City Hall Insider …10/13/23
What is our City Council up to these days? We have the highlights of the latest council meeting. By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Sept. 26, and all…
City council candidates talk about their goals and objectives
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck voters had a rare chance to meet the candidates vying for three city council seats. On Sunday, Hamtramck Public TV and the public library hosted a…
City council once again changes course on public comment
By Charles Sercombe The city council has once again tinkered with its rules for public comment. A few weeks ago the council reversed a long-standing policy allowing public comment…
New parks director is named
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Parks Conservancy (HPC) has a new executive director, and he’s no stranger to the city. Thomas Habitz, Jr., of Hamtramck, became executive director in September,…
HPS shows no effort to support its millage
The Nov. 7 General Election is just a few weeks away, and so far, we are seeing little school district support for the district’s own millage renewal. The renewal is…
City Hall Insider … Sept. 12, 2023
City Hall92923 What is our City Council up to these days? We have the highlights of the latest council meeting. By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Sept. 12,…
HPS boardmember to employees: ‘Nobody’s forcing you to stay here’
By Charles Sercombe At the beginning of the year, Hamtramck School Board Vice President Salah Hadwan told teachers and staff that, if they don’t like it here, they could leave.…
Mayor on Russian TV network
By Charles Sercombe Another week, another mayoral controversy. Once again, Mayor Amer Ghalib found himself on the receiving end of criticism, this time for appearing on Russian RT television,…
Meet the candidates this Sunday
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s next city election is just a few weeks away. The ballot features a race for three city council seats, three city charter changes, and another attempt…
Guest Editorial: Fire Prevention Month focuses on safe cooking
By Matthew Wyszczelski Hamtramck Fire Chief October is Fire Prevention Month, and, to kick things off, the National Fire Protection Agency and the Hamtramck Fire Department will be teaming up…
