Council election is coming up
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck voters will be heading to the polls next Tuesday (Nov. 5). The only item on the ballot is the race for city council. Six candidates…
Poletown plant is saved, but it comes at a price for the city
By Charles Sercombe The UAW strike at GM is now over. And the Poletown plant will remain open. That’s the good news. The bad news? It’s complicated. Although the Poletown…
City council rolls up another marijuana proposal
By Charles Sercombe Some members of the city council tried once again at a recent council meeting to ban the sale of marijuana in Hamtramck. And once again, it…
Hamtramck gets ready for 2020 Census count
By Charles Sercombe It appears few Michigan communities are “very confident” that they will get an accurate Census count. The national Census happens once every 10 years, and will take…
Poletown plant saved
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck has apparently dodged a financial bullet. Last week, GM reversed its recent decision to close the Poletown plant in its tentative labor agreement with the…
County study finds that immigrants contribute millions to economy
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck served as a backdrop for Wayne County officials showcasing a recent study on the financial impact immigrants contribute to the rejoin. Hamtramck, a home to…
Court hearing for sexual assault suspect continues this week
Update: Friday’s preliminary examination in court was postponed until Oct. 31. By Charles Sercombe A high-profile community activist faced his first day in court last week regarding a…
Market study says Hamtramck is ripe for new housing
By Charles Sercombe As many landlords know, Hamtramck housing is in high demand. The demand is so great, a recent study performed for the city recommends building 10 new…
City retiree health plan will change
By Charles Sercombe Retirees from the City of Hamtramck will see a change in their health coverage starting in January. And some of them are upset, to say…
Southend will be home soon to newly settled refugees
By Charles Sercombe Two years ago, the city had plans to build seven housing units for a program to help settle refugees. Over that time, the plan has evolved,…
