Newly-appointed fire chief talks about his role in the community
By Charles Sercombe Last week Hamtramck Interim Fire Chief Danny Hagen got a new job. He was promoted to be the city’s actual, permanent Fire Chief. His appointment…
Councilmember behind in water and tax bills
By Charles Sercombe Councilmember Saad Almasmari is known to be a stickler when reviewing city expenses, no matter how small or routine. But when it comes to his own…
Strong winds caused citywide damage to power lines and trees
By Charles Sercombe Much like the rest of the metro area, Hamtramck experienced its share of damage from Wednesday’s windstorm. Wind gusts of up to 50-60 miles per…
Water alert still on until at least Friday
By Charles Sercombe Update: The boil water advisory was lifted on Friday morning. It is now safe to drink and cook with your tap water without first boiling it. Also:…
It’s party all day and night on Paczki Day in Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe There is no shortage of things to do on Paczki Day. And keeping in the Mardi Gras spirit of the day, it mostly involves drinks,…
Local immigrants are ‘worried’ over national ICE crackdown
By Charles Sercombe So far, Hamtramck has not been a target of an apparent nationwide immigration crackdown. But that doesn’t mean the city’s large immigrant community isn’t concerned. “They…
City manager vote erupts into verbal jabs
By Charles Sercombe For a few minutes, Tuesday’s city council meeting was a reminder of the city’s political feuds of the 1990s. The cause of the friction was a…
Receivership board hints it will play a role in keeping city manager
By Charles Sercombe If the City of Allen Park is any guide, Hamtramck can expect to be under the financial supervision of the state for another six months. Last…
New ZBA appointee is a no-show
By Charles Sercombe There is one thing you can say about newly appointed Zoning Board of Appeals member Mohammed A. Rahman: He’s consistent. Rahman lived up to his…
Breaking news … Bomb scare in Hamtramck City Hall
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck City Hall was abruptly evacuated Friday afternoon after an elderly woman brought two World War II-era hand grenades into the police station. The Detroit Police…
