Mayor on election: ‘Our mission was statewide, nationwide’
By Charles Sercombe Although President-elect Donald Trump didn’t win in Hamtramck, he did win the state. And Mayor Amer Ghalib is taking some credit for that by his backing…
Guest editorial … ‘Good Neighbor’ program gears up for winter help
By Lynn Blasey and Max Gilginas The Every Neighbor program had a wonderful summer, and we are gearing up for a winter of service. The threat of snow lingers in…
Teacher aides in the school district object to plan for reduced hours
By Charles Sercombe In an apparent cost-cutting move, teacher aides, known as paraprofessionals, may soon have the number of hours they work reduced. And there might be fewer substitute…
Thanksgiving: A time to reflect on what unites us
Without a doubt, the nation and Hamtramck is deeply divided politically and culturally. This week, Thanksgiving week, though, is time to put aside our differences and think what binds this…
A ‘dark chapter’ in the city comes to its final ending
By Charles Sercombe For those who have lived here for awhile, this may seem like déjà vu. The city’s longstanding housing discrimination lawsuit has finally come to a close. Really.…
Require home inspections when selling? No way, officials say
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is one step closer to creating new tax break zones for some property owners. The city council is on the road to creating five Neighborhood…
Activist gets probation for sexual assault
By Charles Sercombe As expected, a community activist accused of sexual assault took a plea deal. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s office agreed to drop a first degree sexual assault…
Housing inspections ensure a safer city
As many know, Hamtramck’s housing market is red hot. Investors and want-to-be homeowners can’t snatch up our housing stock fast enough. It’s a great market for sellers – but awful…
Hamtramck veterans still carry on the Veterans Day tradition
By Charles Sercombe Veterans Day ceremonies in Hamtramck may be mere shadows of former years, but the spirit is still strong. In recent years, the number of veterans who…
Plans moving forward for school building on Conant
By Charles Sercombe Back in 2021, Hamtramck Public School District Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed had big plans for two buildings the district bought. One of the buildings was the former…
