To save our city, it’s time for voters to take a stand
The cost of stabilizing Hamtramck’s financial picture is going to be steep, if some or all of the solutions outlined by the city manager is any indication. And the people…
A good way to promote the city and the DDA
There’s an idea being considered around town to have the Downtown Development Authority take over the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival. We’re not sure where the proposal is going, but at…
Hamtramck schools get extra boost to better compete
Hamtramck’s Public School District just got a shot in the arm that is sorely needed. The financially-struggling district – and at this point which public school district isn’t struggling? –…
Guest Editorial: Hamtramck public schools are poised for a ‘turnaround’
By Tom Niczay On April 7, 2011 the Chairman of General Motors Foundation John Montford came to Hamtramck High School. Between 150-200 legislators and Board of Education members along with…
Education should be a cost we want to support
What in the world is going on with public education? This isn’t just a Hamtramck question. Under Gov. Snyder’s budget plan, funding for education is getting slashed by almost $500…
Pressure builds for cities to cut costs, or else
Now that Hamtramck is about to receive $3.2 million from Detroit, a question comes up: Does the city still need an emergency $2.5 million state loan? If we were to…
Hamtramck has no shortage of leadership skills when it counts
Hamtramck once again proved this week that when we work together, great things can happen. Case in point: On Tuesday, the City Council put their signature on an agreement worked…
Talk Back …
Ever wonder about the story behind the story in Hamtramck? It’s not often we get a chance to pull the curtain back and let our readers in on some of…
Elections indeed have serious, long-term consequences
Just when it looked like Hamtramck was going to pull out of a financial crisis, along comes Gov. Rick Snyder. You know Snyder, the guy who got elected to office…
Tentative deal with Detroit still leaves city financially shaky
It appears Hamtramck will reach an agreement with Detroit over tax money shared from GM’s Poletown plant. For the past two years, or so, the two cities have disputed how…
