Guest Editorial … Our neighbors need help with water bills
By Rev. Cass Charrette People’s Water Board Coalition Board Member Thanks to our youth who use their creativity to meet human needs in our community! Another need requiring caring response…
Grace period for Jos. Campau parking meters is still only five minutes
By Charles Sercombe There is confusion among some Jos. Campau merchants about the grace period to feed Campau parking meters. Extending the time to pay for parking was talked…
Hamtramck Diversity Festival celebrates the Bengali community
By Charles Sercombe One of Hamtramck’s more colorful festivals is still going on today (Sunday, July 31). The Hamtramck Diversity Festival, which started on Friday, is a celebration of…
Crime Log … July 19-25, 2022
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers July 19-25. Tuesday, July 19 A complaint about noise was made in the 3000 block of Yemans. An assault was reported in…
Hamtramck has its own tea party, and it’s not political
By Alan Madlane Do you like tea? If so, or if you are tea-curious, Lynn Blasey of the city’s Arts and Cultural Commission has a get-together for you. On…
Funding is in place to build the last houses to settle a city lawsuit
By Charles Sercombe By December of next year, the city will have an important milestone to celebrate. All it will take is the construction of the last three houses…
What to watch for in election
By Charles Sercombe With the Aug. 2 Primary Election just around the corner, the race for the 13th Congressional District is heating up. The 13th District includes Hamtramck. According to…
Guest Editorial: Pride flag also represents our diversity
By Mark Rigstad Our city’s motto is “The World in Two Square Miles!” because we cherish our tradition of diversity, inclusivity, and toleration of differences. A tolerant community accepts…
Justice is about to be served
For those who have been following the city’s long-running housing discrimination lawsuit, there is reason to celebrate. But it’s not quite “pop the champagne bottle” time. Thanks to an almost…
Crime Log … July 12-18
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers July 12-18. Tuesday, July 12 A noise complaint was made in the 9000 block of Jos. Campau. Officers attempted to pull over…
