By Charles Sercombe The search for a new superintendent for Hamtramck’s public schools is down to two candidates. Dr. Youssef Mosallam and Jaleelah Ahmed made the final cut after…
“To everything (turn, turn, turn) There is a season (turn, turn, turn) And a time to every purpose …” “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…