Breaking news … Mayoral election now has potential of being a major scandal
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s election took yet another twist and turn, with the results of the mayoral election now in question. And what is developing has the potential of blowing…
Families brace for SNAP benefits reduction and uncertain future
Breaking news … A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to issue full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by…
A new start politically – but, for many, doubts
Hamtramck’s election is now over, and we have new members on city council and a new mayor. Or do we? This election is now under a cloud of suspicion about…
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…
