State offers special treatment to Hamtramck for marijuana sales
By Charles Sercombe If city officials allow recreational marijuana sales, the state is offering would-be retailers a helping hand to cut through the red tape. Hamtramck is one…
Breaking news … Primary election results are in
By Charles Sercombe In a stunning upset, two city councilmembers who sought re-election were eliminated in Tuesday’s Primary Election. Anam Miah, who is Mayor Pro Tem, and Abu Musa…
Election coming up on Tuesday
By Charles Sercombe Get ready to cast your vote. Hamtramck’s primary election is next Tuesday (Aug. 6). The only item on the ballot is the race for city council. There…
As 2020 Census gears up, the city can learn what to expect from past census counts
By Charles Sercombe Now that Census 2020 is about to kick off, let’s take a look at what the 2010 Census found out about Hamtramck. But first, some historical…
Breaking news … Assault suspect is officially charged
By Charles Sercombe Marcus Ross, 32, of Detroit, is facing multiple felony charges in connection with two sexual assaults that occurred a couple of weeks ago in Hamtramck. He…
Breaking news … Fox & Friends coming to Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe Ready for your close-up, Hamtramck? The folks at Maine Street Restaurant are saying that the morning news show Fox & Friends will be airing short segments…
Hamtramck is down and out? Not so, counters the mayor
By Alan Madlane “I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let’s face it.” –…
Breaking news … Suspect arrested in sexual assaults
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Police Department announced today (Wednesday, July 24) that a suspect is in custody regarding two recent sexual assaults. The suspect has not been identified pending…
Breaking news … Downed electric line sparks house fires on Trowbridge
By Charles Sercombe A fierce storm with high winds knocked down a power line, which sparked a house fire on Trowbridge Saturday evening. Residents on the scene, which…
Forum attracts residents, but not many council candidates
By Charles Sercombe What if there was a “meet the candidates” forum, and hardly any candidates showed up? That happened last Thursday evening when only three of the nine city…
