Opinion … A question for candidates: Are you actually a resident?
This election season is already off and running. So far, at least a half dozen or so people – all men – have announced their intention to run for mayor.…
Mystery flyer asks where is the HPS District superintendent?
By Charles Sercombe Does anyone know the exact whereabouts of Hamtramck Public School Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed? If so, you could receive a $250,000 reward. Well, not really, but a…
Mayor silent on Trump’s proposed Yemen travel ban
By Charles Sercombe President Trump is once again considering a travel ban on Yemen, along with several other countries. Trump instituted a travel ban during his first term that…
State tells two city driving schools to hit the road
By Charles Sercombe The state of Michigan has put the brakes on two Hamtramck driving schools. Two weeks ago, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) issued a press release saying…
‘Hamtramck Blowout’ is happening right now
By Alan Madlane Spring has sprung, and that means one thing: The Hamtramck Blowout is back again, all this weekend. The music will be coming at you from all corners…
Opinion: Hamtramck to the state AG: do your job
City Clerk Rana Faraj expressed the frustration of many here in town. Namely: why hasn’t the state Attorney General’s Office moved forward on an investigation of alleged illegal handling of…
City Hall Insider … 2/11/25
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Feb. 11, and all councilmembers were in attendance. A presentation on the city’s financial forecast was made by Plante Moran, a financial…
Mayor Amer Ghalib’s endorsement of Trump pays off
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib got the reward he worked for. President Donald Trump nominated Ghalib to be ambassador to Kuwait, one of the most affluent countries in the…
City auction on 26 properties is now open to the public
By Charles Sercombe Want to get in on Hamtramck’s hot property market? If so, and you’re willing to develop a city lot into a housing unit, register now to…
School district owes taxpayers an explanation
It’s no surprise that Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed received another poor job performance rating. After all, she hasn’t been at work for several months, and is in some…
