Vote ‘Yes” to support our public school millage
Property taxes. No one likes to pay them, but without taxes, we wouldn’t have usable roads, sanitation service, drinkable water, police and fire service, and much more that we all…
Veterans Park is now a play haven for kids and adults
By Charles Sercombe By the end of this week, Hamtramck kids will have a brand new place to play. This will be no ordinary play area. It’s a fancy…
City officials seek a pay raise
By Charles Sercombe Once again, the city council and mayor are seeking a salary increase, along with two other changes in the city charter regarding their positions. Several months…
Former councilmember is charged with felony along with his brother
By Charles Sercombe Former Hamtramck City Councilmember Ian Perrotta has once again found himself in the public spotlight. Perrotta, 37, is charged with home invasion — a felony — and…
Guest Editorial: Is it the mayor’s plan to drive out people?
By Catrina Stackpoole I want to thank the mayor (Amer Ghalib) for going on the Tudor Dixon podcast and admitting your plans to join the national campaign to attack gays…
Here’s hoping the international flags return
There’s been a lot said,in recent weeks, about what kind of flags should be flown on public property. We’re sure this discussion is far from over. Recently, the mayor and…
For now, Jos. Campau flagpoles will only fly the American flag
By Charles Sercombe Not only has the city removed a pride flag — along with two other flags — from the Jos. Campau flagpoles, now all of the international…
State Rep. says big bucks coming to city
By Charles Sercombe For the past few weeks, State Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) has hinted at a financial windfall coming to Hamtramck. And by big, he said state funding…
Taking care of business … At this Mid-East restaurant, the specialty is Shawarma and much more
By Charles Sercombe Say “hello” to a new eatery in town. Recently, a swarm of local dignitaries and invitees attended a grand opening for Hello Shawarma, located on one…
Hamtramck’s ongoing culture war is taking a toll on the city
It’s pretty obvious that Hamtramck is in a culture war – a war that has been brewing for months. First, it was about whether the city should allow marijuana dispensaries,…
