Rep. Aiyash supports civil rights expansion
By Charles Sercombe Michigan Democratic legislators promised voters that, if they became the majority in the state legislature, they would take swift action to make changes. One of those…
City collects big bucks from marijuana retail shops
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s marijuana dispensaries continue to be a money pot for the city. According to the Michigan Department of Treasury, the four recreational retail shops contributed $207,364…
Local real estate still a hot market
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck property still attracts top dollar. In a recent auction of eight city properties, which included lots and houses, the city netted $442,601. Two of the winning…
HPS teachers held week-long protest over superintendent’s return
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck teachers hit the streets this past week. They were outside their school buildings, before and after classes, to protest the return of Superintendent Jaleelah…
One more exits from city
By Charles Sercombe Another freshman city councilmember has resigned. This time, it’s Amanda Jaczkowski, the only woman on the city council. She’s leaving because of health issues. “As…
Toast of the Town … A Paczki Day diary: Brrrrr … who invited winter to the party?
By Charles Sercombe It was that time again, a time where Hamtramck always shines. Fat Tuesday. Known elsewhere by the French “Mardi Gras,” but locally as Paczki Day. Alas,…
City council is seeking a pay raise
By Charles Sercombe The city council wants to triple their yearly salary, as well as double that of the mayor. At last week’s council meeting, the council approved a resolution…
City manager search is now over
By Charles Sercombe To just about no one’s surprise, Interim City Manager Max Garbarino was hired to take over the job fulltime. In a unanimous decision, the city council…
County offers tax payment plans for delinquent water bills
By Charles Sercombe Are you behind on property taxes, and short on time? The Wayne County Treasury Department has extended its hours to Saturday, beginning tomorrow, Feb. 18. The office…
Paczki Day once again dishes up too much fun; too much fun? Nah
By Charles Sercombe Rest up, Hamtramck. Our big day will soon be here. It’s Hamtramck’s very own version of Mardi Gras — or, as we prefer to call it:…
