Police chief explains department’s role in immigration crackdown
By Charles Sercombe Word around Hamtramck is that ICE agents have been knocking on doors in their search for illegal immigrants. But those reports seem to be based on…
Let’s not repeat the past mistakes … Opinion
Mayor Amer Ghalib has raised the question of whether the city charter should undergo a fundamental change. That change is to revert back to a strong mayoral government with no…
Hamtramck schools says it’s in compliance with DEI order
By Charles Sercombe School districts across the country had until today (Friday, Feb. 28) to get rid of their DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) programs, or else face having…
Mayor floats idea of being city boss
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib is taking another poll on his Facebook page. This time, it’s not about whether he should seek another term as mayor, but instead it’s…
Hamtramck gets ready for it annual Mardi Gras: Paczki Day
By Charles Sercombe You can already get a whiff of freshly fried paczki in the air. And it’s only Friday, Feb. 28. Hamtramck’s own national holiday, Paczki Day, is…
City Hall Insider … 1/28/25
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Jan. 28, and all councilmembers were in attendance. A proclamation was made recognizing World Hijab Day, which was on Feb. 1. The…
City should look into a new parking meter system
We’ve said this before, and we’ll keep repeating it: The city’s parking meter system on Jos. Campau and in its municipal parking lots is a disaster, and needs to go.…
Business owners agree parking meters do more harm
By Charles Sercombe The verdict is in about the city’s controversial parking meters. They have to go, or be swapped out for different meters, or else the city must extend…
Mayor looks ahead to one more term
By Charles Sercombe It’s official now. Mayor Amer Ghalib will seek re-election for another term. That ends weeks-long speculation about whether he would. On top of that, he no longer…
Mayor takes a very special call from the president
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib now has a key endorser for his re-election. And it’s the biggest political player in the nation: President Donald J. Trump. On Tuesday,…
