Beware of vague promises for change
Next Tuesday is election day and, here in Hamtramck, this could be a historical moment. There will definitely be three new councilmembers, although there is a chance that a former…
Mayor and her challenger throw verbal punches at each other
By Charles Sercombe The race for mayor is heating up. Mayor Karen Majewski and her challenger, Amer Ghalib, have taken the gloves off, so to speak, and are taking…
Breaking news … Little information on latest shooting
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Police Department is being tight-lipped about the shooting deaths of two people. According to a press release issued today (Friday, Oct. 29), officers responded…
Breaking news … More developments in the HPS District
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School District continues to have staffing shakeups. At a School Board meeting Wednesday evening, it was announced that Sherry Lynem will step down…
Former resident’s newest book focuses on poetry
By Alan Madlane Ksenia Rychtycka, is a former Hamtramck resident and a Ukrainian-American poet and author. Our readership may remember her name from a prior interview article that we…
Teachers speak out on schools superintendent
By Charles Sercombe An email apparently circulated among Hamtramck Public Schools employees ordered them to not contact Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed, who is now on a leave of absence. Ahmed announced…
For now, cooler heads prevail in city attorney matter
It’s understandable that people are upset with City Attorney James Allen. Even James Allen is upset with James Allen. There are some who say the city should fire Allen for…
City issues a warning over lead in the drinking water
By Charles Sercombe Add Hamtramck to the growing list of Michigan cities with a high lead content in the drinking water. On Wednesday, the city administration issued a press…
A worldwide treasure is just a short journey away from Hamtramck
By Alan Madlane Hamtramck residents have a real gem at their disposal, sitting there just minutes away. In this place, one can see amazing and beautiful sights from around…
Despite the pandemic hardships, Hamtramck survives
During this long pandemic period, there have been many things that have pressured and burdened residents. We know there are many suffering financially, and perhaps just now recovering. And there…
