City Hall Insider … 7/14/23
What is our City Council up to these days? We have the highlights of the latest council meeting. By Charles Sercombe The city council met on June 27, and all…
The raising of the pride flag as a call for ‘tolerance’ and acceptance
By Charles Sercombe The LGTBQ pride flag flew once again on a Jos. Campau flagpole. But that lasted for just a short while before a city crew, including at…
After over a five-month absence, councilmember finally returns
By Charles Sercombe After missing nine straight city council meetings since January, Councilmember Khalil Refai has returned. His absence was never fully explained, but his colleagues on council agreed…
Tax man cometh this summer
“Let me tell you how it will be There’s one for you, nineteen for me ‘Cause I’m the taxman Yeah, I’m the taxman” –The Beatles By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck homeowners…
Pot shops pay more than their fair share
The recent closing of a marijuana dispensary has prompted the usual “hoorays” from folks who wish all four Hamtramck outlets would go away. These folks claim that dispensaries are magnets…
Hamtramck’s newest park marks an injustice finally made right
By Charles Sercombe After a year’s delay in dedicating Hamtramck’s newest park, it finally got done last Wednesday. But then again, in the case of this park, delays and…
Deadline to register to vote is nearing
By Charles Sercombe The next election in Hamtramck is Aug. 8, and if you are not registered to vote here yet, time is ticking. Those who qualify to vote here…
In a competitive market, a dispensary shuts down for good
By Charles Sercombe Once again, the marijuana dispensary 3Fifteen has closed down. But this time, a sign on its door says it’s permanent. Just a few months ago, the…
Guest editorial …Is the pride flag issue really about ‘neutrality’?
By Linda Wolyniec At first I was angry. OK, I was angry several times. I put up pride stickers at my building. They were torn down. I put up fabric…
In Hamtramck, we still welcome immigrants
Last week, this page questioned whether Hamtramck can still be considered a welcoming place. That was in reference to the mayor and city council supporting a ban displaying a pride…
