For now, Jos. Campau flagpoles will only fly the American flag
By Charles Sercombe Not only has the city removed a pride flag — along with two other flags — from the Jos. Campau flagpoles, now all of the international…
State Rep. says big bucks coming to city
By Charles Sercombe For the past few weeks, State Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) has hinted at a financial windfall coming to Hamtramck. And by big, he said state funding…
Taking care of business … At this Mid-East restaurant, the specialty is Shawarma and much more
By Charles Sercombe Say “hello” to a new eatery in town. Recently, a swarm of local dignitaries and invitees attended a grand opening for Hello Shawarma, located on one…
Hamtramck’s ongoing culture war is taking a toll on the city
It’s pretty obvious that Hamtramck is in a culture war – a war that has been brewing for months. First, it was about whether the city should allow marijuana dispensaries,…
City Hall Insider … 7/14/23
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 June 27, and all…
The raising of the pride flag as a call for ‘tolerance’ and acceptance
By Charles Sercombe The LGTBQ pride flag flew once again on a Jos. Campau flagpole. But that lasted for just a short while before a city crew, including at…
After over a five-month absence, councilmember finally returns
By Charles Sercombe After missing nine straight city council meetings since January, Councilmember Khalil Refai has returned. His absence was never fully explained, but his colleagues on council agreed…
Tax man cometh this summer
“Let me tell you how it will be There’s one for you, nineteen for me ‘Cause I’m the taxman Yeah, I’m the taxman” –The Beatles By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck homeowners…
Pot shops pay more than their fair share
The recent closing of a marijuana dispensary has prompted the usual “hoorays” from folks who wish all four Hamtramck outlets would go away. These folks claim that dispensaries are magnets…
Hamtramck’s newest park marks an injustice finally made right
By Charles Sercombe After a year’s delay in dedicating Hamtramck’s newest park, it finally got done last Wednesday. But then again, in the case of this park, delays and…
