After over a five-month absence, councilmember finally returns
By Charles Sercombe After missing nine straight city council meetings since January, Councilmember Khalil Refai has returned. His absence was never fully explained, but his colleagues on council agreed…
Tax man cometh this summer
“Let me tell you how it will be There’s one for you, nineteen for me ‘Cause I’m the taxman Yeah, I’m the taxman” –The Beatles By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck homeowners…
Hamtramck’s newest park marks an injustice finally made right
By Charles Sercombe After a year’s delay in dedicating Hamtramck’s newest park, it finally got done last Wednesday. But then again, in the case of this park, delays and…
Deadline to register to vote is nearing
By Charles Sercombe The next election in Hamtramck is Aug. 8, and if you are not registered to vote here yet, time is ticking. Those who qualify to vote here…
Pride rally takes aim at flag issue
By Charles Sercombe Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel had some fiery words for Hamtramck’s mayor and city council. Nessel spoke at last Saturday’s rally in Zussman Park, in response to…
City’s pride flag controversy attracts attention beyond city borders
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s pride flag controversy doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon. In fact, local, national and international reaction to the city council’s unanimous vote…
Veterans Park playscape design is now final; next step: build it
By Charles Sercombe It’s a done deal. A final decision has been made on the design and what to include in the city’s newest playscape. The playscape is being…
Proposed Census change being considered
By Charles Sercombe For years, a number of Arab-Americans have complained about their limited choice when it comes to marking down their race in the U.S. Census. The government only…
Crime Watch … Police department had a busy, busy week
Update: Hamtramck Police Chief Anne Moise issued this update on the vandalism of a pride flag that had been on display at the Piast Institute office on Jos. Campau: “I…
Hamtramck becomes second city to officially recognize Eid holidays
By Charles Sercombe Recently, Hamtramck’s city council added two more holidays for city employees. Last April, the all-Muslim council designated two Eid holidays for city employees to have as…
