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…
Time to head to the polls
By Charles Sercombe This Tuesday is the day. On Aug. 6 (yes, it’s actually August now) it’s primary election day, with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 8…
Labor Day Fest music lineup is offering some top acts
By Charles Sercombe This year’s Hamtramck Labor Day Festival (Aug. 31-Sept. 2) is offering a number of huge musical acts. That includes hometown hero Mike Skill of the Romantics.…
Hamtramck’s Lansing representatives have steered millions here
By Charles Sercombe This wasn’t the only year that state Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) managed to carve out funding for his district in the state’s new $82 billion budget.…
Public schools’ bus contractor responds to child fatality
By Charles Sercombe Although the Hamtramck Public Schools did not issue a statement about last week’s death of a 3-year-old girl who was killed by school bus driver, the district’s…
Candidates line up for school board
By Charles Sercombe The race to fill two seats on the Hamtramck Board of Education is off and running. By Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline for candidates to file for…
Police chief continues his community outreach campaign
By Charles Sercombe As anyone who has paid attention to local social media knows, Hamtramck’s new Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri has been busy posting his travels around the city…
