FIFA soccer match spurs ongoing debate on social media over gay rights
By Charles Sercombe The debate over gay rights continues in Hamtramck. The issue first arose last July with the city’s new all-Muslim mayor and city council. A controversy arose…
Home animal slaughtering is asking for trouble
The city council, in a narrow vote, wisely kept the city’s ban on allowing animal slaughtering at residences. There were protests from some in the community that this violates their…
School bell …12/2/22
Hiring Join a team of educators who engage, elevate and empower students to succeed and transform the future by applying to the Hamtramck Public Schools social work and psychology departments…
Animal sacrifice issue once again shows a divided city council
By Charles Sercombe As it stands now, slaughtering an animal at home is still banned in Hamtramck. In a 3-2 decision, the city council agreed to update the city’s…
Council vacancy is filled
By Charles Sercombe The resignation of Councilmember Adam Albarmaki became official at last Tuesday’s city council meeting. According to the city charter, his replacement is the runner up from…
Ambulance service is a tricky issue to tackle
In recent weeks, the city’s ambulance service has come under scrutiny. Namely, there is a concern that the service is unreliable. There have been several reported incidents where a call…
Archaeology Day dawns at Hamtramck Historical Museum headline
By Greg Kowalski It’s a little metal disc, no bigger than a nickel, and you have to look closely to make out the letters “J. Gass Saloon” imprinted on…
Guest Editorial … Feeling thankful this November
By Interim Superintendent Nabil Nagi At Hamtramck Public Schools (HPS), we are fortunate to have a community full of teachers, leaders and partners eager to create the best educational environment…
School Bell … 11/25/22
Cosmos Closet Thanks to your generous donations to our Cosmos Closet, we were able to host a community clothing drive and homecoming dress giveaway in collaboration with ICNA Muslim Family…
Search is now underway for a city manager
By Charles Sercombe The job opening for city manager has finally been posted. The city council has known that the position would be open since last June, when former City…
