Former St. Lad’s Church is once again up for sale
By Charles Sercombe It’s got some wear and tear from its long history, and it’s for sale. The former St. Ladislaus Church is back on the market, still searching for…
City council takes rare action in censuring colleague
By Charles Sercombe It appears the honeymoon is already over for city councilmembers. Recently, the council voted to censure newly-elected councilmember Yousuf Saed for a comment he posted on social…
City Hall Insider … 2/10/26
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Feb. 10, and all councilmembers, except for Muhtasin Sadman, were in attendance. It was announced that no-interest loans for small businesses are…
Dos Locos Tacos diner says it’s adios due to the economy
By Charles Sercombe It’s no surprise that restaurants come and go here in Hamtramck. In general, restaurants face tough challenges to stay afloat, mostly due to constant rising costs…
In Our Opinion … Elected officials need to play by the rules
Despite growing pressure from some members of the public, Hamtramck’s city council continues to insult the community. How’s that? The council has turned a deaf ear to criticism that it’s…
Mayor accused of interfering in city manager search
By Charles Sercombe It appears the city’s newly-hired city manager had a helping hand getting the position. And that assistance came from Mayor Adam Alharbi, according to emails he…
City Hall Insider … 1/27/26
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Jan. 27, and all councilmembers, except for Muhtasin Sadman, were in attendance. Timothy Price of the city’s Arts & Culture Commission said…
Guest Editorial: The Power of Diversity; How Hamtramck stands out in a crowd
By Aida Mandic I grew up in Hamtramck. I spent my childhood pitching balls in Pulaski Park. I loved to haphazardly rollerblade down the streets of Joseph Campau, Norwalk, Edwin,…
In Our Opinion … After decades of asking for help, state is stepping in
Hamtramck’s main business district on Jos. Campau has been struggling for decades. The glory days of the district ended in the 1970s, with the 1980s seeing the fading away of…
State agrees to help boost business on Jos. Campau in special program
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck businesses in the heart of the city’s business district is getting a helping hand from the state. This week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Hamtramck’s…
