Mayor and council get special honor
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib and city councilmembers are about to experience a once-in-a-lifetime event. They are going to the White House to meet with President Biden in a…
3Fifteen is back in business with a change in management
By Charles Sercombe One of Hamtramck’s four cannabis retail outlets is back in business. 3Fifteen, on Jos. Campau near Zinow, was temporarily closed for a few weeks while a court…
Deadline to file for election nears
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s election year will feature only one local race for voters to decide on: There will be three seats on city council for re-consideration, and now three…
Crime Watch … An alleged arson and reports of women screaming
By Charles Sercombe It’s been a busy week for the police and fire departments. There were two prominent fires during the past week, the most notable being the Kabob…
American Axle ‘considering’ major redevelopment of its site
By Charles Sercombe American Axle & Manufacturing might be returning a portion of their business back onto Hamtramck soil. The auto manufacturer is “considering” – according to a Crain’s…
Charter changes hit a snag
By Charles Sercombe The State of Michigan is saying ‘not so fast’ about three ballot proposals the city council wants voters to consider. In a not-unusual move, the state…
Council: Can we get by with fewer employees?
By Charles Sercombe In the ongoing look at the city’s upcoming budget year, some city councilmembers have been questioning whether the city can get by without filling vacant positions in…
Cannabis outlets are feeling the pinch of oversaturation
By Charles Sercombe Michigan’s budding cannabis business has hit an interesting snag. While sales are expected to increase from $1.7 billion last year to $2.5 billion this year — according…
City Manager contract finalized
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck officially has a new city manager in place. Last week, the city council agreed to an employment contract with Max Garbarino, who had been interim city…
City officials clear the way for a microbrewery taproom
By Charles Sercombe For a second time, the city council has struggled with a tax abatement request for a renovation project of an old building. Last year, the council…
