In our opinion: This July 4th holiday be a good neighbor
For many in town, next week will not be much of a holiday. The July 4th celebration will bring on a full assault of fireworks, which — for many —…
Toast of the Town … A message of unity, coney dogs and a celebration
By Charles Sercombe Last Saturday was one of those days in Hamtramck where the city’s motto “the world in two square miles” really hit home. OK, imagine this: the…
Police chief responds to gun recording
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri says the recording of him offering a loaded gun to a female civilian from the police academy was “manipulated.” In an angry…
Special prosecutor still reviewing election allegations
By Charles Sercombe The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office has agreed to review allegations that four city councilmembers, a former councilmember and a resident violated state election law in 2023. And,…
Open meetings? Not in Hamtramck
There appears to be a new rule for anyone who attends a city council meeting. And that is, if Mayor Amer Ghalib finds you “intimidating,” you have to leave. In…
Chief’s offer of a gun: a ‘joke’
By Charles Sercombe The attorney for City Manager Max Garbarino’s lawsuit against the mayor, city council and police chief promised that damaging information would be released in the coming…
City Hall Insider … 5/13/25
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on May 13, and all councilmembers were in attendance. At the beginning of the meeting, City Manager Max Garbarino stressed to the overflow…
Councilmembers continue to overstep their authority
If you take the time to read the lawsuit filed by City Manager Max Garbarino, you may notice a common thread within it. And that is: we have a city…
Former mayor flying Old Glory as a symbol of national distress
By Alan Madlane Former mayor Karen Majewski has caused a bit of a local stir by flying an American flag upside-down on the second-floor balcony of her home. The action…
Mayor orders city manager out of council meeting:’I don’t feel safe’
By Charles Sercombe In a possible violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act, Mayor Amer Ghalib demanded that City Manager Max Garbarino, who is on paid suspension, be kicked out…
