Annual cleanup underscores just how bad it is
By Charles Sercombe Well, the calendar says spring but the weather? It’s up and down and all over the place. But no matter what tricks Mother Nature is playing on…
City officials still working to keep Kowalski local
By Charles Sercombe Kowalski Sausage Co. isn’t moving any time soon. That’s the word from the city’s Director of Community & Economic Development, Jason Friedmann. Friedmann said Kowalski has pulled…
Tax increase is what’s needed to avoid a takeover
It’s far from a done deal, but it looks like city officials will increase property taxes by 2.3 mills. Before your britches get all pinched up over that, consider this:…
Making the case on why welcoming immigrants is a good thing
By Alan R. Madeleine Hamtramck has long been a shining example of America’s melting pot. If the folks at Model D, an online Detroit-based media company, have their way, the…
Detroit official has eyes on Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe There’s been a lot of talk lately of merging Michigan communities and/or their services as a way to save money. At least Gov. Rick Snyder is urging…
Councilmember is ready to act as EFM if needed
By Charles Sercombe If Hamtramck – and this is a big “if” – goes broke and is in need of an emergency financial manager, the governor won’t have to look…
Record Store Day was a party in Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe The jams were spinning on Record Store Day two Saturdays ago. In observance of Record Store Day, Hamtramck’s two independent record stores, Record Graveyard and Detroit Threads,…
City Hall Insider …
What is our City Council up to these days? We have the scoop and the highlights – as well as the lowlights – of the latest council meeting. By Charles…
American Axle has no immediate plan to continue demolition
By Charles Sercombe American Axle & Manufacturing is demolishing part of its sprawling plant, but that doesn’t mean more will be demolished, a company official said. The part coming down…
To save our city, it’s time for voters to take a stand
The cost of stabilizing Hamtramck’s financial picture is going to be steep, if some or all of the solutions outlined by the city manager is any indication. And the people…
