Forum attracts residents, but not many council candidates
By Charles Sercombe What if there was a “meet the candidates” forum, and hardly any candidates showed up? That happened last Thursday evening when only three of the nine city…
Breaking news … Police seek info on two sexual assaults
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Police Department issued a press release today, Friday, July 19, advising women to take extra precautions in light of two recent sexual assaults. Police…
Election season is quiet
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s Primary Election is coming up in four weeks. But taking a look around town, one would hardly notice. There are just a few candidate signs to…
City takes first step to crack down on speeding drivers
By Charles Sercombe Drivers, prepare to do a lot more stopping in Hamtramck. And you young guns who like to peel around Pulaski Park? Fun’s over. City Manager Kathy…
Recycling center is now open for business
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s new recycling program is now officially open for business. On Monday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new drop-off site, located just east of…
Breaking news … Rocker Jack White to host charity baseball game in Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Baseball is returning in a big way at the historic Hamtramck Baseball Stadium this Thursday (July 11). Detroit rocker Jack White and his “Warstic Woodmen”…
Concern grows over safety of local taxi drivers following shooting
By Charles Sercombe The recent robbery and murder of a Bengali-American taxi driver has stirred up safety concerns in the community. About 50 members of the Bengali community met…
Recycling program returns with new sanitation contract
By Charles Sercombe You may have noticed new, banana-yellow garbage trucks cruising the alleys and streets recently. City officials sped up the process of bringing on a new company,…
School district says farewell to longtime superintendent
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School District employees said their goodbyes last week to retiring Superintendent Tom Niczay. Niczay has been the superintendent of the district for 11…
City Life: City and schools walk the talk on road safety
By Walter Wasacz Last week Hamtramck took an innovative first step forward to increase pedestrian safety on the city’s streets. In a joint meeting of the common council…
