School Board election is critical
We are now a little over one week until the Nov. 4 election. And as we have said in the last few weeks, the school board election is extremely critical.…
School Board election is a pivotal one for district
We can’t avoid the fact that the Nov. 4 election for school board is one of the most important elections Hamtramck voters will face. There are 15 candidates seeking five…
Feds need to crack down further on food stamp fraud
One thing is for sure in the federal investigation into food stamp fraud here in town: The market owners and some of their employees are facing felony charges. One would…
Our endorsements for Hamtramck School Board
So far, the upcoming election for Hamtramck Public School Board has gone by without much notice. There is hardly any sign of an election or of candidates campaigning. We hope…
Food fraud busts give community a black eye
Just how deep does food stamp fraud go in this community? Considering last week’s raid on several local markets, it appears to be a common practice. This is a black…
This time, the city needs to stand firm on code enforcement
For decades Hamtramck has been, at best, spotty about enforcing housing and building codes. When city code enforcers cracked down, a howl of protest would go up. Predictably, the city…
When it comes to elections playing by the rules is a must
Let that be a lesson to you. Four Hamtramck men learned the hard way that when it comes to elections, you better follow the rules. And for Hamtramck City Clerk…
City needs to take larger role in hosting Hamtramck Festival
Now that the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is over, it’s time to reflect. We have said this before, but we think it’s worth repeating. The festival needs to be city-owned,…
Hamtramck’s basement flooding is now an ongoing health hazard
Once again a number of Hamtramck residents experienced sewer backups during Monday’s heavy downpour. It left many wondering if this is going to be the “new normal” in which every…
Hamtramck Festival is a great weekend to showcase our city
Well here it is, the end of summer as we know it. While this weekend isn’t officially the last days of summer, the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is a signal…
