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…
Labor Day Festival will be rocking
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…
Fighting blight takes a top priority with city officials
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…
Fundraiser raised spirits and a whole lot of dough
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…
For now, City Charter remains untouched
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…
Election produces some upsets large and small
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…
Election has its odd moments – as usual
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…
City gets a big boost from out-of-town help
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…
Making the grade at HHS
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…
