Show your Cosmos pride and donate to a good cause
Hamtramckans have long been known for their generosity – especially when it comes to lending a hand to one of our own. Former Detroit Tigers and Hamtramck High School graduate…
Breaking News … Dead man found at recycling center
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck police are stumped over the circumstances of a deceased body found at the Hamtramck Recycling Center. According to a press release issued on Monday, a black…
It’s batter-up time for fans of a Hamtramck sports star
By Alan Madlane Detroit Tigers fans of a certain age should remember Ike Blessitt. And Hamtramckans, of that same certain age, certainly should. Blessitt, a four-sport star at Hamtramck…
Mayor begins changes
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Ameer Ghalib is living up to a campaign promise to make the city’s various boards and commissions more ethnically and racially diverse. Recently, he notified three…
Guest Editorial: For many in HPS, it’s time to observe Ramadan
By Nabil Nagi HPS Interim Superintendent I am proud to call Hamtramck home. We have so much to celebrate together, especially our diversity, which I consider one of the strengths…
Thanks to many, city’s historic stadium will shine
Score another victory for Hamtramck. An anticipated federal grant worth over $650,000 was finally awarded to the city recently, and this money will allow restrooms to be built at Veterans…
Plans gear up for Hamtramck’s centennial celebration
By Alan Madlane The Hamtramck Historical Museum is preparing for a huge birthday bash. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Hamtramck being incorporated as a city. Greg Kowalski…
Federal funding comes through for Veterans Park
By Charles Sercombe The hits just keep coming for Hamtramck’s historic baseball stadium and Veterans Park. Last week, US Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence announced that Hamtramck will receive $653,989 to…
Marijuana sales have proved their worth
We know that some in the community are not in favor of recreational marijuana outlets operating here. Oddly, some of the folks who have objected to our four cannabis businesses…
School district takes a different approach to awarding a bid
By Charles Sercombe For years, Hamtramck Public School officials have complained about the condition of the district’s community center on Charest St. Although the building was built in the…
