Crime-wise, the virus scare has been a deterrent
By Charles Sercombe There is one good thing to be said of the coronavirus pandemic: Crime in Hamtramck has gone drastically down. Well, at least what people report to…
The school year: From the Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent
March 31, 2020 Dear Hamtramck Public Schools Families, We have missed you! As you know, last week Governor Whitmer indicated that it is “very unlikely” that students will return…
Hamtramck’s state representative remembered for his dedication
By Charles Sercombe State Rep. Isaac Robinson, a champion of environmental rights, died last Sunday. The suspected cause is COVID-19. He was 44 years old, and was in…
School district bond election postponed
By Charles Sercombe School officials will have to wait a few months to see if voters will approve a $35 million bond proposal. It’s another setback caused by…
The mayor’s speech on the coronavirus crisis …
The following is the text of Mayor Karen Majewski’s address, held on Sunday, March 22 through a live stream on Facebook, to the city regarding the COVID-19 crisis:…
Breaking news … Mayor will take to social media to address community
Update: If you missed the mayor’s address, you can see it here: facebook.com/livemap Type in Hamtramck in the search area, and you will be able to replay the mayor’s remarks.…
In times of trouble don’t let panic set in
During the deepest, darkest, scariest part of the Great Depression of the 1930s, President Roosevelt famously rose to the occasion, and said this during his very first inaugural address: “The…
State steps in to help with virus information
By Charles Sercombe The coronavirus outbreak is fast moving, and policy decisions on how to deal with it are rapidly changing. To keep up on the latest, the Michigan…
Bars and restaurants ordered to close
Update, update: Add movie theaters, gyms, yoga studios, libraries (including Hamtramck’s) and casinos to the list of public places that will be closed through March 30. March 16 Update:…
City manager closes down city hall for five days
By Charles Sercombe Add Hamtramck City Hall to the list of places and institutions that have closed during this coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, City Manager Kathy Angerer announced through…
