City officials seek a pay raise
By Charles Sercombe Once again, the city council and mayor are seeking a salary increase, along with two other changes in the city charter regarding their positions. Several months…
Former councilmember is charged with felony along with his brother
By Charles Sercombe Former Hamtramck City Councilmember Ian Perrotta has once again found himself in the public spotlight. Perrotta, 37, is charged with home invasion — a felony — and…
For now, Jos. Campau flagpoles will only fly the American flag
By Charles Sercombe Not only has the city removed a pride flag — along with two other flags — from the Jos. Campau flagpoles, now all of the international…
State Rep. says big bucks coming to city
By Charles Sercombe For the past few weeks, State Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) has hinted at a financial windfall coming to Hamtramck. And by big, he said state funding…
The raising of the pride flag as a call for ‘tolerance’ and acceptance
By Charles Sercombe The LGTBQ pride flag flew once again on a Jos. Campau flagpole. But that lasted for just a short while before a city crew, including at…
After over a five-month absence, councilmember finally returns
By Charles Sercombe After missing nine straight city council meetings since January, Councilmember Khalil Refai has returned. His absence was never fully explained, but his colleagues on council agreed…
Tax man cometh this summer
“Let me tell you how it will be There’s one for you, nineteen for me ‘Cause I’m the taxman Yeah, I’m the taxman” –The Beatles By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck homeowners…
Hamtramck’s newest park marks an injustice finally made right
By Charles Sercombe After a year’s delay in dedicating Hamtramck’s newest park, it finally got done last Wednesday. But then again, in the case of this park, delays and…
Deadline to register to vote is nearing
By Charles Sercombe The next election in Hamtramck is Aug. 8, and if you are not registered to vote here yet, time is ticking. Those who qualify to vote here…
Pride rally takes aim at flag issue
By Charles Sercombe Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel had some fiery words for Hamtramck’s mayor and city council. Nessel spoke at last Saturday’s rally in Zussman Park, in response to…
