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…
HPS teachers endorse board candidates who will ‘stabilize’ district
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public School teachers have come out with their endorsements for the two seats on the school board that voters will be deciding on this November.…
School board candidate no-shows speaks volumes
What does it say about the three school board candidates who failed to participate in a candidate forum, recently hosted by the school district’s teachers? It speaks volumes, and it’s…
Toast of the Town … Hatch Gallery offers something very ‘curious’ indeed
By Charles Sercombe It’s been too long since Toast went about town. But Saturday night was special. Hamtramck’s own Hatch Art, an arts collective, hosted an opening for artists…
Now that the party is over, festival organizers ponder next year
By Charles Sercombe Every year after the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival ends, a key question lingers in the air once the music stops and all the pierogis (yes, we…
Will Muslims decide the election?
By Charles Sercombe This year’s presidential campaign certainly has had some unexpected twists, particularly with President Joe Biden dropping out of the election. Instead, Vice President Kamala Harris is now…
