Few sign up for election
By Charles Sercombe Some familiar names have entered this year’s city council race. As expected, the three incumbents, Anam Miah, Abu Musa and Saad Almasmari are seeking re-election. Former councilmember…
Election deadline approaching
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s election season is about to be off and running. Next Tuesday (April 23) at 4 p.m. is the filing deadline for city council candidates. Councilmembers…
School board to interview six candidates for superintendent’s position
By Charles Sercombe The search for a new public school superintendent is ramping up next week. Some 28 educators applied for the job, but the school board whittled that…
It’s take two for Holbrook
By Charles Sercombe The Holbrook repair project is back on the road. The intersection at Holbrook and Gallagher is now closed off, as workers begin to tear up the street…
Did GM refuse an offer for its Poletown Plant?
By Charles Sercombe GM didn’t have to close down its Poletown Plant. According to Crain’s Detroit Business publication, officials from Fiat Chrysler approached GM to purchase the plant. The…
Fundraiser for baseball stadium reaches its goal
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s historic baseball stadium scored a big win. The online fundraising effort to raise $50,000 was met on Wednesday – a week before the fundraiser was…
Budget woes deepen
By Charles Sercombe Are Hamtramck’s police and fire departments too big? Too small? As city officials tackle the upcoming budget shortfalls, the state told City Manager Kathy Angerer it will…
State marijuana sales racking up millions in revenue
By Charles Sercombe A bare majority of city councilmembers are still expected to outlaw the sale or production of recreational marijuana. The same councilmembers, Anam Miah, Abu Musa, Saad Almasmari…
It’s out with the old and in with a new turf at Keyworth Stadium
By Charles Sercombe Keyworth Stadium’s old, worn out artificial turf is no more. A couple of weeks ago, a work crew began tearing up the turf for disposal. In…
Poletown meeting is set
By Charles Sercombe Local officials aren’t letting General Motors get off easy in closing one of the city’s largest tax revenue streams. This Saturday (March 23), a town hall meeting…
