Let the city and state know you have suffered damages
We can’t blame you for thinking: “What’s the use of reporting flood damage?” Although there is no promise of financial assistance for those who suffered damages from last week’s massive…
Flooding provides a lesson in need to pay for infrastructure
Monday’s mass flooding in the metro area proved one thing. No matter how much money you spend to modernize your sewer system, Mother Nature still rules. Despite the overwhelming force…
If chicken raising issue was a test the city council failed
City councilmembers did themselves no favor in their recent on-again, off-again votes on whether households can raise live chickens. It doesn’t matter if you are in favor of this proposal…
Our endorsements for Tuesday’s Primary Election
Next Tuesday (Aug. 5) is the Primary Election, and in many instances, whoever wins the Democratic Party race next week will easily win the November Election. That’s why it’s so…
In County Executive race, it’s best to stick with experience
This may not be the most popular political endorsement in the metro area, but when it comes to the race for Wayne County Executive, we’re not inclined for a change.…
Our endorsements for state and county races
The August 5th Primary ballot features a number of races that will determine who will ultimately win in November. Let’s start with the State Senate seat for the 2nd District.…
Hamtramck’s best choice or Congress is Hansen Clarke
Hamtramck voters get to pick a new representative for Congress in the August 5th Primary Election. Since Hamtramck’s district, the 14th, is heavily Democratic, it’s a given that the Democratic…
Celebrating the Fourth has new meaning this year
This holiday weekend will be extra special this year. Thanks to Hamtramck firefighters, residents will be enjoying a fireworks show this Saturday night. Our firefighters entered and won a contest…
Students are being set up for failure
By Nancy L. Erickson You hear it often: Too many Michigan schools fail to educate their students. Yet the accusation is made primarily against districts where many students live in…
City can’t afford to delay opening up of dispensaries
Why the wait? That’s the question we have for Emergency Manager Cathy Square when it comes to allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to open up and operate. Square has put the…
