Federal funding is coming for water lines
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s problem with lead water lines keeps getting more attention. On Monday, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, who was joined by State Sen. Adam Hollier, held a press…
Governor proposes funding to help with replacing lead water lines
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck may be in line to receive funding to replace the city’s lead water lines sooner than expected. Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a plan to…
City has its hand out for federal infrastructure funding
By Charles Sercombe Will Hamtramck see any of the newly passed national infrastructure funding? That’s the multi-million-dollar question city officials are pondering. There is no shortage of needs here.…
Students will be staying home next week for district cleaning
By Charles Sercombe It’s back to at-home virtual learning for Hamtramck Public School students, starting next Monday (Nov. 22). But it’s only for Monday through Wednesday during the holiday…
Breaking news … Police make an arrest in recent double homicide
By Charles Sercombe A 24-year-old Inkster man has been charged with the shooting deaths of a man and woman just a couple of weeks ago. RayQuan Young has…
As police OT increases, city council says no to more officers
By Charles Sercombe For the second time, city officials have rejected a proposal to hire additional police officers. City Councilmember Fadel Al-Marsoumi has been behind both proposals. The first…
A look back at the election
By Charles Sercombe Recently, we published a report on how much the two mayoral candidates each spent on their election. Election winner, and mayor-elect, Amer Ghalib raised about $25,000. Incumbent…
Breaking news … Majewski defeated as mayor; new council
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck has a new mayor. Amer Ghalib, who has never held elected office, beat incumbent Mayor Karen Majewski, 3,232-1,485, winning 68 percent of the vote. Ghalib, 41,…
Mayor’s challenger far outraised and outspent her campaign
By Charles Sercombe In the race for mayor, the financial win is currently going to challenger Amer Ghalib. According to Ghalib’s campaign reports for the primary and the weeks…
Election 2021: Will history be made?
By Charles Sercombe Political watchers will be paying close attention to next Tuesday’s election. It could be a turning point for Hamtramck. Mayor Karen Majewski is facing a tough…
