Mayor and councilmembers join others in calling for peace
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s mayor and city council are demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, and they have a stern warning to President Joe Biden about his re-election chances…
Suspension paid off for HPS chief
By Charles Sercombe One of the first tasks the Hamtramck School Board undertook when the new year started was to bring back suspended Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed. But, at first, that…
State offers a solution for loss of teachers at school district
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck School Board Vice President Salah Hadwan could not have picked a worse time to encourage disgruntled teachers and staff members to leave the district. There…
Ghalib to President Joe Biden: ‘apologize’
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib has some harsh words for President Biden. Ghalib took issue recently with Biden’s comments about the murder of a 6-year-old Muslim boy in Chicago.…
HPS closed two schools due to threat
Breaking news: According to Hamtramck Public School Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed, there has been an arrest made in this matter. Hamtramck Police Chief Anne Moise said a female juvenile was arrested…
City council candidates talk about their goals and objectives
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck voters had a rare chance to meet the candidates vying for three city council seats. On Sunday, Hamtramck Public TV and the public library hosted a…
City council once again changes course on public comment
By Charles Sercombe The city council has once again tinkered with its rules for public comment. A few weeks ago the council reversed a long-standing policy allowing public comment…
New parks director is named
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Parks Conservancy (HPC) has a new executive director, and he’s no stranger to the city. Thomas Habitz, Jr., of Hamtramck, became executive director in September,…
HPS boardmember to employees: ‘Nobody’s forcing you to stay here’
By Charles Sercombe At the beginning of the year, Hamtramck School Board Vice President Salah Hadwan told teachers and staff that, if they don’t like it here, they could leave.…
Mayor on Russian TV network
By Charles Sercombe Another week, another mayoral controversy. Once again, Mayor Amer Ghalib found himself on the receiving end of criticism, this time for appearing on Russian RT television,…
