School board candidate forum this Monday
By Charles Sercombe The public will be able to meet the six school board candidates this coming Monday. While the candidates are all invited, it’s unlikely all will attend if…
Hometown rocker to play Labor Day Fest
By Charles Sercombe Now it can be told. Actually, it’s been told already, but, yes, the BIG secret music guest at this year’s Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is Detroit’s…
Brace yourself for the last rebuild of Caniff, or maybe not
By Charles Sercombe Call it a dress rehearsal for “the big one.” This week, the repaving of the Caniff alley on the south side of Caniff, which runs from…
More eyes on Hamtramck …
By Charles Sercombe The allegations of ballot harvesting, exposed by the conservative media outlet Project Veritas, have caught the attention of another media outlet. The conservative online magazine The Federalist…
Judge dismisses HPS superintendent’s lawsuit against teachers’ union
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed was dealt a setback in one of two lawsuits she filed against the district and teachers’ union. Federal Court…
Controversial rightwing organization pulls a sting in Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe During the last city council election, there were widespread rumors and accusations about some candidates and their supporters performing ballot harvesting. Now, those suspicions have taken…
Two locals strike out again in election
By Charles Sercombe Once again, Hamtramck City Councilmembers Mohammed Hassan and Mohammed Alsomiri had their hopes dashed to move up the political ladder at Tuesday’s primary election. Both lost…
Breaking news … Gunfire erupts at Campau and Pulaksi
Update: According to Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri said the vehicle involved in the shooting was found by Detroit police, and a suspect has been arrested. Inside the vehicle,…
Councilmember Hassan is hoping voters remember him
By Charles Sercombe There is a Hamtramck candidate running for the open state representative seat that was vacated by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck). But that candidate’s name does not appear…
Councilmen on notice over attendance
By Charles Sercombe The clock is ticking for City Councilmembers Khalil Refai and Muhtasin Sadman, who have now missed seven consecutive council meetings each. A few weeks ago, their…
