Breaking news … City manager issues a stern warning to city council
By Charles Sercombe Once again, City Manager Max Garbarino’s job is on the line. At tonight’s regular city council meeting, a discussion will continue about the paid suspension of…
Toast of the Town … A weekend of good health and celebrating a legend
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck had another busy weekend, but this time it had nothing to do with nightclubs or entertainment. Saturday morning kicked off the spring/summer season with a…
Update: City manager’s job safe – for now
By Charles Sercombe City Manager Max Garbarino was not fired Friday in a city council meeting, but it also became clear that Mayor Amer Ghalib is not pleased with him.…
Breaking news … City manager says his job is on the line; special council meeting today
By Charles Sercombe Chaos in city hall continues. The city council will meet today at 4 p.m. (Friday, May 23) to consider firing City Manager Max Garbarino. It is…
Update … Police chief is under investigation and suspended
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri has been suspended with pay by City Manager Max Garbarino. Also suspended with pay is a department investigator Dave Adamczyk. No…
Councilmembers escape being kicked out of council and ballot
By Charles Sercombe For now, Councilmembers Abu Musa and Muhith Mahmood will keep their seats on the council, and will remain as candidates in the August Primary Election. But…
HPS district receives poor grading
By Charles Sercombe The report card is in for the Hamtramck Public School District’s elementary schools and the middle school, and it’s not something any parent would want their…
City Hall Insider … 4/22/25
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on April 22, and all councilmembers were in attendance. The council submitted a proclamation honoring the late Pope Francis, who died on April…
Taxpayer money should be spent on the city, not trips
Should taxpayers have to foot the travel bills for elected officials? That’s a question some residents might be pondering, since it’s come to light that the mayor and past and…
Toast of the Town … Strawberries, crafts and a tribute to the Hamtramck Historical Museum
By Charles Sercombe There’s something about the sound of a bagpipe and drum band that tugs at the heartstrings. And it seems the older, and maybe more world-weary you get,…
