And now for the final three
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s seemingly never-ending housing discrimination lawsuit is coming close to an end. The city is about to break ground for the last three housing units to…
Survey finds most of the city’s trees in good health
By Alan Madlane Looks like Hamtramck can afford to throw a little shade. In June, the city had a comprehensive tree survey completed for all city-maintained street rights-of-way, and…
For now, tree planting program is on hold
“I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree.” By Joyce Kilmer By Charles Sercombe At one time, Hamtramck’s streets were shady, with a tree canopy…
State offers special treatment to Hamtramck for marijuana sales
By Charles Sercombe If city officials allow recreational marijuana sales, the state is offering would-be retailers a helping hand to cut through the red tape. Hamtramck is one…
Breaking news … Primary election results are in
By Charles Sercombe In a stunning upset, two city councilmembers who sought re-election were eliminated in Tuesday’s Primary Election. Anam Miah, who is Mayor Pro Tem, and Abu Musa…
Election coming up on Tuesday
By Charles Sercombe Get ready to cast your vote. Hamtramck’s primary election is next Tuesday (Aug. 6). The only item on the ballot is the race for city council. There…
As 2020 Census gears up, the city can learn what to expect from past census counts
By Charles Sercombe Now that Census 2020 is about to kick off, let’s take a look at what the 2010 Census found out about Hamtramck. But first, some historical…
Breaking news … Assault suspect is officially charged
By Charles Sercombe Marcus Ross, 32, of Detroit, is facing multiple felony charges in connection with two sexual assaults that occurred a couple of weeks ago in Hamtramck. He…
Breaking news … Fox & Friends coming to Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Ready for your close-up, Hamtramck? The folks at Maine Street Restaurant are saying that the morning news show Fox & Friends will be airing short segments…
Hamtramck is down and out? Not so, counters the mayor
By Alan Madlane “I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let’s face it.” –…
