Acting city manager keeps his word and resigns
By Charles Sercombe As he promised, Acting City Manager Nevrus Nazarko stepped down from his position as acting city manager. He had told the city council he was resigning immediately…
New acting city manager says there is no conflict of interest
By Charles Sercombe Newly-appointed Acting City Manager Kyle Tertzaj insisted that someone other than the city attorney negotiate employment terms with him. He told the city council at Tuesday’s meeting…
Muslim community celebrates Eid with family festival
By Ian Perrotta You may have noticed more daytime activity coming from your Muslim neighbors in the last week. That’s because last Sunday (Aug. 19) marked the end of the…
Review of bills leads to investigation
By Charles Sercombe There were no bombshells revealed in Tuesday’s city council discussion on why $56,835 in contractors’ invoices could not be properly documented. But that doesn’t mean the investigation…
Contractor bills don’t add up, says study
By Charles Sercombe There appears to be a scandal brewing in city hall. Or maybe not, depending on how some payments to contractors can be explained. At Tuesday’s city council…
Audit report gives glimpse into legal services billing
By Charles Sercombe In the recent review of work invoices of four city contractors, the city’s legal firm, the Allen Brothers, was also looked at. The firm submitted its monthly…
Hamtramck candidates strike out in quest for higher office
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s four city councilmembers won’t be moving on to new jobs. Councilmembers Cathie Gordon, Tom Jankowski, Robert Zwolak and Mohammed Hassan all lost in Tuesday’s Primary Election.…
Voters say yes to the DIA and jail tax – barely
By Charles Sercombe There was another side to Tuesday’s Primary Election ballot. Hamtramck voters followed fellow voters in Wayne County in passing two tax proposals – well barely for one…
Festival will focus on being local
By Alan Madeleine Well, it looks like another Labor Day Festival is coming, Hamtramck, and this time by the skin of its teeth – and the good will of a…
It’s a home run for old ‘Negro League’ stadium
By Alan Madeleine Hamtramck just got a little bit more Historic. Or at least, a little more recognized for being so. That’s because Hamtramck Stadium just made its way onto…
