Yemeni immigrant complains of police treatment in traffic stop
By Charles Sercombe A police complaint brought to light by Councilmember Saad Almasmari raised a number of concerns this week. Almasmari relayed a message from Nasser Almasmari (it…
City and schools team up
By Charles Sercombe The city council and school board made history in December. The two government entities, which have rarely joined forces in the past, held a joint…
City manager search reveals a weakness in city charter
The search for a new city manager is about to wrap up. The private company that was hired to conduct the search will reveal its findings at the Feb. 12…
‘Newsmaker of the Year’ is a story of a phenomenal comeback
By Charles Sercombe Once again, deciding who should be Newsmaker of the Year was a tough one. Hamtramck is always rich in people, events and trends that make long-lasting impacts.…
Here’s to looking forward to a new year
Well, here we are in the first week of the new year. As is usual at this time of the year, most of us have high hopes for the coming…
Post election: Let’s build on teamwork
We have a feeling that folks who are into Hamtramck politics will be talking about last week’s election results for years to come. Last week we called it a “stunning”…
Hamtramck’s empty spaces continue to attract development projects
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s comeback is on a roll. Several weeks ago a developer announced a major project that will transform empty lots on Caniff into a combination of…
On the election trail
By Charles Sercombe As usual, every election has its moments and interesting tidbits. Last Tuesday’s General Election was no exception. Let’s start off with Mayor Karen Majewski’s whopping win…
Hamtramck celebrates Veterans Day
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck veterans and residents gathered on Saturday morning to salute those who served. The Hamtramck Allied Veterans Council once again hosted the ceremony at PLAV Post…
Mayor and council incumbents win re-election
By Charles Sercombe In a stunning victory, Mayor Karen Majewski and her slate of city council candidates swept Tuesday’s election. Majewski will now be entering her fourth term.…
