Crime watch: The coronavirus isn’t the only thing spreading
By Charles Sercombe Apparently, not everyone is adhering to the “stay home, stay safe” directive. More and more, graffiti is once again appearing throughout the city. As usual, how…
Layoffs come to city hall
By Charles Sercombe The financial impact of the coronavirus economic shut down has hit Hamtramck. Last week, the city “furloughed” 27 city employees, which includes 10 full-time and 17 part-time…
Just who is guilty of driving recklessly? You’d be surprised, or not
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramckans have long complained about speeding and reckless drivers. Just who are these folks behind the wheel? Hamtramck, take a look in the mirror. According to…
Candidates line up for empty state representative seat
Update: Candidates Saad Almasmari and Christopher Wojtowicz, both of whom are Hamtramck residents, as well as Corletta Vaughn, of Detroit, dropped out of the election on Friday, the deadline for…
For public schools students, classroom lessons continue
By Charles Sercombe School may be out, but class lessons will continue for the remainder of the school year. This past week, the Hamtramck Public School District handed out…
Breaking news: Governor extends stay at home directive
By Charles Sercombe In a press conference today (Friday, April 24), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced what most people thought she would: She extended her “stay at home” order until May…
Darla Swint, community activist, dies
By Charles Sercombe The COVID-19 disease has claimed another high-profile Hamtramck community activist. Darla Swint, 69, died April 16. A few weeks ago, State Rep. Isaac Robinson, 44, died from…
Public schools to distribute Chromebooks starting this week
Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed posted this notice on social media about handing out Chromebooks to the families of students so students can continue with their lessons for…
Hamtramck’s historic baseball stadium gets another ‘win’
By Charles Sercombe The restoration effort for the historic Hamtramck baseball stadium just scored a huge home run. The National Park Service, through its African American Civil Rights Historic…
State Rep. seat up for election
By Charles Sercombe A special election will be held to fill the vacant seat of State Rep. Isaac Robinson, who died two weeks ago. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for the…
