Breaking news … Gunfire erupts at Campau and Pulaksi
Update: According to Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri said the vehicle involved in the shooting was found by Detroit police, and a suspect has been arrested. Inside the vehicle,…
Councilmember Hassan is hoping voters remember him
By Charles Sercombe There is a Hamtramck candidate running for the open state representative seat that was vacated by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck). But that candidate’s name does not appear…
Councilmen on notice over attendance
By Charles Sercombe The clock is ticking for City Councilmembers Khalil Refai and Muhtasin Sadman, who have now missed seven consecutive council meetings each. A few weeks ago, their…
Time to head to the polls
By Charles Sercombe This Tuesday is the day. On Aug. 6 (yes, it’s actually August now) it’s primary election day, with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 8…
In this school board election, choose wisely
For a change, Hamtramck voters have a wide selection of candidates to choose from in the upcoming school board election in November. There are six candidates vying for two seats…
Labor Day Fest music lineup is offering some top acts
By Charles Sercombe This year’s Hamtramck Labor Day Festival (Aug. 31-Sept. 2) is offering a number of huge musical acts. That includes hometown hero Mike Skill of the Romantics.…
Former city official on a mission to clean up this town
By Alan Madlane Maybe you’ve noticed that a street you’re walking, biking, driving down in Hamtramck looks a little bit tidier than the last time you saw it. If…
Hamtramck’s Lansing representatives have steered millions here
By Charles Sercombe This wasn’t the only year that state Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) managed to carve out funding for his district in the state’s new $82 billion budget.…
Public schools’ bus contractor responds to child fatality
By Charles Sercombe Although the Hamtramck Public Schools did not issue a statement about last week’s death of a 3-year-old girl who was killed by school bus driver, the district’s…
Candidates line up for school board
By Charles Sercombe The race to fill two seats on the Hamtramck Board of Education is off and running. By Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline for candidates to file for…
