Police chief says he never got city’s letter firing him
By Charles Sercombe Former Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri has been insisting that news outlets erroneously reported that he was fired from his job. In a press release issued…
On the campaign trail … Tidbits of this and that from the election
By Charles Sercombe This year’s election is now fodder for various media outlets, and now the courts. Media attention and public outrage are not going away. As we reported…
‘Deadline Detroit’ podcast focuses on mayor’s Senate hearing
By Charles Sercombe Veteran Detroit journalists, and others, have weighed in on Mayor Amer Ghalib and his chances of being confirmed by the U.S. Senate for a job as…
Breaking news … Mayoral election now has potential of being a major scandal
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s election took yet another twist and turn, with the results of the mayoral election now in question. And what is developing has the potential of blowing…
Families brace for SNAP benefits reduction and uncertain future
Breaking news … A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to issue full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by…
Hamtramck election results are under a cloud of suspicion
Breaking news … For those questioning the short deadline for the 150 voters who have to cure their absentee ballot, yes, it’s based on Michigan election law. The city informed…
Mayor is facing questions about his statements to the Senate
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib may have made more than one misleading comment to U.S. Senators during his confirmation hearing to become ambassador to Kuwait. As…
Mayor’s Senate hearing hit serious snags
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib’s past actions, and comments on social media, may have undermined his chance to be confirmed as the next ambassador to Kuwait. As of…
On the campaign trail … The quirks of language and interviews with two mayoral candidates
By Charles Sercombe Election day is just around the corner. This coming Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots — although, apparently,…
Election fraud prosecution hits a snag with no-shows
By Charles Sercombe Election fraud charges against two Hamtramck City Councilmembers had different outcomes in the last week. City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan will continue to face charges. But the…
