A hardy ‘thanks’ to all of the festival volunteers
We can’t praise Hamtramck Labor Day Festival organizers and volunteers enough for their service this past weekend. Hamtramck once again racked up another successful festival weekend, and in fact it…
In Hamtramck, the Labor Day Festival is a labor of love
By Charles Sercombe It’s hard to believe, but summer’s end is coming up this weekend. And you know what that means: It’s time to throw a celebration. This weekend…
Time to get your dancin’ shoes on for a toe-tappin’ weekend
By Charles Sercombe The music line-up for Hamtramck Labor Day festivals has always catered to a wide-variety of tastes. And this year is no exception. In fact, it’s going to…
Mayor calls former mayor ‘Islamophobe’
By Charles Sercombe Although the Hamtramck mayoral election is now long-over, the battle between the former and current mayors continues. And it’s all playing out – where else? –…
This weekend is the city’s chance to shine
Once again, Hamtramck will welcome a few thousand visitors this weekend for the annual Labor Day Festival. This festival has been running for almost every year since 1980, and it’s…
As the school year approaches, HPS has challenges ahead
By Charles Sercombe As the new school year approaches, there are a number of issues facing the school district and its students. Per recent media reports, U.S. school attendance has…
The latest on Al and Lori in Maui
Last week, we featured a story about Hamtramck native Al Ulman and his wife Lori losing their home in the recent Maui fire. Here is the latest update Al gave…
Police surveillance cameras are not to be taken lightly
Lately, the city council has been considering installing surveillance cameras throughout the city in order for the police department to detect stolen vehicles, or cars that are connected with crimes.…
Non profit spreads its message of helping the less fortunate
By Alan Madlane One New Humanity is a local non-profit that does a lot of community good around these parts. And karma must be with them too, as they…
School district to give it one more shot for a millage renewal
By Charles Sercombe As the American proverb goes: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” And that’s just what the Hamtramck Public School District is doing in order…
