Towing lawsuit underscores need to tighten regulatory laws
The expanded federal lawsuit regarding the behavior of a towing company operator underscores a need for local and state officials to step up. The towing industry in Michigan is known…
Breaking news … School Board narrows superintendent field of candidates
By Charles Sercombe The search for a new superintendent for Hamtramck’s public schools is down to two candidates. Dr. Youssef Mosallam and Jaleelah Ahmed made the final cut after…
Toast of the Town … New Dodge Lounge
By Charles Sercombe It’s been a few years since we last talked with Cathy Gordon over at New Dodge Lounge. The former city councilmember reminded us recently that she…
Filling the role of school superintendent is no easy job
This past week the Hamtramck Board of Education interviewed six candidates for the position of superintendent. Next week, those who made the cut will be interviewed one more time. This…
Vandalism and its costs plow under Hamtown Farms
“To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time to every purpose …” “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)”…
Few sign up for election
By Charles Sercombe Some familiar names have entered this year’s city council race. As expected, the three incumbents, Anam Miah, Abu Musa and Saad Almasmari are seeking re-election. Former councilmember…
Budget crunch will require some hard choices
Last week’s announcement that the Holbrook repaving project started back up will be about the only good news for street improvements this year. It is likely that the city will…
Election deadline approaching
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s election season is about to be off and running. Next Tuesday (April 23) at 4 p.m. is the filing deadline for city council candidates. Councilmembers…
School board to interview six candidates for superintendent’s position
By Charles Sercombe The search for a new public school superintendent is ramping up next week. Some 28 educators applied for the job, but the school board whittled that…
Photos of legendary Negro League baseball player emerge
(Hamtramck’s historic baseball stadium was the home of the Detroit Stars back in the 1930s. The team was part of the Negro National Baseball League. A number of legendary…
