to be congratulated. The city has long neglected improving its streets, sidewalks…