The smoke has cleared on Faber, but not burned houses
By Charles Sercombe Faber St. isn’t the ugliest street in Hamtramck. It’s no prize, either. But now with three houses recently burned down on the east end of the block,…
Get ready to enjoy hot fun in the summertime
By Alan R. Madeleine Even though summer is only just now officially here, have the kids already started getting underfoot? Are they making the mopey bored face? Well, your city…
Election? What election?
By Charles Sercombe Bet you didn’t know there’s an election coming up in August. Yeah, this election season is that boring. It’s almost like the candidates don’t care, or maybe…
For now, state plan for schools won’t affect Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe According to Gov. Rick Snyder, he’s got big plans for schools in trouble. He held a press conference this week to announce an ambitious goal to start…
At Veterans Park, a whole lot of TLC is needed
By Charles Sercombe Several years ago, there was a lot of interest in Veterans Memorial Park. And by interest we mean there was often heated debate in the City Council…
Dozens arrested in crime sweep
By Charles Sercombe Police put a tight squeeze on crime last week. It started Wednesday afternoon when a squad of officers and detectives swept through the city streets to arrest…
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…
Heatwave rolls into town, and there could be more
“Whenever I’m with him Something inside Starts to burnin’ And I’m filled with desire Could it be the devil in me Or is this the way love’s supposed to be…
Teachers take a hit in the wallet
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public School teachers have agreed to a salary cut and to pay 20 percent of their health care costs. Their new contract was ratified Tuesday by…
Hold on to those city issued garbage cans
By Charles Sercombe You might want to keep a close eye on your city-issued garbage can. That’s because there is a one-year waiting list to get another one if yours…
