Voting has begun; ballots now also in Arabic language
By Charles Sercombe The Aug. 2 Primary Election is just two weeks away. Hamtramck ballots are now available at the city clerk’s office in city hall. Absentee ballots are…
Ex-city manager is now working back in Lansing
By Alan Madlane Hamtramck’s former city manager has surfaced, and in a nice landing spot. Kathy Angerer has taken a deputy director post with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and…
County health agency breaks ground on new office
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) will soon have a new home. Today, Thursday (July 21) a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the agency’s new administrative offices at 8726…
A mighty wind blew through town
UPDATE: Power was restored in Hamtramck at about 2 a.m. Thursday. By Charles Sercombe Strong winds caused a power outage in Hamtramck today (Wednesday, July 20) at about 3 p.m.…
Update on pride flag display
By Charles Sercombe City officials met Monday afternoon to discuss what to do about the display of a pride flag on a city-owned flagpole on Jos. Campau. There has been…
City is in line for a financial boost
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s financial woes are getting a major fix. But it’s only temporary. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that the state is allocating $750 million to “underfunded municipal…
There’s a new street name in Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Add former Mayor Karen Majewski to the growing list of local notables having a street renamed in their honor. Majewski was mayor of Hamtramck for 18…
Election info is online
By Alan Madlane If the upcoming primary and regular elections have you a bit confused, you’re in luck. There’s another resource in the Hamtramck area to help you sort out…
Flap over pride flag again underscores division in community
By Charles Sercombe The display of the pride flag is once again an issue in Hamtramck. Recently, it came to light that a pride flag is being flown on…
Hamtramck’s newest fire chief has a long history with the department
By Alan Madlane Matt Wyszczelski is Hamtramck’s new fire chief. He rose up through the ranks, over the past two dozen years, to the position he now holds. In…
