It’s been a busy and challenging year for the fire department
By Charles Sercombe If you were a landlord or business owner in 2022, you probably noticed something. A visit from the city’s fire marshal, coming by to do an…
City manager search could be settled soon
Update: The city council will consider a proposal to hire Interim City Manager Max Garbarino as Hamtramck’s new city manager at their Tuesday council meeting. By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s…
Hamtramck 31st District Court offers a deal
By Charles Sercombe Once again, Hamtramck 31st District Court is offering a limited amnesty program for those behind on paying fines. The program starts today, Feb. 10, and goes to…
Not everyone welcomes the city’s new bike lane on Jos. Campau
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s portion of the Joe Louis Greenway bike path continues to take shape. Street markings for the bike path were recently created on Jos. Campau, starting…
City manager search now in final stages
By Charles Sercombe The search for Hamtramck’s next city manager is now in its final stage. At last week’s city council meeting, the city attorney, Odey Meroueh, said he and…
HPS board does an about-face on monthly meetings
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School District Board of Education has had a change of mind. At their Jan. 4 meeting, the board, despite the protests of some members,…
Search for next city manager focuses on eight candidates
By Charles Sercombe The applications are in, and the number of candidates being considered, so far, for Hamtramck city manager is eight. And none but one candidate have anything…
Local and national media responds to animal sacrifices
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck was in the national news the past few weeks. And, as anyone who keeps up with current events could tell you, it’s an easy guess why:…
Crime Watch: Care thieves target Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is being targeted by a possible car theft ring. As we reported last week, there have been a series of auto thefts in the city…
Act soon to get in on Hamtramck’s real estate
In case you missed it, there is a unique opportunity for people to purchase Hamtramck real estate for a reasonable cost. The city is holding a silent auction for several…
