What are we to make of this week’s election for the city council and school board? This is one of those elections that certainly raises more questions than it answers.…
The city’s recent $1.6 million settlement from a basement flooding lawsuit filed by 200 residents has plenty of folks ticked off. And we don’t blame homeowners for being upset about…
Things are getting a little overheated in City Hall these days. By the accounts of some city officials, you’d think the city was on the brink of a financial collapse.…
In almost three weeks from today, Hamtramck voters will be heading to their precincts to vote who should serve on the City Council and School Board. Unfortunately for voters, this…
Despite these gloomy economic times, Hamtramck is enjoying a huge influx of federal cash. Fifteen million dollars worth. You can thank the Obama administration for this, because it’s part of…
If you run for public office, it’s expected that if you win and you agree to commit to the duties of that office. Recently, there has been growing criticism of…
When you get stuck with paying an extra $140 to $180 in property taxes this December, you can thank your neighbor. There are several hundred of them, actually, that you…
One of the red flags in city government that we have seen over and over again is when someone makes a big dollar proposal that must be decided on right…
We’re going to take a wild guess here, and call Wayne County’s bluff. The county is talking about building a new jail downtown and closing two other jails, including the…
Well done, Hamtramck. Although it wasn’t the best weather we’ve had, this past weekend’s Labor Day Festival was another success. And yes, attendance was down, and sales of food and…