City officials reject EM’s financial fix
By Charles Sercombe What does the mayor and a majority of city councilmembers have to say about the financial recovery plan that was proposed by the emergency…
Hamtramck’s election controversies gets attention of local media
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s election controversies have grown legs. Last Saturday the Detroit News ran a story on leading mayoral candidate Abdul Algazali possibly being thrown out…
Crime Log … 8/23/13
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Aug. 13 through 19. Tuesday, Aug. 13 At 11:30 p.m., a man reported being carjacked by two males while…
Hamtramck’s turnaround is about getting the basics down
Mindboggling. Three weeks ago Emergency Manager Cathy Square ordered a crackdown on delinquent water bills. Work crews went out and began shutting off water service to houses…
Emergency manager lays out plan for financial recovery
By Charles Sercombe City Council Chambers is usually a place where some residents come to vent, rant and yell. Curiously, that was anything but the case…
City lot clean-ups raise questions
By Charles Sercombe City lot clean-ups and grass cutting is back in business after a temporary spending freeze was lifted by Emergency Manager Cathy Square. …
Crime Log … Thieves are targeting motorcycles and gold necklaces
By Charles Sercombe Hey bikers, better lock up your hog. The Police Department has received several reports in the last few weeks of the thefts of motorcycles,…
Crime Log … 8/16/13
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Aug. 6 through 12. Tuesday, Aug. 6 A man reported that his 2002 Chrysler minivan was stolen…
Toast of the Town …8/16/13
When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and other…
Algazali’s disgrace is continued disrespect to holding office
It’s not surprising that City Councilmember and leading mayoral candidate Abdul Algazali is two years behind on property taxes. He owes over $12,000 on two buildings on Jos.…
