Hamtramck election challenger passes residency requirements, paves way to become mayor

Residents in Hamtramck now have someone they can call a mayor after a Wayne County judge ruled the challenger for the 2025 Mayoral Election met the city's residency requirements. This comes after a recount that favored the challenger earlier in October after more ballots were discovered days after the election.

Hamtramck mayor to remain seated as recount results are certified, city says

In the ever chaotic landscape of Hamtramck politics, an announcement on the city's Facebook page stated that current Mayor Adam Alharbi, who initially won the 2025 Mayoral Election, will remain the sitting sworn mayor until the courts determine the outcome of the recount and when the election process is certified.

Hamtramck councilman's election crime results in community service

Hassan had been charged with forging a signature on an absentee ballot, election law forgery and false statement for an absentee ballot.

Fowling Warehouse Detroit closing at end of June

Fowling Warehouse Hamtramck is closing its doors after 12 years, with owner and founder Chris Hutt citing economy and social behavior changes.

Hamtramck kidnapping suspect headed to trial after waiving preliminary exam

A man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Hamtramck girl who was waiting for a school bus will stand trial after waiving his preliminary examination Thursday morning.

Hamtramck suspect charged with kidnapping girl from bus stop appears in court

A 48-year-old man accused of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl from a bus stop in Hamtramck earlier this month, appeared in court Thursday morning.

Muslim families in need to receive food donations for Ramadan

Members of Metro Detroit’s Muslim community are reaching out in the spirit of giving ahead of the month of Ramadan.

Missing Hamtramck woman found safe

Linda Ward was found safe a week after she was reported missing in Hamtramck.

Former Hamtramck police chief considers role working for NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Altaheri is a Muslim immigrant from Yemen and would join the history-making Mamdani administration as New York City's first Muslim and person of South Asian descent to be elected.