In a surprise move, Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Tom Niczay announced last week that he will retire at the end of the upcoming school year. It is going to be…
How important is recycling to you? If it’s something of value, the city needs your help. We have been reporting that the Hamtramck Recycling Commission will be forced to end…
City officials have their work cut out for them this year. They will have the challenge of finding a way to fund the Fire Department now that it appears funding…
Fire Chief Danny Hagen summed it up perfectly at last week’s city council work session on drafting regulations for medical marijuana operators. “You don’t have to reinvent the wheel,” he…
City officials are now finally taking steps toward allowing medical marijuana dispensaries operate in town. It’s been an issue on hold for a few years, and it’s one that is…
Each year we are amazed by the graduating class of Hamtramck High School. This year is no different. Last Friday the Class of 2018 celebrated its graduation. The students represent…
Hamtramck Public Schools teachers were right to walk. Last week they held a “walk-in” – their twist on a “walk-out” that students across the country have held to draw attention…
Enough with rogue towing companies operating in Hamtramck. Now that there has been the appearance of another predatory towing company operating in town, city officials and the police department need…
It’s rare that we stray away from local issues in this editorial/opinion space, but it’s worth commemorating the anniversary of Robert Kennedy’s visit to Hamtramck and the Detroit area…
In last week’s issue we reported on a tow truck service that appears to be out of control. The city is now investigating whether a Detroit tow service has the…