By Charles Sercombe There’s one thing that many folks liked about the Covid pandemic. It opened city council meetings up to those quarantining at home, which was basically all…
By Charles Sercombe There’s one guarantee about winter in Hamtramck. The city’s ancient and fragile water lines are going to bust here and there when it gets bitter cold. It’s…
By Charles Sercombe Last week we reported on an initial budget meeting with the mayor and city council, and the grim financial picture that was presented. We asked Mayor…
By Alan Madlane The Polish Day Parade has marched its last through the streets of Hamtramck. In yet another sign of the city’s changing demographics – although parade planners openly…
By Alan Madlane Hamtramck is about to get a financial windfall from its marijuana dispensaries. Cities which allow dispensaries to operate within their city limits get monies from the…
By Charles Sercombe The title for this year’s budget review painted a fairly grim financial picture of the city. It is called: “A tale of one city: The worst…
By Charles Sercombe A clue has emerged as to why Hamtramck Public Schools District Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed remains on leave. At a recent school board committee meeting, board Vice…
By Charles Sercombe “Dignity” was the word of the day for Hamtramck Public School District teachers on Monday afternoon. About 40 teachers held a short rally outside the district’s…
By Alan Madlane Karen Majewski served the city of Hamtramck for 18 years, first as a city council president, and then16 years as mayor. As such, she accrued an…
By Charles Sercombe The job status of Hamtramck Public School District Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed has been partially explained. In a letter to HPS families and students, Board President Salah…