Contract concessions are likely
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s financial woes made headlines in several metro media outlets this past week. The reports hinged on a special meeting held Monday to discuss both the future…
On Jos. Campau, history can be found almost everywhere
By Alan Madeleine Most people can figure out that Hamtramck has a lot of history behind it. That fact is likely about to get a whole lot more official. Rebecca…
Council lines up for election
By Charles Sercombe It seems like a majority of Hamtramck City Councilmembers would rather be somewhere else. Four out of six councilmembers are seeking higher office in this year’s elections…
Police chief says his department will not be ‘walled-in’
By Charles Sercombe As far as anyone knew, no Hamtramck police chief has ever agreed to meet with the Hamtramck NAACP, said Bill Meyer, a member of the organization. Well,…
Budget passes for now
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s new budget year can be viewed as either balanced, or $3 million in the red. How’s that? City officials are banking on an emergency state loan…
Students’ talent show is a feast for eyes and ears
By Charles Sercombe There are school talent shows, and then there is a Hamtramck school talent show. You could say the public schools here have set the bar very high.…
World-wide street art project comes to Hamtramck
By Alan Madeleine In a tribute to the tight-knit nature of graffiti artists around the country –and the world — a baker’s dozen of them descended from all points, spray…
Mural brings out the art critics and supporters
By Charles Sercombe Want to start an argument in Hamtramck? That’s easy. Bring up the subject of graffiti art. Specifically one recently painted on the side of a city-owned loft…
City staves off payless paydays, for now
By Charles Sercombe A public hearing is set for the city’s new budget on May 22, but guess what’s missing? An actual budget for the public to look at. At…
Fire Department welcomes its new ride
By Charles Sercombe If you run into a Hamtramck firefighter this week and he has a big grin, be sure to say congratulations. No, it’s not about someone having a…
