Toast of the Town … We’re in the jailhouse now
By Charles Sercombe It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since Hamtramck’s own art collective, Hatch, took over the old police station. Seems like just a few years…
City Hall Insider … 3/24/26
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on March 24, and all councilmembers were in attendance. It was announced that a tree-planting block party will happen on April 18, from…
Recall elections often do more harm than good
We are hesitant to keep focusing on what’s going on among Hamtramck’s elected officials, but the growing political division has also caught the attention of the public. People here, it…
16-year-old female student abducted at gunpoint
By Charles Sercombe Thanks to tips from the public and fast police work, a 16-year-old female who was allegedly kidnapped early Monday morning was rescued. The female is a…
Recall election underscores division in city hall
By Charles Sercombe The public backlash is growing against Councilmember Mohammed Hassan. He is apparently facing a potential recall challenge that is being promoted on social media. Whoever is behind…
Councilman responds to critics
By Charles Sercombe Councilmember Nayeem Choudhury’s social media war appears far from over. This week, Choudhury responded to criticism leveled by former city clerk Rana (Faraj) Allen. In a social…
City Hall insider … 2/24/26
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Feb. 24, and all councilmembers were in attendance. It was announced that the city is giving away 250 trees to be planted,…
In Our Opinion … Political division in city hall is getting worse
You have to wonder about this city council. As we’ve mentioned before, there is a growing division between some councilmembers and the mayor and the city manager. It appears that…
Mayoral election dispute continues to remain unresolved
By Charles Sercombe Will Mayor Adam Alharbi’s three-month tenure in office go down as the shortest term in Hamtramck’s history? That’s the stakes in this never-ending mayoral election, which has…
Critics lash out at councilmember
By Charles Sercombe Former city clerk Rana (Faraj) Allen is hitting back at Councilmember Nayeem Choudhury’s criticism of her. And, once again, the spat is being played out mostly…
