Get ready to dish out more money to park in the business district
By Charles Sercombe Better save up your quarters if you plan to park in the city’s Jos. Campau business district. Actually, make that dollars – lots of them. New…
No protest this time around
By Charles Sercombe For the first time ever, Hamtramck city officials recognized June as “Hamtramck Pride Month.” Last week, the city council unanimously – and without comment — approved a…
Retired detective’s claim of self-defense in shooting holds up
By Charles Sercombe In a rare move on a district court level, a Shelby Twp. District Court judge dismissed charges against a retired Hamtramck detective who had shot and…
We’re not going quackers, there is a goose on the loose
By Charles Sercombe Anyone missing a goose? It’s not often Hamtramck attracts critters of a different feather, but on Friday afternoon, this goose was spotted strutting around the city…
Protesters rally in support of Palestinians over Israeli bombings
By Charles Sercombe About 50 people gathered on Saturday afternoon at Zussman Park to protest the ongoing clashes between Israel and Palestinians. While there is a cease fire…
Another arrest in homicide
By Charles Sercombe A second Detroit man has been charged in the recent shooting death that happened on Conant Ave. Nathaniel Smith, 31, is being charged with accessory after…
Documentary on Hamtramck to air on PBS, May 25
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is no stranger when it comes to movie-making and documentaries. The city has played either a starring role or as a background for many Hollywood…
Is Hamtramck coming closer to looking like a suburb?
By Charles Sercombe Culture clashes in Hamtramck are not unheard of. But this time we’re not talking about ethnic differences, although that does have bearing on the issues coming…
Council appointment hits a snag
By Charles Sercombe At next Tuesday’s city council meeting, the vacant seat that former Councilmember Ian Perrotta held is expected to be filled. Perrotta resigned about a month ago,…
School district teams up with Rite Aid to provide Covid vaccines
By Charles Sercombe Still don’t have a Covid vaccination? There are a number of places to get one in Hamtramck, and now the Hamtramck Public School District is also…
