Hamtramck Labor Day Festival will indeed make another return
By Charles Sercombe Yes. Yes, that is, there will be a Hamtramck Labor Day Festival this year, just in case you were wondering. And it…
Spending freeze puts a halt to city lot maintenance
By Charles Sercombe City Councilmember Cathie Gordon may have lost her bid to become mayor, but don’t expect her to fade away. “I am not going…
Mayor Majewski survives tough re-election challenge
By Charles Sercombe It looks like it’s a replay of four years ago for Karen Mayor and mayoral wannabe Abdul Algazali. The two will once…
After years of tough talk city acts
By Charles Sercombe Remember how for years you’ve heard the city is going to crack down on those pesky overdue water bills? On Tuesday, the city finally…
In Hamtramck, a year of challenges and ongoing development
By Charles Sercombe In her eighth State of the City Address, Mayor Karen Majewski once again had a little something of everything to report on. …
Crime log … Two suspects in attempted armed robbery face life in prison
By Charles Sercombe The three Detroit men who attempted to rob Mike’s Jewelry & Pawn Shop on Jos. Campau last Thursday afternoon had a “game…
American Axle founder leaves a mixed legacy
By Charles Sercombe One thing is for sure, mention the name of Richard Dauch, the co-founder of American Axle & Manufacturing, and you’ll get some heated opinions. …
Crime Log …8/9/13
By Charles Sercombe This week Crime Log covers July 30 through Aug. 5. Tuesday, July 30 A man reported that a group of teens tried to steal…
Recount of ballots is needed to clear a few matters up
Mayoral candidate, and current city councilmember, Cathie Gordon said she’s calling for a recount of Tuesday’s election. That’s a good thing. We heard numerous rumors…
Breaking News …
By Charles Sercombe This could be a potential game changer in the mayoral election. On Friday (Aug. 9), three days after Tuesday’s Primary Election, it came…
