Will Hamtramck pay a political price?
Recently, Mayor Amer Ghalib, who is no stranger to controversy, made a comment at a city council meeting that jumped out to us. At the Aug. 27 council meeting, Mayor…
Neighborhood Arts Festival once again opens it doors and yards
By Alan Madlane Get ready for another spectacular day of local art and music making. The Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival, or HNAF, is having its 14th annual event on…
Mayor Ghalib makes history by endorsing Trump for president
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib has made national, and even international headlines, in his endorsement of Republican Donald Trump for president. His support this week came after weeks…
Is the mayor an outsider in endorsing Trump?
By Charles Sercombe Now that Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib has endorsed Republican Donald Trump, does that mean his fellow Arab Muslims will stand with him? It appears that Ghalib…
City Hall Insider … 8/27/2024
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Aug. 27, and all councilmembers were in attendance. A short update was given by the city administration on the creation of new…
A few thoughts on our business districts
There has been some talk in town about business signs. Namely, whether to allow more powerful LED lighting, allowing metal security grates to be displayed outside of business doors…
Breaking news … Mayor Ghalib makes history by endorsing Trump
By Charles Sercombe The weeks of speculation are over. Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib is endorsing Republican nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5. On…
Police chief jumps into action to help a neighbor out
By Charles Sercombe There are good neighbors, and then there are really good neighbors. You can put Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri in the “really good” category. How’s that? Recently,…
City Hall insider … 8/13/24
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Aug. 13, and all councilmembers were in attendance. The GM Youth Corp. made a presentation, and talked about the various projects they…
Mayor invites Trump to Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Brace yourself Hamtramck: the 2024 presidential election may be coming to town. Mayor Amer Ghalib said he met privately with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in…
