HPS closed two schools due to threat
Breaking news: According to Hamtramck Public School Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed, there has been an arrest made in this matter. Hamtramck Police Chief Anne Moise said a female juvenile was arrested…
City council candidates talk about their goals and objectives
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck voters had a rare chance to meet the candidates vying for three city council seats. On Sunday, Hamtramck Public TV and the public library hosted a…
City council once again changes course on public comment
By Charles Sercombe The city council has once again tinkered with its rules for public comment. A few weeks ago the council reversed a long-standing policy allowing public comment…
New parks director is named
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Parks Conservancy (HPC) has a new executive director, and he’s no stranger to the city. Thomas Habitz, Jr., of Hamtramck, became executive director in September,…
HPS boardmember to employees: ‘Nobody’s forcing you to stay here’
By Charles Sercombe At the beginning of the year, Hamtramck School Board Vice President Salah Hadwan told teachers and staff that, if they don’t like it here, they could leave.…
Mayor on Russian TV network
By Charles Sercombe Another week, another mayoral controversy. Once again, Mayor Amer Ghalib found himself on the receiving end of criticism, this time for appearing on Russian RT television,…
Meet the candidates this Sunday
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s next city election is just a few weeks away. The ballot features a race for three city council seats, three city charter changes, and another attempt…
Mayor Ghalib and former Trump official: joining political forces?
By Charles Sercombe They say that politics can make strange bedfellows. And for those unfamiliar with the phrase, it means “that political alliances in a common cause may bring…
New law has its critics
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck has a new law, aimed at protecting minorities from intimidation. But not everyone is welcoming the new law. For the past few weeks, the law…
Website calls for the firing of the HPS superintendent
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is all over social media. One website about the city focuses on the Hamtramck Public School District, and, more specifically for the most part, Superintendent Jaleelah…
