HPS contracts out administrator position
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s public school district finally got the financial bailout it had requested from the state, according to sources. The district had been operating without state funding for…
Councilman lashes out at critics
By Charles Sercombe City Councilmember Nayeem Choudhury has some choice words for his critics. In a back-and-forth on social media, Choudhury found himself defending his own cutting remarks about…
Review’s publishing owner expands journalism investment
Michigan Independent Media Group (MIMG) today announced the acquisition of the Tri-City Times, marking the organization’s newest expansion in Michigan and continued investment in strengthening local journalism across the state.…
In Our Opinion … City council needs a lesson on transparency
It was a small, likely unnoticed, comment, but a very telling one. We’re talking about what City Councilmember Nayeem Choudhury suggested at the Feb. 10 council meeting. That’s when he…
Former St. Lad’s Church is once again up for sale
By Charles Sercombe It’s got some wear and tear from its long history, and it’s for sale. The former St. Ladislaus Church is back on the market, still searching for…
City council takes rare action in censuring colleague
By Charles Sercombe It appears the honeymoon is already over for city councilmembers. Recently, the council voted to censure newly-elected councilmember Yousuf Saed for a comment he posted on social…
City Hall Insider … 2/10/26
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Feb. 10, and all councilmembers, except for Muhtasin Sadman, were in attendance. It was announced that no-interest loans for small businesses are…
Dos Locos Tacos diner says it’s adios due to the economy
By Charles Sercombe It’s no surprise that restaurants come and go here in Hamtramck. In general, restaurants face tough challenges to stay afloat, mostly due to constant rising costs…
In Our Opinion … Elected officials need to play by the rules
Despite growing pressure from some members of the public, Hamtramck’s city council continues to insult the community. How’s that? The council has turned a deaf ear to criticism that it’s…
Mayor accused of interfering in city manager search
By Charles Sercombe It appears the city’s newly-hired city manager had a helping hand getting the position. And that assistance came from Mayor Adam Alharbi, according to emails he…
