City finances are looking better
By Charles Sercombe Several weeks ago, city officials received some sobering financial news. At that time, the financial projections for the city were that there will be less money…
Act fast to get a free college tuition at Wayne State University
By Alan Madlane For many Hamtramck students this is big news. You can now get a free college degree at Wayne State University, which is where many Hamtramck students have…
Former Councilmember Musa appointed to empty council seat
By Charles Sercombe The city council now has its sixth member once again. Former Councilmember Abu Musa was officially appointed to fill the seat vacated by Amanda Jaczkowski. Jaczkowski…
For the next several months, keep doing the Caniff dodge
By Charles Sercombe For residents on Caniff between Conant and Buffalo, it’s been a rough several months – traffic-wise that is. New water lines were installed on the north…
HPS teachers take issue with school board pay raise
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck city councilmembers aren’t the only ones seeking pay raises. Last week, the Hamtramck Public School Boardmembers also proposed increasing their annual compensation. But there is a…
Rep. Aiyash supports civil rights expansion
By Charles Sercombe Michigan Democratic legislators promised voters that, if they became the majority in the state legislature, they would take swift action to make changes. One of those…
City collects big bucks from marijuana retail shops
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s marijuana dispensaries continue to be a money pot for the city. According to the Michigan Department of Treasury, the four recreational retail shops contributed $207,364…
Local real estate still a hot market
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck property still attracts top dollar. In a recent auction of eight city properties, which included lots and houses, the city netted $442,601. Two of the winning…
HPS teachers held week-long protest over superintendent’s return
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck teachers hit the streets this past week. They were outside their school buildings, before and after classes, to protest the return of Superintendent Jaleelah…
One more exits from city
By Charles Sercombe Another freshman city councilmember has resigned. This time, it’s Amanda Jaczkowski, the only woman on the city council. She’s leaving because of health issues. “As…
