Hamtramck election results are under a cloud of suspicion
Breaking news … For those questioning the short deadline for the 150 voters who have to cure their absentee ballot, yes, it’s based on Michigan election law. The city informed…
Mayor is facing questions about his statements to the Senate
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib may have made more than one misleading comment to U.S. Senators during his confirmation hearing to become ambassador to Kuwait. As…
Mayor’s Senate hearing hit serious snags
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib’s past actions, and comments on social media, may have undermined his chance to be confirmed as the next ambassador to Kuwait. As of…
On the campaign trail … The quirks of language and interviews with two mayoral candidates
By Charles Sercombe Election day is just around the corner. This coming Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots — although, apparently,…
City celebrates a ‘victory’ in chasing away tax dollars
It’s odd that the city considers it a victory to prevent a legal business from operating here. In this case, this “victory” involves a would-be cannabis dispensary that wanted to…
Read all news(papers), at the Hamtramck Historical Museum
By Alan Madlane The Hamtramck Historical Museum recently began devoting a portion of its time to organizing its newsprint collection. We were fortunate to be able to get together…
Later, gator: A close encounter on Detroit’s Belle Isle
By Alan Madlane Lynn Blasey is well-known around town, a frequenter of city council meetings, a write-in candidate for mayor and a generally concerned Hamtramck citizen. She recently…
Election fraud prosecution hits a snag with no-shows
By Charles Sercombe Election fraud charges against two Hamtramck City Councilmembers had different outcomes in the last week. City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan will continue to face charges. But the…
City snuffs out cannabis dispensary
By Charles Sercombe The city is celebrating another legal victory. Just weeks after the city won a lawsuit challenging Hamtramck’s ban on displaying a pride flag on city property,…
On the campaign trail … On absentee ballots and the mayor’s race
By Charles Sercombe Mayoral candidate Adam Alharbi is concerned about the low number of absentee ballots being returned, so far, with just two weeks to go before election day. “If…
