Pot law raises more questions than answers
By Ian Perrotta At last Tuesday’s (Aug. 24) City Council meeting, the council decided it would pass on grass. Or, rather, it will wait to decide what zoning law to…
Drivers beware: Hamtramck has speed traps
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck traffic police, you’re on the radar of the National Motorists Association. According to a recent report released by the group, Hamtramck has three speed traps. The…
A baseball legend’s tale is now ready to be told
By Ian Perrotta As far as documentaries go, the film on Hamtramck’s own Art “Pinky” Deras was a grand slam. On Monday (Aug. 23) the premier of “The Legend of…
City is still waiting for Detroit
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is still waiting. Waiting for the administration of Detroit Mayor Dave Bing to get off its ass. Well, that’s not how Hamtramck officials would say it,…
Teens go on robbery spree
By Charles Sercombe Four teen suspects are believed to be behind a crime spree on a recent Friday. The incidents occurred on Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. when one of…
City’s budget woes may cut into Police Department
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s auto theft investigation unit may be on the financial chopping block. The possible cut of two investigators is part of the city’s ongoing struggle to make…
A deal city retirees can’t refuse?
By Charles Sercombe Attention Hamtramck retirees, the city has a deal waiting for you. In an attempt to cut expenses and chip away at a projected $3.3 million deficit, the…
Sidewalk repair program just about finished
By Charles Sercombe With school starting back up in just two weeks, a rush is on to complete a citywide sidewalk repair project. In fact, repairs should be wrapped up…
Hamtramck gets starry-eyed for a day
By Charles Sercombe Vampires were in Hamtramck on Tuesday. Not the blood-sucking kind, but the Hollywood type – as in a major movie production. And appropriately – and totally coincidentally…
Schools dodge a bullet
By Charles Sercombe Here’s one list Hamtramck Public Schools is glad to not be on. The Michigan Department of Education recently released a list of the bottom 92 schools in…
