Take a look back on the first six months of the year
By Charles Sercombe Well, here we are, at the end of 2024. With the year largely in our review mirror, we once again follow our tradition of presenting a…
Mayor accuses county of playing politics over jail funding
By Charles Sercombe The worst case scenario of the Wayne County Jail saga here in Hamtramck has played out as feared. Wayne County has stopped making its yearly $1.4 million…
County jail closing in Hamtramck could lead to financial crisis
By Charles Sercombe City officials are preparing for the worst when Wayne County closes its jail here in Hamtramck. The county plans to move all of its jail prisoners…
Like loud mufflers? It’ll cost you
By Charles Sercombe Hate the sound of jacked-up mufflers that are modified to be ear-splittingly loud? Unless you’re in a certain sub-category of young males, that would probably be a…
Night Bazaar offers unique holiday shopping
By Charles Sercombe Not in the holiday spirit yet? Or, maybe thirsting for more holiday merriment? Either way, head over to Pope Park on Saturday (Dec. 14), from 4-9…
Last phase of Caniff repaving will have to wait for next year
By Charles Sercombe There’s good news/bad news about the final leg of repaving Caniff. The good news is that the current portion, from Jos. Campau to Gallagher, will soon be…
Mayor on election: ‘Our mission was statewide, nationwide’
By Charles Sercombe Although President-elect Donald Trump didn’t win in Hamtramck, he did win the state. And Mayor Amer Ghalib is taking some credit for that by his backing…
Teacher aides in the school district object to plan for reduced hours
By Charles Sercombe In an apparent cost-cutting move, teacher aides, known as paraprofessionals, may soon have the number of hours they work reduced. And there might be fewer substitute…
A ‘dark chapter’ in the city comes to its final ending
By Charles Sercombe For those who have lived here for awhile, this may seem like déjà vu. The city’s longstanding housing discrimination lawsuit has finally come to a close. Really.…
Require home inspections when selling? No way, officials say
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is one step closer to creating new tax break zones for some property owners. The city council is on the road to creating five Neighborhood…
