Federal court strikes down pot shop appeal to open
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck city officials are celebrating a legal victory over preventing a would-be marijuana dispensary from opening. The company Naturale & Company filed a federal lawsuit against…
Guest Editorial … Immigrant stories of Hamtramck
By Aida Mandic When a huge group of people come together and share common collective experiences, it creates an unbreakable bond. Hamtramck is special because it is a place where…
In Our Opinion … The public’s business should always be in the open
Some things are worth repeating – especially when it comes to elected officials conducting the business of the city. And that means playing by the rules, and living up to…
Counter-protestors scare away Koran book burners
By Charles Sercombe An anti-Islamic group was late for their Koran burning event, and when they did arrive, they ended up fleeing before ever stepping out of their rented…
Mayor had green light to open business
By Charles Sercombe It turns out the outcry over Mayor Adam Alharbi opening his business, Bab Alyemen Shopping Center, at Jos. Campau and Jacob, was all sound and fury, signifying…
Let the mayoral election dispute play out
Is Mayor Adam Alharbi still the mayor? There have been posts on social media suggesting he no longer holds that title because the 37 uncounted ballots from last November election…
City wary over planned book burning protest
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is bracing for a possible visit by an anti-Islamic group promoting a book burning this Sunday in front of a Jos. Campau mosque. And Hamtramck police…
In Our Opinion … In Hamtramck, hate has no home
These are certainly uncertain times in this country. Here in Hamtramck, we are experiencing a deepening political divide between some members of the city council and the mayor. Despite these…
City expands Flock cameras despite concerns
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is expanding its license plate reader camera system known as Flock. And some residents aren’t happy with that. At a recent city council meeting, several residents…
Former mayor says immigrants are unfairly targeted
By Charles Sercombe Former mayor Amer Ghalib recently attended a city council meeting, where he called for a change in the “narrative” on how some people view immigrants. Ghalib…
