Mayor begins changes
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Ameer Ghalib is living up to a campaign promise to make the city’s various boards and commissions more ethnically and racially diverse. Recently, he notified three…
Federal funding comes through for Veterans Park
By Charles Sercombe The hits just keep coming for Hamtramck’s historic baseball stadium and Veterans Park. Last week, US Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence announced that Hamtramck will receive $653,989 to…
School district takes a different approach to awarding a bid
By Charles Sercombe For years, Hamtramck Public School officials have complained about the condition of the district’s community center on Charest St. Although the building was built in the…
Covid has some effect on public safety
By Charles Sercombe The Covid pandemic and quarantine may have had one unexpected effect. Both the number of crimes and the number of fires in the city were reduced…
Breaking news … City in line to receive over $200,000 in marijuana sales
By Charles Sercombe The marijuana business is paying off for Hamtramck. In a press release issued today (Thursday, March 24) by the state Treasury Department, Hamtramck will receive $225,813…
Federal judge tosses lawsuit against city attorney
By Charles Sercombe A federal lawsuit filed against Hamtramck City Attorney James Allen and the City of Hamtramck has been thrown out. The lawsuit was filed by Charles Blackwell, a…
City attorney responds to lawsuit decision
By James Allen Hamtramck City Attorney I am pleased about Judge Goldsmith’s well-reasoned decision. I would like to thank my private attorneys and the city’s litigation counsel, Marc Deldin, of…
HPS superintendent and department head collect salaries while on leave
By Charles Sercombe Local media outlets are starting to pay attention to what’s going on with Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed. Ahmed took a sudden medical leave last…
Former police officer caught in a bribery sting
By Charles Sercombe A former Hamtramck police officer faces bribery charges in federal court over his dealings with a tow company. Last Thursday, Mike Stout, 60, was charged in federal…
Paczki Day makes its sweet and sticky comeback
By Charles Sercombe Take that Covid. This year, Paczki Day came roaring back. For the past two years, Hamtramck’s unofficial holiday celebrating all things paczki took a hit…
