By Ian Perrotta It’s almost time for Hamtramck to reap the fruits of the festival committee’s labor. The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is just two weeks away and it’s shaping…
By Charles Sercombe Blight busting seems to be on the mind of many in town – including city officials. A growing number of residents are complaining about the never-ending amount…
By Charles Sercombe Oh man, what a party. Saturday’s fundraiser for the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival was nothing short of a blast. From what we could tell, a couple hundred…
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck has had a new City Charter for five years. It took decades before voters agreed to any changes to the original charter that was adopted when…
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s growing Bangladeshi-American community continues to flex its political muscle, but it’s not yet strong enough to carry its candidates into state office. The four Hamtramck candidates…
By Charles Sercombe Every election has its quirks and oddities. Tuesday’s was no exception. The topic of the day? With temperatures hovering around 90 degrees and the humidity thick, talk…
By Ian Perrotta If it seems like Hamtramck was a little more crowded during the past two weeks, it’s because it was – several dozen churches came to the city…
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck public school students continue to improve in state tests, but they still have a way to go before hitting state averages. Superintendent Tom Niczay credited the…
By Charles Sercombe Let’s say you are at Keyworth Stadium, practicing soccer or running some laps. Or, maybe you’re at the basketball court a short way over from the stadium.…