Counter-protestors scare away Koran book burners
By Charles Sercombe An anti-Islamic group was late for their Koran burning event, and when they did arrive, they ended up fleeing before ever stepping out of their rented…
Mayor had green light to open business
By Charles Sercombe It turns out the outcry over Mayor Adam Alharbi opening his business, Bab Alyemen Shopping Center, at Jos. Campau and Jacob, was all sound and fury, signifying…
Let the mayoral election dispute play out
Is Mayor Adam Alharbi still the mayor? There have been posts on social media suggesting he no longer holds that title because the 37 uncounted ballots from last November election…
City wary over planned book burning protest
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is bracing for a possible visit by an anti-Islamic group promoting a book burning this Sunday in front of a Jos. Campau mosque. And Hamtramck police…
In Our Opinion … In Hamtramck, hate has no home
These are certainly uncertain times in this country. Here in Hamtramck, we are experiencing a deepening political divide between some members of the city council and the mayor. Despite these…
City expands Flock cameras despite concerns
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is expanding its license plate reader camera system known as Flock. And some residents aren’t happy with that. At a recent city council meeting, several residents…
Former mayor says immigrants are unfairly targeted
By Charles Sercombe Former mayor Amer Ghalib recently attended a city council meeting, where he called for a change in the “narrative” on how some people view immigrants. Ghalib…
Guest Editorial … We can’t trust Mike Duggan to stand with working families
By Branden Snyder Mike Duggan gets an awful lot of credit for his performance as Detroit mayor — but there are ugly, complicated truths hiding underneath the glowing headlines; for…
In Our opinion … City needs to be on guard over privacy rights
How do you balance public safety with protecting your personal information? That is the crux of the ongoing argument regarding the use of license plate readers known as the Flock…
Unresolved election matters from November are ongoing
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s mayoral election is still not over, and it doesn’t appear it will be settled any time soon. Mayor Adam Alharbi is appealing a state appeals…
