Pride flag leads to a shakeup in the Human Relations Commission
By Charles Sercombe There is going to be a shake-up in the city’s Human Relations Commission, the mayor has said. The commission became embroiled in a controversy about displaying…
A debate over religious animal sacrifices
By Charles Sercombe Updating the city’s animal ordinance has turned out to be no ordinary task. An issue arose when some in the city’s Muslim community noticed that, in a…
Despite the pandemic, true love knows no boundaries
By Alan Madlane You never know what a week in Hamtramck will bring. Case in point: The wedding of Todd and Reyna on Sunday, July 17, believed by them…
A teachable moment in Judge Krot decision
Hamtramck 31st District Court Judge Alexis Krot has been cleared of wrongdoing. Last week we reported on the decision by the state Judicial Tenure Commission over Krot’s handling of a…
Tuesday’s election results; only one Hamtramck candidate wins
By Charles Sercombe State Rep. Abraham Aiyash of Hamtramck has easily cruised to a second term. And that’s thanks to Hamtramck voters who gave him a huge boost…
Judicial Commission clears Judge Alexis Krot
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck 31st District Court Judge Alexis Krot will not face disciplinary measures from the way she treated an elderly cancer patient several months ago. That decision…
Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission letter to Judge Krot
The following is a letter, released by the Michigan Judicial Commission to Hamtramck 31st District Court Judge Alexis Krot, about her treatment of an elderly man who had received a…
Guest Editorial … Our neighbors need help with water bills
By Rev. Cass Charrette People’s Water Board Coalition Board Member Thanks to our youth who use their creativity to meet human needs in our community! Another need requiring caring response…
Grace period for Jos. Campau parking meters is still only five minutes
By Charles Sercombe There is confusion among some Jos. Campau merchants about the grace period to feed Campau parking meters. Extending the time to pay for parking was talked…
Hamtramck Diversity Festival celebrates the Bengali community
By Charles Sercombe One of Hamtramck’s more colorful festivals is still going on today (Sunday, July 31). The Hamtramck Diversity Festival, which started on Friday, is a celebration of…
