Counter-protestors scare away Koran book burners
By Charles Sercombe An anti-Islamic group was late for their Koran burning event, and when they did arrive, they ended up fleeing before ever stepping out of their rented…
Mayor had green light to open business
By Charles Sercombe It turns out the outcry over Mayor Adam Alharbi opening his business, Bab Alyemen Shopping Center, at Jos. Campau and Jacob, was all sound and fury, signifying…
City wary over planned book burning protest
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is bracing for a possible visit by an anti-Islamic group promoting a book burning this Sunday in front of a Jos. Campau mosque. And Hamtramck police…
City expands Flock cameras despite concerns
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is expanding its license plate reader camera system known as Flock. And some residents aren’t happy with that. At a recent city council meeting, several residents…
Former mayor says immigrants are unfairly targeted
By Charles Sercombe Former mayor Amer Ghalib recently attended a city council meeting, where he called for a change in the “narrative” on how some people view immigrants. Ghalib…
Unresolved election matters from November are ongoing
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s mayoral election is still not over, and it doesn’t appear it will be settled any time soon. Mayor Adam Alharbi is appealing a state appeals…
It’s all things strawberry at St. Florian’s annual festival
By Alan Madlane The air will smell like a strawberry patch. Well, maybe. Certainly, there will be strawberries, or strawberry-filled goodies, and they will be everywhere. That’s why it’s called…
16-year-old female student abducted at gunpoint
By Charles Sercombe Thanks to tips from the public and fast police work, a 16-year-old female who was allegedly kidnapped early Monday morning was rescued. The female is a…
Recall election underscores division in city hall
By Charles Sercombe The public backlash is growing against Councilmember Mohammed Hassan. He is apparently facing a potential recall challenge that is being promoted on social media. Whoever is behind…
Councilman responds to critics
By Charles Sercombe Councilmember Nayeem Choudhury’s social media war appears far from over. This week, Choudhury responded to criticism leveled by former city clerk Rana (Faraj) Allen. In a social…
