County study finds that immigrants contribute millions to economy
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck served as a backdrop for Wayne County officials showcasing a recent study on the financial impact immigrants contribute to the rejoin. Hamtramck, a home to…
Court hearing for sexual assault suspect continues this week
Update: Friday’s preliminary examination in court was postponed until Oct. 31. By Charles Sercombe A high-profile community activist faced his first day in court last week regarding a…
Market study says Hamtramck is ripe for new housing
By Charles Sercombe As many landlords know, Hamtramck housing is in high demand. The demand is so great, a recent study performed for the city recommends building 10 new…
City retiree health plan will change
By Charles Sercombe Retirees from the City of Hamtramck will see a change in their health coverage starting in January. And some of them are upset, to say…
Southend will be home soon to newly settled refugees
By Charles Sercombe Two years ago, the city had plans to build seven housing units for a program to help settle refugees. Over that time, the plan has evolved,…
Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival is coming
By Alan Madlane For the 9th year running, Hamtramck will have a day-long arts festival to participate in. The Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival is a thing for literally everyone,…
UAW strikers at Poletown get a special visit by candidates
By Charles Sercombe UAW strikers at the GM Poletown plant got a boost this past week with visits by Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. Warren…
Hamtramck political activist is charged with sexual assault: Update
Update: (Oct. 3, 2019) — As we were going to press Thursday, the Arab American News had an update on accused sexual assault suspect Ibrahim Aljahim, 37, of Hamtramck. He…
‘Banglatown’ development has some high rollers on board
By Alan Madlane A Detroit neighborhood revitalization project is likely to have a spillover effect for Hamtramck. And a familiar business name is heavily involved. More on that momentarily.…
City officials fret over the cost of a city hall upgrade
By Charles Sercombe In the coming months, Hamtramck City Hall will get a new name and a new look. Or, maybe not. Some members of the city council…
