New ZBA appointee is a no-show
By Charles Sercombe There is one thing you can say about newly appointed Zoning Board of Appeals member Mohammed A. Rahman: He’s consistent. Rahman lived up to his…
Breaking news … Bomb scare in Hamtramck City Hall
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck City Hall was abruptly evacuated Friday afternoon after an elderly woman brought two World War II-era hand grenades into the police station. The Detroit Police…
Protest rally held in Zussman Park over president’s travel ban
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck – the city known for its diverse ethnic makeup — served as a backdrop last Sunday afternoon for those opposing President Trump’s ban on…
City council officially condemns Trump’s immigration ban
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s City Council joined the growing opposition to President Trump’s travel ban. At a special meeting on Monday evening, called by Councilmember Ian Perrotta, the council…
‘Newsmaker of the Year’ gave the city a new kick on life
By Charles Sercombe With our annual Year in Review behind us, it left us to ponder what was the most important story of the year? We say this every…
School Board election is a historical moment for city
By Charles Sercombe Two incumbent school boardmembers lost their bid for re-election to two newcomers in Tuesday’s election. The results also usher in a historical moment…
Heavy rains once again bring floods
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s Achilles’ heel once again acted up on Thursday. Heavy rains in the metro region caused massive flooding throughout the area – including Hamtramck. The…
With influx of new students, school district finances are making the grade
By Charles Sercombe It was not long ago the Hamtramck Public School District feared it was losing students at a pace that could have forced the closing of some…
Road repairs are wrapping up
By Charles Sercombe Residents near Casmere can soon breathe easier. Or at least enjoy smoother driving on the street. The street was milled a few weeks ago and crews…
Breaking news … Hamtramck man leads state police on high-speed chase
By Charles Sercombe The hit-and-run accident involving a state trooper on Friday took a strange Hamtramck twist. According to sources, a Hamtramck man riding a motorcycle apparently grew impatient…
