We have stressed this before on this editorial page but some things are worth repeating. City officials must start discussing the city’s long-term financial picture – particularly how to fund…
Without a doubt, if GM follows through on ceasing production at its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant – known as the Poletown Plant – Hamtramck will be in a financial crisis. GM…
Congratulations. Last week it was announced that the Detroit City Football Club is joining up with 10 other soccer teams to form a new professional league. This will mean an…
Although this week’s issue comes out a day after Thanksgiving, it’s never too late to give thanks. In Hamtramck, there are many things to be thankful for. For one thing,…
This week city officials took their first step in ensuring the city’s pension fund will remain solvent. It’s a problem many communities – and even the state itself – are…
At this point, it appears city officials will vote down allowing medical marijuana dispensaries and grow facilities to operate here in Hamtramck. Or, they may simply shelve the proposal that…
There are two local elections coming up on Election Day, Nov. 6. One race is for the Hamtramck Public School Board and the other is for Hamtramck 31st District Court…
This coming Tuesday (Oct. 30) there will be a town hall meeting on whether the city should allow medical marijuana dispensaries and growing operations to be allowed in Hamtramck. Medical…
One of the more interesting local races on the upcoming Nov. 6 ballot is the one for 31st District Court Judge. Alexis Krot has been serving in that role since…
Hamtramck’s Public School District has plenty to celebrate lately. Recently, the good folks with the Hamtramck Music Fest donated $10,000 worth of musical instruments and audio equipment to Hamtramck High…